Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Hurst's defenses.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurst counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurst takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Hurst misses.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hurst counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Hurst with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurst. That did some damage!
Hurst throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hurst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Hurst drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.
Hurst moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
And Hurst tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurst throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hurst dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Hurst postures up.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed controlling Hurst's posture. #T2#
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Hurst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hurst lands a couple of digs.
Hurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Hurst content to stall in guard here.
Hurst is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Hurst stands up over Reed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hurst scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst postures up.
Reed pulls Hurst in to control the position.
Reed controls Hurst momentarily but Hurst frees himself.
Hurst throwing strikes but missing.
Reed is pulling down on Hurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurst, at least for the moment.#T4#
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hurst checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurst circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurst digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Hurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamil Hurst 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#
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed misses with a looping left.
And Hurst tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed motions for Hurst to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Reed. #TD2#
Hurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hurst wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hurst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jamil Hurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reed thuds his right hand into Hurst's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Hurst darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurst is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now. #T2#
Reed tries to roll over but Hurst keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hurst is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurst's back!
Reed has the hooks in. Hurst is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed is looking to control Hurst but Hurst is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
I really don't envy Hurst right now.
Reed wants to control the position but Hurst frees himself and scrambles - Reed manages to regain control in side control.
Reed advances to full mount.
Reed controlling from mount.
Reed prevents Hurst from getting the reversal.
Reed looking to control but Hurst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
Hurst wants to hold on but Reed pushes him away.#T4#
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hurst is looking to get to half guard.
Reed controlling from the full mount.
Hurst is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
Hurst is working to get back to half guard.
Hurst is still trying to improve position.
Reed looking to control but Hurst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed wants to stand but Hurst is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hurst regains half guard.
Reed is taking a breather. Hurst 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hurst throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A combination from Hurst does no damage.
Hurst drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Reed misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurst misses the target.
Hurst scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst staying out of range there.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it.
Hurst unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed stuns Hurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.#T1#
Hurst throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurst misses with a body shot.
Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Hurst changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Hurst rushes Reed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage. #BC#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Hurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed lands with a cross.
Hurst 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 looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Reed misses.
Hurst throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Hurst with a jab.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed feints and then cracks Hurst's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurst down. #T3#
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Hurst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed cracks Hurst with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Hurst shoots in and gets a takedown into Reed's guard.
Hurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Hurst's head to control his posture.
Hurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage.
Hurst throwing strikes but missing.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed has Hurst pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Reed.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Galanis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hurst counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurst swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Hurst has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Galanis lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hurst.
Galanis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Galanis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hurst punishes Galanis's body with a nice straight punch.
Hurst takes a swing at Galanis's ribcage but misses.
Galanis with a nice calf kick.
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Galanis.
Hurst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galanis sprawls and moves away.
Galanis loads up on a big right hand but Hurst slips the punch.
Hurst tries to counter with a takedown but Galanis is quick to defend against it.
Hurst on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galanis. Galanis obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galanis misses with a hook. Hurst ducked under it nicely.
Adrian Galanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Galanis cracks Hurst with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galanis walks into a jab.
Hurst slips a jab from Galanis.
Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Hurst.#CL#
Hurst instigates a clinch.
Hurst scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galanis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galanis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hurst tries to throw a body punch but Galanis avoids it by throwing Hurst back against the cage. #TD#
Hurst jumps into guard, dragging Galanis to the mat.
Hurst wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Galanis is posturing up here but Hurst has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Galanis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Galanis has to tap! Slick submission there by Hurst!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1#
Hurst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zambrano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zambrano moves away from the strike by Hurst.
A countering left hand to the body from Zambrano misses.
Hurst swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range. #TD#
Hurst drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zambrano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hurst wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zambrano looking for a sweep but Hurst has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zambrano is trying to escape the mount.
Zambrano manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Nice strikes from Hurst there. #SUB#
Hurst is working for a kimura but Zambrano is defending it quite comfortably.
Hurst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zambrano wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Hurst slips a nice elbow through Zambrano's hands, connecting with Zambrano's forehead.
Zambrano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Zambrano has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but Hurst pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zambrano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hurst working some strikes from top position.
Hurst advances to half guard.
Hurst seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hurst trying to control from Zambrano's half guard. Zambrano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Zambrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zambrano trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Hurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Zambrano pushes a forearm under Hurst's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hurst is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darwin Zambrano!
A relieved looking Darwