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Event: C282: Marley vs Haggar     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024
#R1#
Bualuang takes one on the button.
Hull throws a right hand that misses
and Bualuang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hull feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bualuangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hull shoots in but Bualuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hull backing away here, and Bualuang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bualuang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Bualuang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hull trying to control the position from guard on top but Bualuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hull controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hull trying to control the position from guard on top but Bualuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hull passes Bualuang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Hull is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Hull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bualuang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hull.
Hull wants to take a breather but Bualuang is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hull is working for a submission of some sort.
Hull stalling away here and it's allowed Bualuang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Bualuang.
Hull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bualuang's guard.
Bualuang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Hull is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bualuang wants to control but Hull is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Hull wants to work for an arm triangle but Bualuang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bualuang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bualuang trying to control but Hull postures up.
Bualuang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bualuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bualuang is keeping the position for now.
Bualuang keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull has his takedown stuffed
and Bualuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bualuang leaves Hull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Bualuang tries to sprawl but Hull drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Bualuang has one foot on Hull's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anurak Bualuang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hull darts in looking for a takedown but Bualuang gets double underhooks and turns Hull into the cage.
Bualuang looks like he wants to counter punch here.#BC#
Hull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bualuang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anurak Bualuang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bualuang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hull looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
Hull stuns Bualuang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Hull scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Bualuang manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hull keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Hull manages to break the clinch.
Hull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bualuang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hull with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bualuang lands with a cross.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bualuang counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bualuang tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Hull is rocked!#T1#
Bualuang misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Hull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bualuang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hull.
Bualuang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bualuang lands a really nice looking cross but Hull seems unphased.
Bualuang scores with a jab to the head.
Bualuang throws a big shot that misses.
Hull misses with a shot to the body
and Bualuang counters with a big right hand! Oh Hull is in trouble here! Bualuang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anurak Bualuang!

 

Event: C259: Obaminator vs Nakagawa V     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1#
Hull tries for a takedown but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corassa! But no joy.
Corassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hull moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Hull gets the takedown into side control.
Corassa is looking to reverse the position.
Corassa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corassa keeps working.
Hull laying and praying for a moment but Corassa takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Hull wants to work for an arm triangle but Corassa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corassa is pressing down on Hull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Corassa pulls Hull in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Corassa is retaining full guard.
Corassa has his hands on Hull's head, controlling the position.
Hull trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
Corassa pulls Hull in close to prevent any damage.
Hull looking to pass the guard.
Corassa being controlled here, momentarily.
Hull trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Corassa is retaining full guard.
Corassa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hull thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Corassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body kick there by Corassa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hull.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD#
Hull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hull showed some decent athleticism there.
Corassa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corassa pushes Hull off looking to stand but Hull dives back in and keeps control.
Hull passes the guard and advances to mount!
Corassa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Corassa is refusing to be controlled, as Hull sits in half guard.
Corassa has his hands clasped together around Hull's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Corassa is looking to improve his position.
Corassa is refusing to be controlled, as Hull sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Hull is trying to work for a kimura but Corassa is defending well.
Hull is trying to control the action in half guard but Corassa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hull is looking for a kimura here.
Hull looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hull misses with a takedown attempt - Corassa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corassa scores with a punch to the head.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hull shoots for a takedown but Corassa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hull backing away here, and Corassa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Corassa throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Hull tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corassa defends well and Hull ends up having to push Corassa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
I was talking to Hull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Hull misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Corassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hull shoots for a takedown but Corassa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Corassa lands with a good body shot.
Corassa lands with a good body shot.
Hull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Hull shoots in looking for a takedown but Corassa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hull with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa looks to land a combination but Hull avoids it well. #T2#
Corassa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Hull's body.
Corassa misses with a body kick.
Corassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull dives in for a single leg takedown but Corassa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corassa lands a shoulder strike.
Hull jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corassa walks away with a smile on his face. Hull gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Corassa tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Hull is rocked!
Corassa connects with a body shot.
Oh Hull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Hull seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Hull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Corassa sprawls well initially but Hull persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Corassa is trying to stand up here but Hull is controlling him well.
Jamie Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corassa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hull prevents Corassa from improving his position.
Hull is keen to just control but Corassa is a slippery customer.
Corassa pushes Hull off looking to stand but Hull dives back in and keeps control.
Hull is looking to take a break and control but Corassa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corassa is just riding it out for now. Hull eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Corassa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hull is on him like a limpet, forcing Corassa back against the cage.#T4#
Hull tries to pull guard but Corassa holds him up against the cage and eventually Hull drops back down to his feet.
Corassa lands a body punch.
A short right from Corassa. #BC2#
Corassa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corassa thuds his right hand into Hull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull drops his hands momentarily and Corassa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hull walks into a left hand.
Hull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt - Corassa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Corassa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Corassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corassa counters with a nice body shot.
Hull with a poor takedown
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corassa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hull backing away here, and Corassa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corassa cracks Hull with a hook to the temple - Hull is on wobbly legs here! Corassa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hull falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Corassa wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eduardo Corassa!
Post fight, Eduardo Corassa stared into the camera and said 'Actually prepared for this guy.'.

 

Event: C255: Albatross vs Apollo IV     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
Adeoluwa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adeoluwa wants it to stay on the feet.
Hull slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hull swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Hull drives through with a takedown into Adeoluwa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Hull trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Hull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hull looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hull trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa being controlled here, momentarily.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Hull tries to pass.
Hull controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hull shoots in looking for a takedown but Adeoluwa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa feints the counter takedown.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Hull.
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hull throwing a counter right hand but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Hull's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hull.
Adeoluwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A lazy left from Adeoluwa finds it's target.
Adeoluwa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adeoluwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Adeoluwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hull manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adeoluwa won't allow Hull to sweep him here.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hull is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adeoluwa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hull controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Hull 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.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hull is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Hull with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Adeoluwa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hull defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hull misses the target.
Hull cracks a nice hook into Adeoluwa's ribs.
Hull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adeoluwa circles away.#TD#
Hull feints and as Adeoluwa raises his hands in defense, Hull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeoluwa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa is looking for a triangle but Hull pushes his legs off easily.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hull shoots in and drives through. Adeoluwa sprawls well.
Adeoluwa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adeoluwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adeoluwa tries to avoid it but Hull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adeoluwa to the ground. Adeoluwa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adeoluwa! But no joy.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Hull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adeoluwa's guard.
Adeoluwa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Hull.
Hull is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adeoluwa won't allow Hull to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle but Adeoluwa pushes his legs off easily.
Hull controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself. #T1#
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Hull.
Hull controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Adeoluwa passes into half guard.
Hull wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hull is positioning himself well to prevent Adeoluwa advancing to mount.
Hull is trying to get back to full guard.
Hull moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hull working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adeoluwa has passed into half guard! #T2#
Hull wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hull is trying to get back to full guard.
Hull trying to control from the bottom.
Hull is trying is best to control the position here.
Hull is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Hull is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hull trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up. #T3#
Hull moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hull has a closed guard, preventing Adeoluwa from standing up.
Hull is adopting a defensive guard.
Hull has a closed guard, preventing Adeoluwa from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa swings widly with a right hand
and Hull counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Hull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hull showed some decent athleticism there.
Hull looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hull is working for a kimura but Adeoluwa is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Hull wants to advance to full mount but Adeoluwa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jamie Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hull trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adeoluwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hull has managed to get both his arms back between Adeoluwa's legs - danger averted.
Hull won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hull has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Hull avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Hull was well out of range.#TD#
Hull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Hull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adeoluwa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hull trying to mount his opponent but Adeoluwa defends it.
Adeoluwa regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adeoluwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hull defends it easily.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Hull tries to pass. #T1#
Hull wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Hull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hull trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Hull looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hull content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Adeoluwa has locked up a guillotine! Adeoluwa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hull is holding on here and Adeoluwa must be using up a lot of energy. Hull has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Adeoluwa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C250: Albatross vs Apollo III     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023
#R1#
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Hull's head but Hull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by O Malley's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Malley lands the left hand.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Hull's head but Hull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley scores with a shot to the body.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Hull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from O Malley misses.
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Hull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Malley's guard.
Hull advances to half guard.
Hull trying to pass the guard but O Malley defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull is taking a breather. O Malley 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.#SUB2#
Hull 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hull is looking to advance position but O Malley won't allow it. #T1#
Hull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Malley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hull controlling the pace. #ES#
O Malley has one foot on Hull's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
O Malley lands a nice looking body shot.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Hull saw that one coming.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Hull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Hull ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hull.
Hull cracks a nice hook into O Malley's ribs.
Hull ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.#TD2#
Hull throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. O Malley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hull is in O Malley's guard.
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Malley is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hull 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.
Hull wants to pass the guard but O Malley is keeping the position.
Hull wants to control from the top but O Malley keeps moving.
Hull controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
O Malley wants to stand up but Hull is controlling him.
Hull trying to control but O Malley is working from the bottom.
Hull controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hull feints and as O Malley raises his hands in defense, Hull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hull looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hull has gone for a leg lock! O Malley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hull's guard.#REVR##T4#
O Malley wants to stand but Hull is controlling his posture from full guard.
O Malley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but O Malley is proving a slippery customer.
O Malley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hull's guard.#SU#
O Malley stands up and waves to Hull to follow him.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hull.
Hull shoots in looking for a takedown. O Malley tries to sprawl out of it but Hull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Malley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Malley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hull fails to land the takedown.
O Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hull can do to turn this around?
O Malley lands a body shot.
Hull tests O Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Malley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Hull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Hull is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
O Malley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
O Malley jabs Hull right on the nose. Hull blinks but takes it well.
O Malley throws a jab when Hull was well out of range.
O Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull. #TD2#
Hull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hull wants to take a breather but O Malley is having none of it.
Hull might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Malley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hull is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Hull is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hull seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
O Malley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hull. #SUB2#
Hull seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hull is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hull is trying to control the action in half guard but O Malley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
O Malley is trying to stand up here but Hull is controlling him well.
O Malley is staying active underneath Hull, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Malley throws out the jab.
Hull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Hull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Hull moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Hull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Malley misses with a hook. Hull ducked under it nicely.
Hull is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Malley with a body shot.
Sean O Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley throws a hook but Hull blocks it.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hull manages to avoid it.
Hull tries for a takedown but O Malley circles away easily
and O Malley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hull is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
Hull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Hull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Malley misses with a head kick. #T4#
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
Sean O Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hull scores with a nice strike.
Hull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Malley is fending him off so far but Hull persists. Nope, O Malley circles away and we're back to standing.
Hull fails to land the takedown.
O Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hull is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Malley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Malley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sean O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Malley pinned against the cage. O Malley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hull tries for a takedown but O Malley circles away easily
enabling O Malley to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
O Malley lands a big head kick that sends Hull tumbling to the mat! O Malley takes a step backwards and waves Hull back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hull is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jamie Hull has been cut.
O Malley throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hull clean off his feet! He's out cold! O Malley stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley gave a mention to Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: C244: Marciano vs Perkele     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Helix as Hull shoots in.#TD#
Hull fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Helix sprawls well initially but Hull persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hull wants to control but Helix is keeping him busy.
Hull is controlling the pace.
Helix is controlling Hull's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hull works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hull wants to control the pace but Helix is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Hull wants to finish this one by submission but Helix is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hull.
Hull wants to control the pace but Helix is squirming around nicely.
Hull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Hull moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Helix has worked his arm free - good work by Helix! #SUB#
Hull working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hull tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hull staying calm.
Hull laying and praying for a moment but Helix takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helix does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helix 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.#T3#
Hull wants to free his trapped foot but Helix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hull wants to advance to full mount but Helix doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Helix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Helix keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
Hull passes into half guard.
Hull wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hull is working away from the top position though.
Hull is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hull wants to take a breather but Helix is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helix trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helix jabs Hull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helix misses the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hull.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Helix finds it's way round the side to connect with Hull's head.
Hull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helix misses with an uppercut. Hull saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Hull dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Helix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hull somewhat.
Hull takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helix 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 nice leg kick lands there from Helix.
Helix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hulls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hull dives in for a single leg takedown but Helix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hull pulls Helix into guard. #SUB#
Hull looking for subs off his back but Helix has passed one foot through into half guard.
Helix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hull is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Jamie Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hull works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hull has his foot on Helix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helix works his way back into a safe position though.
Helix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Helix wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Helix might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hull haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Helix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helix wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving. #SUB#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helix defends it easily.
Hull is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Helix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Helix wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving. #SUB#
Helix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Helix tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
Helix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Helix postures up.
Helix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hull is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Helix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.#SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Helix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hull has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helix has managed to get both his arms back between Hull's legs - danger averted.
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Helix is in close to Hull's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle but Helix pushes his legs off easily.
Helix trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Helix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryce Helix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Helix lands a front kick.
Hull steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helix. That one must have hurt.
Helix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hull misses with a looping right.
Helix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Helix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hull was well out of range. Poor timing from Helix.
Hull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Helix lands with an overhand left.
Helix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helix but Helix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Hull with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Helix lands a glancing blow to the side of Hull's head.
Hull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helix tries to avoid it but Hull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helix to the ground. Helix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hull misses with a takedown
and Helix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hull fails with the takedown.
Bryce Helix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hull.
Helix lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hull is defended easily by Helix.
Helix tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryce Helix seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Helix slips under a jab from Hull.
Helix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick lands for Helix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hull dives in and grabs Helix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helix pushes down on Hull's head and hops out.
Helix stuffs the takedown.
Helix scores with a jab.
Hull on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Helix scores with a punch to the head.
Helix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Helix.
Hull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Helix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helix.
Helix lands a nice hook to Hull's body. Hull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Jab, jab by Helix - just one landing.
Helix with a hook.
Helix thuds his right hand into Hull's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Helix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hull. Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hull walks into a left hand.
Hull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helix lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hull has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helix.
Helix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Helix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Helix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Hull misses the target.
Hull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Helix avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Helix connects with a single shot there.
Helix lands a jab.
Hull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Helix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Helix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Helix counter with a right hand.
Hull walks into a stiff left hand from Helix.
Hull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helix swivels and escapes.
Hull shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Helix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but Helix shows good takedown defense.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Helix counters with a nice kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryce Helix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helix 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Helix!

A very excited looking Bryce Helix 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: C237: Albatross vs Corassa II     
Date:   Oct 07, 2023
#R1#
Big Mouth thows a leg kick but Hull checks it
and Hull counters with a left to the body.
Hull shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Mouth sprawls well. He's pushed Hull's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Big Mouth misses the jab.
Big Mouth feints and then cracks Hull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hull down.
Big Mouth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Big Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Big Mouth's waist but Big Mouth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hull off to one side.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt
and Big Mouth counters with a nice uppercut.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Hull tries for a takedown but Big Mouth circles away easily
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Big Mouth.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Big Mouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Big Mouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Hull manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Big Mouth on his heels. He'll look to pass Big Mouth's guard now, I'm sure.

Big Mouth pushes Hull off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Big Mouth's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hull with a poor takedown
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as Hull shoots in.
Big Mouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hull or perhaps it was just good defense by Big Mouth, which made it look bad. #T2#
Big Mouth misses with a looping right.
No luck for Hull with that takedown attempt.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Big Mouth pushes Hull off and gets back to his feet.
Big Mouth sizes up Hull with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck for Hull with that takedown attempt.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Big Mouth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Mouth with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Big Mouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hull.
A little jabbing left from Hull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hull.
Big Mouth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hull has his takedown stuffed
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand. #ROC#Hull is rocked!
Big Mouth looks to land a right hand but Hull moved out of range.
Big Mouth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Big Mouth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hull is still on wobbly legs! Can Big Mouth finish him?
Big Mouth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Big Mouth stuffs the takedown attempt from Hull. Hull gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Mouth misses the target.#T4##TD2#
Hull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hull seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth tries to roll over but Hull keeps him under control.
Hull wants to pass to mount but Big Mouth is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull slows the pace down in half guard.
Big Mouth is trying to maintain the position but Hull is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Big Mouth feints and then cracks Hull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hull down.
Hull dives in for a single leg takedown but Big Mouth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Big Mouth throws a front kick that sends Hull stumbling back into the cage.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Mouth misses the target.
Hull looks for a takedown but Big Mouth sprawls well.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big Mouth pinned against the cage. Big Mouth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big Mouth throws a quick counter head kick but Hull was just out of range.#T1#
Big Mouth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Big Mouth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hull.
It looked like Big Mouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Big Mouth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Big Mouth as Hull shoots in.
Hull is breathing heavily.
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Big Mouth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Big Mouth pounces like a tiger and cracks Hull with a vicious hook! Hull is down but not out! Big Mouth follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yasha Big Mouth!
A very excited looking Yasha Big Mouth 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: C231: Haggar vs Mumu     
Date:   Sep 17, 2023
#R1#
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot
and Hull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Hull closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrison did well to prevent Hull getting side control.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hull is looking to advance position but Morrison won't allow it.
Hull keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morrison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morrison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Morrison is in trouble now - Hull has advanced to mount!
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hull working a defensive guard here.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hull looking for a triangle here. Morrison is fighting it but it looks tight! Hull pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Morrison 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). Jamie Hull!
A very excited looking Jamie Hull 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: C219: Ji Woo vs Roy     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Hull has Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo 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.#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hull moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Hull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Hull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Apollo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hull clinches up against the cage.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hull tries to pull guard but Apollo won't allow it. #T1#
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.#BC#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Apollo throws a lazy body kick
and Hull counters with a stiff right hand.
Hull slips under a jab from Apollo.
Hull looks to clinch
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Hull's shoulder, as Hull tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hull.
A big right from Apollo misses. #T2##CL2#
Hull has Apollo up against the cage in a clinch.
Apollo lands a hook that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Hull jumps guard and drags Apollo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apollo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
Hull keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Hull working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Apollo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Apollo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hull controls Apollo momentarily but Apollo frees himself. #SUB2#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hull pulls Apollo in close to prevent any damage.
Hull is trying to keep Apollo in close. #SUB2#
Hull has his foot on Apollo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Apollo works his way back into a safe position though.
Apollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hull has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hull in his tracks.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Hull off balance momentarily.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good leg kick by Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hull clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hull drives through and clinches with Apollo against the cage.
Hull fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apollo with a jab.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throws a push kick but Hull slaps the foot to one side.
Apollo throws a hook but Hull blocks it.
Apollo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Apollo, as that shot connected. #T1#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Apollo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hull.
Hull throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Hull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hull moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
A nice side step and Hull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Hull has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
Apollo digs a right hand into Hull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hull's gas tank.
Apollo tries to work over Hull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Hull manages to pull guard.
Hull keeping full guard, as Apollo tries to pass.
Hull being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Hull is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hull pulls Apollo in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Apollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hull.#T3#
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Hull is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hull! But no joy.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Hull moves out of range.
It seemed like Hull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hull avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a leg kick but Hull saw it coming and moves away.
Hull throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Hull rushes Apollo and presses him up against the cage.
Hull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apollo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hull.#BC#
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo misses the jab.
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apollo lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Apollo. That's going to slow Hull down.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hull can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apollo tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Apollo tries to keep at a distance but Hull has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Apollo has him pressed against the cage.
Apollo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hull or not.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hull. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Hull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hull appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apollo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apollo lunges at Hull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hull's hand.
Hull walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.
Apollo cracks Hull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Apollo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hull moves into the clinch.#BC#
Apollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Apollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo throws a solid leg kick but Hull takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apollo.
Some bone on bone action there as Hull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo connects with a body shot that sends Hull's belly button to the back.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Hull is looking to clinch.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hull moves away.
Hull sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Hull moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo throws a push kick but Hull slaps the foot to one side.
Hull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Apollo.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Hull moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Hull manages to pull guard. #T3##SUB#
Apollo 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.
Hull controlling the position.
Apollo slips nicely into half guard.
Hull gets full guard.
Hull has control of Apollo's left arm, preventing Apollo from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Apollo 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.
Hull working a defensive guard here.
Apollo content to stall in guard here.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Jamie Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!

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

 

Event: C216: Kersikov vs Rivera     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1#
Hull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hull doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Hull backs away, Albatross returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hull tries to clinch up
letting Albatross counter with a right hand. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch but Albatross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albatross with the inside leg kick.
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albatross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albatross appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Albatross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hull.
Hull moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Albatross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Albatross is looking to counter punch.
Hull darts in trying to clinch
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Albatross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Albatross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hull tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
Hull tries to clinch up.
Albatross misses with a low kick. #T3#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Albatross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Albatross counters with an inside leg kick. #T4##KD#
Albatross sends Hull crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Albatross is motioning to the referee to let Hull up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hull is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jamie Hull has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Albatross knocks out Hull with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Albatross before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Albatross picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
Johnny Albatross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C213: Nakagawa vs Kahn II     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christ, as that shot connected.
A jab from Christ misses.
Hull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
A jab from Christ misses.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Hull gets a clinch. #BC#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ lands with a kick to the temple. Hull shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hull blocks a leg kick.
Hull looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Hull darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.#T1#
Christ misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Hull has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Christ uses from the top position.
Christ wanted to stand there but Hull had control of the position. #SUB2#
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christ is looking to stand up but Hull won't let him. #SUB2#
Christ is posturing up here but Hull has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Christ tries to roll out but it's too tight and Christ has to tap! Slick submission there by Hull!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Hull!
An out of breath Jamie Hull thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C206: Kersikov vs Blank     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023
#R1#
Hull is looking to clinch but Six Nine is avoiding it.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Six Nine misses with a looping left.
Hull throws out a counter right but Six Nine avoids it with no problem.
Hull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Hull rushes Six Nine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Six Nine 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.
Six Nine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
Six Nine throws a head punch that misses.
Hull jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Six Nine walks away with a smile on his face. Hull gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hull tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range. #CL2#
Hull closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine tries to throw a body punch but Hull avoids it by throwing Six Nine back against the cage.
Six Nine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Six Nine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Six Nine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hull jumps guard but Six Nine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.#TD2#
Hull decides to pull guard.
Six Nine sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Six Nine is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six Nine defends it easily.
Six Nine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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.#SUB2#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Six Nine is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hull throws his legs up looking for a submission but Six Nine uses it to pass to side control.
Hull tries to buck Six Nine off but Six Nine is having none of it.
Six Nine slows the pace down. #T3#
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hull being controlled for a moment.
Hull tries to bench press Six Nine off him but Six Nine keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Six Nine throws a wild body kick that Hull sees coming a mile off.
Six Nine works Hull's body with a nice hook.
Six Nine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Six Nine throws a looping overhand right but Hull ducks down to avoid it.
Six Nine throws a big shot that misses.
Six Nine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hull.
Hull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Six Nine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Six Nine swings for the body but Hull moves out of range.
It seemed like Hull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hull avoids the head kick by Six Nine .
Hull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
Hull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Six Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hull on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Hull forces Six Nine back against the cage and clinches.
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hull jumps guard but Six Nine stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Hull jumps into guard, dragging Six Nine to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six Nine defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Six Nine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Six Nine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Six Nine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hull is tightening it up a little... Six Nine has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Six Nine reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Six Nine taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hull!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jamie Hull!
Jamie Hull decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C195: Kersikov vs Okongwu     
Date:   May 28, 2023
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Helix.
Helix is looking to score with low kicks.
No joy there for Helix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hull darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Helix misses with a hook
and Hull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hull closes the distance and clinches.
Helix swings wildly with an uppercut but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Hull has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Helix uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Hull working for a triangle but Helix defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hull has his foot on Helix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Helix works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Helix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Helix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Helix defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hull on the ground.#SUB2#
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Helix defends easily. #SUB2#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helix defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Helix has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hull to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Helix is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hull pulls down on the head and he's put Helix to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamie Hull!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamie Hull thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong     
Date:   May 07, 2023
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from UnEqual. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Hull gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hull jumps into guard, dragging UnEqual to the mat. #SUB2#
UnEqual avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. UnEqual doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. UnEqual manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
UnEqual lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
UnEqual looking to improve position, pressing down on Hull's thigh with his hand. Hull seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is UnEqual paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! UnEqual's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hull picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamie Hull!
Jamie Hull thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gagong UnEqual spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: C181: Bonaparte vs Haggar     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Case throws a series of punches but Hull avoids them all with ease.
Hull is looking to counter punch.
Hull tries to clinch there but Case circles away.
Hull tries to clinch up
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Case throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case misses with a lunging right hand
and Hull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Case lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hull's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Case.#T1##CL#
Hull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Case, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Case breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hull.
Hull closes the distance but Case moves to the side
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Hull wants to clinch.
Case swats away the attempt to clinch by Hull.#T2##CL#
Hull has closed the distance and engaged Case in a clinch. #TD#
Hull gets control of Case's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hull has his foot on Case's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Case works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Case gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hull can't keep his opponent in guard - Case advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Case. #T3#
Case looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Case is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hull gets full guard.
Case lands a couple of digs.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Hull keeping full guard, as Case tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Case wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving. #SUB#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Case working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Case doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hull is tightening it up a little... Case has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Case reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Case taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hull!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jamie Hull!
Jamie Hull seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Hull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hull blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Hull tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hull counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hull staying out of range there.
Hull has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.#CL#
Hull drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Hull jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Hull gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hull ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Hull counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a hook
enabling Hull to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hull misses its target.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
letting Hull counter with a right hand.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hull has managed to clinch. #TD#
Hull ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hull no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hull has wrist control.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hull trying to control the position.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson works over Hull with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Hull blocks nicely.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Hull working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.#T3#
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hull pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Hull working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hull has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson cracks Hull with a solid left hand.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Hull's brow. #SUB#
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily. #T4#
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hull trying to control the position here.
Hull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hull working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Hull wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hull tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Hull moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Hull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hull stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hull counters with a stiff right hand.
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looks like Hull has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hull moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hull to counter with a crisp jab.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a hook. Hull ducked under it nicely.
Hull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hull tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Hull closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Hull ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hull no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hull trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hull is trying to keep Jackson in close. #T3##SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hull is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hull is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson working Hull over with strikes. #ROC2#Hull is rocked!
Jackson is nestled in close to Hull, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Hull is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hull tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Hull has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Hull defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hull! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jackson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
Nick Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C165: Cranio vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Kvinchal thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hull there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kvinchal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kvinchal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hull thinking. #TD2#
Kvinchal gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kvinchal landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Kvinchal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Hull struggling a bit here.
Hull is looking for a sweep.
Kvinchal misses with the ground and pound.
Kvinchal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hull keeps working.
Hull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hull is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hull pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kvinchal wants to hold on but Hull pushes him away.
Hull trying to control but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Hull controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Hull working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kvinchal can't escape the position. #SUB#
Hull looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kvinchal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hull trying to control but Kvinchal is having none of it.
Kvinchal is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Hull jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kvinchal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kvinchal and Hull has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kvinchal struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kvinchal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hull is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kvinchal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hull working away.#SUB#
Hull tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hull has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kvinchal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hull's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Hull is looking for submissions but instead, Kvinchal has regained full guard.
Hull trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hull looking to pass the guard.
Hull wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Hull is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kvinchal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Kvinchal has his foot on Hull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hull works his way back into a safe position though.
Kvinchal keeping full guard, as Hull tries to pass.
Kvinchal keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Kvinchal.
Hull wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Hull postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kastav Kvinchal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kvinchal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Kvinchal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kvinchal showed some decent athleticism there.
Hull wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull is refusing to be controlled, as Kvinchal sits in half guard.
Kvinchal wants to free his trapped foot but Hull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hull is looking for a sweep. Kvinchal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvinchal is pressing down on Hull's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hull is holding on for now. #T1#
Hull trying to control here.
Hull regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kvinchal works over Hull with some ground and pound from guard.
Hull working a defensive guard here.
Kvinchal lands a couple of elbows.
Kvinchal trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvinchal defends it easily.
Kvinchal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hull has control of Kvinchal's left arm, preventing Kvinchal from doing any damage. #SUB#
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Kvinchal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvinchal wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Kastav Kvinchal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvinchal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hull working for a triangle but Kvinchal defends it easily. #SUB#
Hull looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kvinchal passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hull works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvinchal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Kvinchal defends easily.
Kvinchal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvinchal passes into half guard.
Kvinchal passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Hull wants to hold on but Kvinchal pushes him away.
Hull avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kvinchal.
Kvinchal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hull avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kvinchal.
Kvinchal with a couple of short strikes.
Hull tries to reverse the position but Kvinchal maintains control.
Kvinchal avoids the attempt from Hull to control.
Hull is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Kvinchal has hold of Hull's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hull manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kvinchal controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kvinchal avoids the attempt from Hull to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kastav Kvinchal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hull walks into a left hand.
Hull slips a jab and a cross from Kvinchal. #CL#
Hull moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kvinchal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kastav Kvinchal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull moves in looking to clinch but Kvinchal pushes him off.
Kvinchal keeps the fight on the outside.
Kvinchal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hull defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kvinchal. Hull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kvinchal keeps the fight on the outside.
Hull doesn't manage to clinch there - Kvinchal circles away.
Kvinchal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hull moves away from the strike by Kvinchal. #TD2#
Kvinchal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hull manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Hull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvinchal defends well.#SUB#
Hull looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kvinchal has picked Hull up and slammed him! Hull can't keep hold of the triangle and Kvinchal manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Kvinchal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hull, who protects the arm well.
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kvinchal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hull is looking to regain half guard here but Kvinchal keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Hull being controlled for a moment.
Hull managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kvinchal.
Hull is looking to regain half guard here but Kvinchal keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvinchal working away.
Kvinchal trying to control the action but Hull is working from the bottom.
Hull sneaks back into half guard.
Hull is doing well to control the position and prevent Kvinchal from advancing to side control.#T3#
Kvinchal trying to mount his opponent but Hull defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hull manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kvinchal advances position into side control!
An elbow from Kvinchal crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hull looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kvinchal gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hull is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kvinchal lets go of the hold and Hull can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kastav Kvinchal!
Kastav Kvinchal thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: BB 88 - McWrestler vs Marciano     
Date:   Dec 17, 2022
#R1#
Hull has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Jamie Hull has been cut.
Hull avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that Hull semi-blocks. #ROC2#Hull is rocked!
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hull clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Hull jumps guard. #SUB#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hull seems keen to control Frost's posture.#SUB2#
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hull throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frost escapes and throws Hull's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Hull trying his best to control but Frost has mounted him.
Hull wants to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Hull's coaches at CHECMATE PRIME MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Frost can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hull is looking to escape.
Hull sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Frost is thwarting Hull's attempts to control the position.
Frost tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hull controls his leg.
Frost tries to pass to full mount but Hull defends it. #SUB#
Hull actively working from the bottom here.
Frost is pressing down on Hull's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hull is holding on for now. #T2#
Hull moves into full guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hull controlling Frost's posture.
Frost wants to stand but Hull has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Frost would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frost being controlled here momentarily.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Frost wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Hull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hull has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Hull's legs - danger averted.
Frost works over Hull with some ground and pound from guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Hull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hull looking for subs off his back but Frost has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Hull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Jamie Hull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Hull's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Frost throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hull avoids a kick to the body.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Hull closes the distance and clinches.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Hull tries to pull guard but Frost forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Hull pulls guard successfully.
Frost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving. #SUB#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
Frost would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Hull controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself. #SUB#
Hull isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frost stacks Hull 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 Frost!
Hull manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frost's best efforts.
Frost is thwarting Hull's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hull gets full guard.#SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Frost wants to pass the guard but Hull is keeping the position.
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamie Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frost trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom.
Hull is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
Frost trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Hull looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Frost is defending well. Hull quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Frost has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hull celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Hull!
Jamie Hull decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Robert Frost spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time...'.

 

Event: BB 81 - Tavares vs Roos     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
Hull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
Hull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hull shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Six Nine napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Hull wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Six Nine , who protects the arm well.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six Nine prevents Hull from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hull is trying to get an arm triangle but Six Nine is defending well. #SUB2#
Hull is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Six Nine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Hull working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Six Nine wants to control but Hull postures up.#SUB2#
Hull is trying to get an arm triangle but Six Nine is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Six Nine is looking for a sweep.
Six Nine 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.#SUB2#
Hull working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Six Nine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hull tries to advance to mount but Six Nine denies him. #SUB2#
Hull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Six Nine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hull but great work by Six Nine .
You can see the frustration on Hull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Hull is looking to reverse the position.
Hull has one of Six Nine 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Six Nine is looking to take a break and control but Hull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hull being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Six Nine is looking to take a break and control but Hull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Six Nine decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull has a takedown stuffed.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but Six Nine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hull was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
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 Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Six Nine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull shoots in for a double leg but Six Nine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hull checks the leg kick nicely there.
Six Nine throws a lazy right hand but Hull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Hull tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt
and Six Nine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hull closes the distance and clinches up with Six Nine , looking for a takedown. Hull pushes Six Nine against the cage but Six Nine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Hull tries to clinch but Six Nine moves out of range. #CL2#
Hull drives through and clinches with Six Nine against the cage.
Six Nine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jamie Hull has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Hull ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hull no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Six Nine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Six Nine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hull working for a triangle but Six Nine defends it easily.
Six Nine content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Six Nine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Six Nine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Six Nine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hull can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hull throws his legs up looking for a submission but Six Nine uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Six Nine wants to control but Hull is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Six Nine 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Six Nine is thwarting Hull's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hull wants to control but Six Nine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jamie Hull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hull might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Six Nine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hull tries to roll over but Six Nine keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Hull actively working from the bottom here.
Hull is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Hull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hull tries to roll over but Six Nine keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hull looking for submissions off his back.
Six Nine controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Six Nine but Six Nine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Six Nine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hull dives in and grabs Six Nine 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Six Nine pushes down on Hull's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hull has Six Nine up against the cage in a clinch.
Hull jumps guard but Six Nine stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull jumps guard but Six Nine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Six Nine lands a damaging elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Six Nine smiles and moves away.
Hull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Six Nine circles away.#CL2#
Hull clinches up with Six Nine and pushes him back against the cage.
Hull jumps guard but Six Nine stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Hull pulls Six Nine into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tekashi Six Nine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Hull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Six Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hull tries to clinch but Six Nine is having none of it.
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Six Nine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Six Nine .
Hull is looking to clinch but Six Nine is avoiding it.
Hull tries to clinch but Six Nine is having none of it.
Hull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Six Nine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hull wants to clinch up but Six Nine keeps it at a distance.
Hull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Six Nine . Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull wants to clinch up but Six Nine keeps it at a distance.
Six Nine misses with a hook. Hull ducked under it nicely.
Six Nine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hull's hands.
Six Nine throws a hook but Hull avoids it easily.
Hull looks for a takedown but Six Nine sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Six Nine gets tackled into the cage by Hull. Hull maintains the clinch.
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hull blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Hull drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six Nine defends it easily.
Hull being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Six Nine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Six Nine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Hull working for a triangle but Six Nine defends it easily.
Six Nine is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Six Nine is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six Nine defends it easily.
Hull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Six Nine is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Hull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hull moves in looking to clinch but Six Nine pushes him off.
Tekashi Six Nine is winning the standup battle so far.
Hull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Six Nine but Six Nine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tekashi Six Nine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Six Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #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.
Hull tries to clinch up.
Hull blocks a jab.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch but Six Nine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull tries to clinch but Six Nine is having none of it.
Hull wants to clinch.
Hull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Six Nine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch but Six Nine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !

During a confident post fight interview, Tekashi Six Nine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
UnEqual tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
UnEqual gets caught napping as Hull dives in and scores a takedown. UnEqual manages to retain guard.
Hull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. UnEqual swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
UnEqual throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hull escapes and throws UnEqual's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Hull thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
UnEqual is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hull is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. UnEqual knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hull looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
UnEqual tries to bench press Hull off him but Hull keeps the position. #T1#
UnEqual is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, UnEqual has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hull tries for a kimura but UnEqual is defending well. #SUB#
Hull tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hull has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
UnEqual manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hull is looking to control UnEqual's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hull avoid being mounted?#T2#
Hull's coaches at CHECMATE PRIME MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Hull actively working from the bottom here.
UnEqual is looking to advance position but Hull won't allow it.
Hull is looking for a sweep. UnEqual is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
UnEqual is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hull is looking to improve his position.
Hull is staying active underneath UnEqual, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that UnEqual has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
UnEqual thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hull's head.
UnEqual not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
UnEqual is trying to control the action in half guard but Hull is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Hull is defending well.
Hull wants to get back to full guard.
Hull preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
UnEqual controlling the pace.
UnEqual trying to control the action but Hull is working from the bottom.
UnEqual missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
UnEqual trying to control the action but Hull is working from the bottom.
Hull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. UnEqual is working away from the top position though.
UnEqual with the ground and pound but Hull uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. UnEqual is aware though and is defending well.
UnEqual must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hull is pulling down on UnEqual's head. It's preventing any offense from UnEqual, at least for the moment.
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
UnEqual trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom.
UnEqual looking to sit in guard and control but Hull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hull forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
UnEqual is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hull pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so UnEqual is just riding it out for now. Hull eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Hull dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Hull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hull gets control of UnEqual's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
UnEqual trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hull trying to control the position.
UnEqual stays in close to Hull's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hull keeping moving, preventing UnEqual from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hull can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as UnEqual controls the pace.
UnEqual trying to control but Hull is working from the bottom.
UnEqual with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hull is pulling down on UnEqual's head. It's preventing any offense from UnEqual, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but UnEqual can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
UnEqual trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. UnEqual is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
UnEqual controls from within his opponent's guard.
UnEqual looking to sit in guard and control but Hull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hull might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hull thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hull is working to tighten his grip on UnEqual's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. UnEqual has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hull is really squeezing tight and eventually UnEqual passes out! Hull breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamie Hull!
A very excited looking Jamie Hull 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.
Gagong UnEqual was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: BB 65 - Hawk vs Man 2     
Date:   Aug 09, 2022
#R1#
Hull takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
Hull takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Frost has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hull jumps guard. #SUB2#
Hull is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Frost frees his head nicely. Oh but Hull has switched to an armbar! Frost is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jamie Hull!
An out of breath Jamie Hull thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Robert Frost was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.

 

Event: BB 58 - White vs Tavares     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Hull closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baikonurov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Baikonurov is retaining full guard.
Hull keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Baikonurov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hull is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baikonurov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hull swings around for an armbar but Baikonurov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hull's guard.#SUB2#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baikonurov is stalling in the full guard.
Baikonurov wants to stand but Hull has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB2#
Baikonurov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hull has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baikonurov has managed to get both his arms back between Hull's legs - danger averted.
Baikonurov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baikonurov defends well.
Hull is trying to keep Baikonurov in close.
Baikonurov content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Baikonurov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baikonurov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hull is controlling Baikonurov's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Baikonurov misses.
Hull shoots in but no luck this time.
Hull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baikonurov.
Baikonurov looks to land a right hand but Hull moved out of range.
Hull has a takedown stuffed.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Hull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baikonurov sprawls well. Baikonurov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hull gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baikonurov missing with a left hand there. Hull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but Baikonurov shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosmodrom Baikonurov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Hull gets a takedown into half guard.

Baikonurov kicks Hull off and gets back to his feet.
Hull closes the distance and clinches up with Baikonurov, looking for a takedown. Hull pushes Baikonurov against the cage but Baikonurov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baikonurov misses with a straight right.
Hull tries for a takedown but Baikonurov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baikonurov takes a swing at Hull's ribcage but misses.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Baikonurov stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Baikonurov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hull is looking to clinch but Baikonurov is avoiding it.
Baikonurov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baikonurov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hull somewhat.#T1#
Hull moves in looking to clinch but Baikonurov pushes him off.
Hull tries to clinch but Baikonurov is having none of it. #TD2#
Hull shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baikonurov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baikonurov trying to control the position here.
Baikonurov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Hull thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hull postures up.
Hull looking to pass the guard.
Baikonurov pulls Hull in to control the position. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hull looking to pass the guard.
Hull sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baikonurov's guard. #SUB2#
Hull 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.
Baikonurov tries to get to full guard but Hull has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Hull is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hull is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Hull seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Baikonurov has recovered full guard.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Baikonurov is retaining full guard.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Baikonurov.
Hull looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Baikonurov.
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baikonurov is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baikonurov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hull tries to clinch there but Baikonurov circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Baikonurov as Hull shoots in.
Hull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baikonurov counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hull avoids the body shot from Baikonurov.
Hull is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baikonurov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baikonurov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hull moves out of range of the body kick from Baikonurov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kosmodrom Baikonurov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jamie Hull has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hull goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baikonurov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hull's guard! Nice work there by Baikonurov! #SUB2#
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baikonurov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baikonurov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baikonurov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baikonurov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baikonurov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baikonurov trying to pass the guard but Hull defending well.
Well, if Baikonurov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Baikonurov trying to pass the guard but Hull defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baikonurov in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Hull looking for a kimura from the bottom but Baikonurov passes into side control!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Hull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Baikonurov decides to stand back up. Baikonurov steps back and let's Hull get back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baikonurov.
Baikonurov tests Hull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Hull checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but Baikonurov shows good takedown defense.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hull shoots in but no luck this time.
Baikonurov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hull.
Hull shoots in but Baikonurov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Baikonurov misses its target.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Baikonurov scores with a body shot.
Baikonurov misses with a body shot.
Baikonurov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hull on the side of the head.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baikonurov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kosmodrom Baikonurov is winning the standup battle so far.
Baikonurov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hull on the side of the head.
Hull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hull slips a jab and a cross from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baikonurov jabs Hull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baikonurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hull can do to turn this around?
Baikonurov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hull walks into a stiff left hand from Baikonurov.#CL2#
Hull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baikonurov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hull tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baikonurov smiles and moves away.
Hull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Baikonurov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baikonurov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hull's head.#T4#
Baikonurov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hull's head.
Hull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baikonurov as he avoids it easily.
Baikonurov throws a body punch but Hull moves out of range.
Hull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baikonurov swivels and escapes.
Baikonurov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hull tries to move into range but Baikonurov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baikonurov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baikonurov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baikonurov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baikonurov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baikonurov stuffs the takedown.
Baikonurov misses with an uppercut.
Hull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baikonurov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hull somewhat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Kosmodrom Baikonurov!

Kosmodrom Baikonurov wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Kosmodrom Baikonurov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1##CL#
Hull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Hull manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hull working a defensive guard but Williams passes into half guard.
Hull keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Hull is defending the position.
Hull is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Hull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hull wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Williams trying to pass the guard but Hull defending well.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams controlling the pace.
Hull is trying to control but can't.
Hull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hull manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Hull is trying to keep Williams in close. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams working away.
Hull tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams trying to control the position but Hull is working away. #T3#
Hull is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Hull is not content to let Williams control the position.
Hull tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams staying calm.
Hull is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee asks Williams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Williams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hull is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hull tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Hull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams 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.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Hull clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hull pulls Williams into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spencer Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Hull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hull showed some decent athleticism there.
Hull is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Hull.
Williams 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.
Williams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Williams is looking for a sweep. Hull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hull seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hull 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.
Hull performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams won't allow Hull to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hull.
Hull is looking to pass Williams's guard but actually Williams recovers to full guard.
Williams pulls Hull in close to his closed guard and prevents Hull from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hull trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hull pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hull showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hull manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hull working a defensive guard but Williams manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
Williams in the domination position with Hull hanging on.
Williams working away.
Hull is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams is looking to advance position but Hull won't allow it.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hull keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hull tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Hull dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hull pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Hull 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.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Hull controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hull is trying to improve his position.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Hull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Williams working away.
Hull is looking for a sweep.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows.
Hull tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Williams easily slips into full mount!
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hull prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T3#
Hull is trying desperately to improve position.
Hull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hull is looking to get to half guard.
Hull wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Hull is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hull is looking to escape.
Spencer Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hull tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams prevents Hull from getting the reversal.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Hull wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hull is looking to escape.
Hull is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Spencer Williams!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Spencer Williams!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Spencer Williams!

Spencer Williams wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Spencer Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BB 47 - Garbowa vs Escobar     
Date:   May 10, 2022
#R1#
Hull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Hull moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hull wants to clinch
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Maldini. No joy for Hull on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hull.
Hull misses with a takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maldini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hull's head backwards.
Maldini misses with a series of wild punches.
Hull tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Hull's shoulder, as Hull tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini lands with a hook. Hull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt - Maldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hull slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hull is defended easily by Maldini.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hull.
Maldini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hull avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Maldini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hull shoots in and drives through. Maldini sprawls well.
Hull darts in looking for a takedown but Maldini gets double underhooks and turns Hull into the cage.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hull takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hull tries to pull guard but Maldini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Hull pulls Maldini into guard. #SUB#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maldini defends it easily.
Hull might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maldini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SU2#
Maldini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hull, up you get!
Hull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Maldini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hull tries to clinch up
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hull slips a straight right by Maldini.
Hull is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maldini.
Hull shoots in for a double leg but Maldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Hull closes the distance and clinches.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maldini swings wildly with an uppercut but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hull prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Maldini tries to break the clinch but Hull is controlling the position.
I was talking to Hull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hull tries to pull guard but Maldini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maldini throws a head punch that misses.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Maldini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hull blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Hull pulls guard successfully.
Hull is trying to keep Maldini in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Maldini decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hull tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maldini circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini throws a hook but Hull blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hull changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maldini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hull prevents Maldini from escaping the position.#SUB#
Hull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maldini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hull but great work by Maldini.
Paulo Maldini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hull tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Hull but he's now mounted!
Maldini is looking to stand but Hull has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hull can't escape the position.
Hull has given up his back here.
Hull trying to control the hands but Maldini won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Hull's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1#
Maldini not allowing Hull to control his hands.
Hull is really stuck here.
Maldini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hull trying to control the action but Maldini just sinks the hooks in.
Maldini has the hooks in. Hull is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hull staying busy and making it hard for Maldini to control.
Hull is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maldini can't escape the position, to get back to his feet. #T2#
Maldini keeps control of the position as Hull tries to break free.
Hull trying to control the hands but Maldini breaks the grip. #SU2#
Maldini decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hull.
Hull tries to clinch up
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hull fails to land the takedown.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hull with a body shot.
Hull wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hull has managed to clinch.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Hull tries to pull guard but Maldini won't allow it. #TD#
Hull manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maldini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Maldini is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Maldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB#
Hull has an active guard here but Maldini has managed to pass into half guard. #SU2#
Maldini stands up and beckons Hull to join him on the feet.
Hull moves forwards but Maldini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hull tries to clinch up.#TD#
Hull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maldini's guard.

Maldini manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hull jumps guard but Maldini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hull prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Hull darts in trying to clinch
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hull misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hull manages to avoid it.
Hull closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maldini sprawls well. Maldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hull gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hull doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini scores with a nice strike.
Hull tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldini defends well and Hull ends up having to push Maldini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hull has him pressed against the cage.
Hull fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini 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.
Hull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini throws a hook but Hull avoids it easily.#T2#
Maldini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maldini to the mat! Maldini manages to get full guard.
Hull wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Hull prevents Maldini from getting back to his feet.
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maldini wants to stand but Hull is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hull drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maldini dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Maldini trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hull's guard.#T3##SUB#
Hull working for submissions but it's allowed Maldini to get to half guard.
Hull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maldini is working away from the top position though.
Hull tries to get to full guard but Maldini has control of the leg. #SU2#
Maldini stands up from half guard.
Hull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Maldini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maldini.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hull is defended easily by Maldini.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hull was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Hull is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maldini.
Maldini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Hull.
Nice takedown defense from Maldini. No joy for Hull on that attempt.
Hull with a poor takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hull shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamie Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hull misses with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maldini 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 Aken scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!

Paulo Maldini wins by unanimous decision!

A pretty intense looking Paulo Maldini took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: BB 40 - Obaminator vs Garbowa     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Fritz throws a series of punches but Hull avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hull.
Hull is looking to take a break and control but Fritz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fritz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hull happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz prevents Hull from improving position. #T1#
Fritz wants to control but Hull postures up.
Fritz looking for a sweep but Hull has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fritz holds on for dear life.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fritz working to try and regain half guard.
Fritz wants to control but Hull is having none of it.
Fritz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fritz wants to control but Hull is having none of it.#T3#
Fritz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hull trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fritz gets back to half guard.
Fritz is refusing to be controlled, as Hull sits in half guard.
Fritz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hull is just content to waste time from the top position. Fritz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #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.
Hull being controlled here momentarily.
Fritz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hull closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fritz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull tries to clinch but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hull needs to keep his hands up - Fritz had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Hull dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fritz throws a body kick that misses.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fritz pinned against the cage. Fritz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Fritz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hull looks to clinch
letting Fritz counter with a right hand.
Hull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fritz swivels and escapes.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fritz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fritz dips to his left and cracks Hull with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Hull has closed the distance and engaged Fritz in a clinch.
Fritz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hull. #BC2#
Fritz manages to break the clinch.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Fritz counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hull wants to clinch up but Fritz keeps it at a distance.
Fritz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hull has his takedown stuffed
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand.
Hull shoots and misses
and Fritz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fritz catches Hull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Hull is rocked!
Hull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fritz pinned against the cage. Fritz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oh Hull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fritz sprawls well. Fritz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hull gets slowly back to his feet.
Hull seems to have got his legs back now.
Hull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but Fritz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Fritz throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hull counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fritz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fritz keeping hold of Hull's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fritz defends it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fritz wants to control but Hull is keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
Hull is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hull is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fritz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fritz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fritz is looking for a sweep. Hull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hull is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hull wants to control but Fritz is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fritz throws a head kick but Hull moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fritz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fritz circles away.
Hull with a poor takedown
and Fritz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fritz but Fritz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Fritz misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull closes the distance but Fritz moves to the side
and Fritz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fritz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hull shoots in for a takedown but Fritz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt
and Fritz counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fritz pinned against the cage. Fritz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fritz misses with a low kick.
Fritz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fritz throws a head kick that misses.
Hull shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fritz but Fritz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fritz misses with a hook.
As Fritz tries to get set, Hull tries to push him back and clinch up but Fritz manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Hull darts in and clinches Fritz up against the cage.#BC2#
Fritz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew Fritz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Hull.
Fritz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hull. #T2#
Hull fails with the takedown.
Fritz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A cross from Fritz lands.
Hull wants to clinch.
Hull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hull shoots and misses
and Fritz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Fritz. No joy for Hull on that attempt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fritz enables Hull to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fritz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hull is fighting to break Fritz's control of his arms but Fritz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Fritz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hull controls the pace.
Fritz seems keen to control Hull's posture.
Hull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matthew Fritz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hull trying to control but Fritz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Fritz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hull to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fritz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hull is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hull postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Fritz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fritz 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Matthew Fritz!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Matthew Fritz!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Matthew Fritz!

Matthew Fritz wins by unanimous decision!

Matthew Fritz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: BB 22 - Big Daddy vs Hoost     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1##TD#
Kakashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kakashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kakashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hull defends it easily.
Hull postures up.
Hull looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kakashi trying to keep a closed guard but Hull is proving a slippery customer.
Hull content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kakashi is looking for a triangle here but Hull uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kakashi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hull controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kakashi is squirming around, avoiding Hull's attempts to control the action.
Kakashi tries to control the position but Hull now has his back. #SUB#
Hull is persistently looking for the submission but Kakashi is defending it well.
Hull has the hooks in. Kakashi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kakashi trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Hull is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kakashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Hull looking for the choke from the back.
Hull wants to control but Kakashi is keeping busy.
Kakashi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kakashi tries to roll but Hull sticks to his back. #SUB#
Kakashi fending off the submission attempt from Hull. #T4##SUB#
Kakashi is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Hull has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kakashi is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Hull!
A relieved looking Jamie Hull thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: BB 12 - Bleak vs Mayhem     
Date:   Nov 27, 2021
#R1#
Hull shoots in but Chow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Hull scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Hull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chow has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Chow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hull is trying to get an arm triangle but Chow is defending well.
Chow tries to buck Hull off but Hull is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Hull thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chow tries to bench press Hull off him but Hull keeps the position.
Hull trying to control the position but Chow is working away. #SUB#
Hull thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chow tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Chow wants to control but Hull is having none of it.#T2#
You get the feeling that Chow really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hull controlling from mount. #SUB#
Chow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hull.
Hull tries to control but Chow wriggling away.
Chow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Hull working for a submission but Chow is keeping him at bay. #T3##SUB#
Hull working for a guillotine from mount but Chow is in no mood to give up.
Hull trying to control but Chow is having none of it.
Chow is looking to improve his position but Hull isn't that keen on the idea.
Hull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chow wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hull avoids the attempt from Chow to control.
Chow is working to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Hull goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chow turns into him and now he's in Hull's guard. #SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hull seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chow wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Hull dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
Hull keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chow's waist but Chow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hull off to one side.
Hull fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Chow.
Hull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chow can do to turn this around?#CL#
Hull rushes Chow and presses him up against the cage.
Chow has had enough of the clinch but Hull keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Hull pulls guard.
Chow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hull pulls Chow in close to his closed guard and prevents Chow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chow wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Chow is in close to Hull's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hull working a defensive guard here.
Hull has control of Chow's left arm, preventing Chow from doing any damage.
Hull controls Chow momentarily but Chow frees himself.
Chow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hull looking for a guillotine here but Chow defends easily.
Chow postures up. #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.
Chow wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving. #SUB#
Hull working for submissions but it's allowed Chow to get to half guard.
Chow throwing shots but Hull is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Chow wants to work for an arm triangle but Hull is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Chow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chow is working for a submission of some sort.
Chow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hull wants to control but Chow is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Chow.
Chow swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Hull clinches with his opponent.
Chow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hull jumps guard but Chow stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hull to keep the fight standing.
Hull tries to pull guard but Chow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chow to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Hull pulls Chow into guard.
Chow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hull throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chow uses it to pass to side control.
Hull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Chow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chow gets caught napping as Hull dives in and scores a takedown. Chow manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Chow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hull passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Hull wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chow, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull looking to control but instead Chow has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Chow lands with a few short shots to the body.
Chow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Chow wants to get back to full guard.
Chow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hull not doing much here.
Chow is staying active underneath Hull, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hull is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chow is looking for a sweep. Hull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chow throws some strikes from the bottom but Hull isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Chow is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Hull!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamie Hull!

 

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 1     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021





169 cm
22 yrs
138 lbs



170 cm
23 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jamie Hull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Hull moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Hull pulls guard effortlessly.
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hull looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saldini has picked Hull up and slammed him! Hull can't keep hold of the triangle and Saldini manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (0) vs (3) Saldini#T1#
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hull is looking for a sweep.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hull (0) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Hull looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hull (0) vs (8) Saldini#SUB2#
Hull showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saldini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Hull right now. #T3#
Saldini trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Hull right now.
Saldini trying to control.
Hull is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hull defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saldini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
Hull is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Saldini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hull knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hull for a finish. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Hull right now. #T5#
Will Saldini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Hull's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hull breaks Saldini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (2) vs (8) Saldini
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini trying to control the position.
Hull looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Hull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saldini manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Hull has gone for a leg lock! Saldini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hull's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (2) vs (10) Saldini
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Saldini is continuing to stall.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle here but Saldini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (2) vs (13) Saldini#SUB2#
Saldini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hull, who protects the arm well.
Hull is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saldini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Hull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Hull gets back to full guard.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hull throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saldini uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (2) vs (16) Saldini
Hull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (4) vs (16) Saldini
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hull is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10#
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Hull passes into half guard.
Hull trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well. #SUB#
Hull 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. #SUB#
Hull is working for an americana but Saldini has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hull was thinking about the submission.#T11#
Saldini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (4) vs (18) Saldini#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back.
Saldini is looking to stall here but Hull recovers full guard. #T12#
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (4) vs (21) Saldini
Saldini controls the position.
Hull is looking to regain half guard here but Saldini keeps moving and retains side control.
Saldini wants to control but Hull is keeping him busy.
Saldini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.#T13##SUB2#
Hull wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Saldini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hull's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hull is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Saldini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Angelo Saldini!

 

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021





169 cm
22 yrs
138 lbs



165 cm
38 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jamie Hull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Matonen rushes Hull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matonen fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Matonen pulls guard effortlessly.
Hull trying to control the position from guard on top but Matonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matonen controlling the position.
Hull wants to pass the guard but Matonen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hull drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matonen dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (0) vs (2) Matonen
Hull working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Hull seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Matonen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle here but Matonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (0) vs (5) Matonen#T1#
Hull wants to control but Matonen postures up.
Matonen controls the position.
Hull manages to get back to half guard.
Hull trying to control here.
Hull is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Hull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull trying to get back to full guard but Matonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (0) vs (8) Matonen
Hull regains half guard.#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back.
Hull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hull trying to hold on to Matonen's head to control him but Matonen postures up. #T3##SUB#
Hull looking for subs from the bottom but Matonen mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (0) vs (11) Matonen
Hull can't escape the position.
Hull tries to hold on but Matonen pushes him away.
Matonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matonen controlling from the full mount.
Hull tries to improve his position but instead Matonen has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hull (0) vs (14) Matonen
Matonen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Matonen has the hooks in. Hull is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hull manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matonen's guard. Nice work there by Hull.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (2) vs (14) Matonen
Matonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Matonen is retaining full guard.
Matonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hull is one step ahead there.
Hull being controlled here momentarily. #T5##SUB#
Hull drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matonen!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hull (2) vs (18) Matonen
Hull gets back to half guard.
Hull trying to get back to full guard but Matonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (2) vs (21) Matonen
Matonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hull is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T6#
Hull tries to hold on but Matonen postures up.
Matonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hull tries to lock up and control but Matonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matonen looking to control but Hull is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hull tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Hull wants to hold on but Matonen pushes him away.
Hull is trying desperately to improve position.
Matonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hull wants to control but Matonen is having none of it.
Hull is trying to reverse the position but instead Matonen has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Hull (2) vs (24) Matonen
Hull just trying to survive but Matonen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Matonen keeps control of the position easily here as Hull tries to buck him off.
Matonen avoiding Hull 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Good control from Matonen.
Matonen has the hooks in. Hull is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Matonen controlling the position well here. Hull rolled but Matonen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hull rolls, trying to escape but Matonen keeps control of the position. #T10#
Matonen gets his hands free as Hull looks to control.
Matonen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matonen gets his hands free as Hull looks to control.
Hull is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
More stalling from Matonen.
Matonen controlling well, preventing Hull from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Matonen doesn't have the hooks in and Hull manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (4) vs (24) Matonen#T12#
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matonen is keeping the position for now.
Hull wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matonen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (4) vs (26) Matonen#SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle here but Matonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (4) vs (29) Matonen
Hull gets back to half guard.
Matonen content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB#
Hull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matonen in particular looking to stall.
Hull wants to sweep but Matonen has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (4) vs (32) Matonen#T14#
Hull tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hull struggling a bit here.
Matonen controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Matonen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hull is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matonen off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hull (8) vs (32) Matonen

And that's the end of the fight!
Matonen wins on points by 32 to 8.
As Usko Matonen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This was my last fight.'.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021





178 cm
28 yrs
150 lbs



169 cm
22 yrs
138 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jamie Hull!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Konstantinov (2) vs (0) Hull
Konstantinov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Hull escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konstantinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hull working for a triangle but Konstantinov defends it easily.
Hull is trying to keep Konstantinov in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Hull is trying to control the position but Konstantinov postures up. #SUB2#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Konstantinov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Konstantinov defends well.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Konstantinov'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.
Konstantinov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2##SUB2#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Konstantinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hull being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Konstantinov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hull is looking for a triangle but Konstantinov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hull looking for a triangle here. Konstantinov is fighting it but it looks tight! Hull pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Konstantinov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jamie Hull!

 

Event: BLAZE 31-IMANARI V VARTANEIN 2     
Date:   Jun 10, 2021
#R1#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nas lands a head kick! #CL#
Hull clinches.
Hull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nas to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Hull manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull working for a triangle but Nas defends it easily.
Nas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Hull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nas tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
Nas 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Nas from controlling successfully.
Nas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Nas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hull has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nas has managed to get both his arms back between Hull's legs - danger averted.
Nas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Nas from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hull darts in and clinches Nas up against the cage.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Hull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Nas breaks the clinch.
Hull tries to clinch but Nas moves out of range.
Nas looks for the body kick but Hull saw that one coming.
Nas takes a swing at Hull's ribcage but misses.
Hull tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nas manages to circle out of the way.
Hull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hull loads up on a big right hand but Nas slips the punch.
Hull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Nas looks to land a right hand but Hull moved out of range.
Nas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nas.
Nas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Hull holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Hull decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle here but Nas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hull is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nas off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nas is trying to get back to his feet but Hull has full control of the position and if anything, Nas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Jamie Hull will probably get the nod.
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#
Nas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nas lands a nice hook to Hull's body. Hull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nas.
A low kick from Nas is predictable there #CL#
and Hull counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hull.
Hull keeps control of Nas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Hull manages to pull guard.
Hull keeping full guard, as Nas tries to pass. #SUB#
Hull is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nas rolls with it to try and escape but Hull cranks on the arm and Nas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Hull!

 

Event: BLAZE 26 - HULL VS IMANARI 2     
Date:   May 06, 2021
#R1##CL#
Hull moves into the clinch.
Imanari slowing the pace effectively.
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hull tries to pull guard but Imanari holds him up against the cage and eventually Hull drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Hull pulls guard successfully.
Imanari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Hull'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Imanari escapes and throws Hull's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hull is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Imanari is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Imanari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Imanari is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hull wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Imanari controlling from the back.#T2#
Hull is really stuck here.
Hull is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hull just trying to survive but Imanari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Imanari keeps control of the position as Hull tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Imanari not allowing Hull to control his hands.
Imanari slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Hull right now.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Imanari is not going to allow Hull to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Imanari.
Hull trying to control the hands but Imanari won't let him.
Good control from Imanari.#T4##SUB2#
Hull tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Imanari has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hull is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Kazuo Imanari 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: BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL     
Date:   Apr 15, 2021
#R1#
Hull misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Imanari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Imanari. #SUB2#
Imanari is posturing up here but Hull has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Imanari tries to roll out but it's too tight and Imanari has to tap! Slick submission there by Hull!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Hull!
Jamie Hull is the new bantamweight champion!

 

Event: BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA     
Date:   Mar 25, 2021
#R1##CL#
Hull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spalding up against the cage.#TD#
Hull pulls Spalding into guard. #SUB#
Spalding is sitting in close to Hull's body. Hull has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spalding is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spalding is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hull.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamie Hull!

 

Event: BLAZE 16 - TREJO VS DISTEFANO     
Date:   Feb 25, 2021
#R1#
Hull looks to land a left hand but De Lamarca moved out of range nicely.
De Lamarca scores with a nice strike.
Hull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Lamarca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Lamarca swings for the body but Hull moves out of range.
Hull wants to counter the offense by De Lamarca and move into the clinch position.
Hull tries to clinch but De Lamarca moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Lamarca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Hull clinches.
De Lamarca wants to stall.
De Lamarca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Lamarca misses with some punches.
De Lamarca throws a punch but it's blocked by Hull. #T1#
Nice body punch from De Lamarca.
De Lamarca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Lamarca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hull backwards.
De Lamarca is trying to push Hull away but Hull has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hull blocks an uppercut.
Hull is trying to pull guard but De Lamarca has him pressed against the cage.
Hull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Lamarca swings wildly with an uppercut but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Lamarca is trying to break the clinch but Hull has him pressed against the cage.
De Lamarca can't find room to land a body shot as Hull controls the action. #T2#
De Lamarca swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Hull manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Hull has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think De Lamarca should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hull has tightened it up now! De Lamarca should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamie Hull!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hull tries to clinch there but Salvacion circles away.
Hull scores with a nice head shot.
Hull tries to clinch there but Salvacion circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hull misses the target.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hull wants to clinch.
Salvacion tries to counter by clinching up but Hull breaks away and moves out of range.
Salvacion moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvacion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull lands a really nice looking cross but Salvacion seems unphased.
Hull throws out a powerful jab.
Salvacion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Hull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvacion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salvacion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hull pushes a forearm under Salvacion's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Salvacion is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Hull!

 

 
 
 
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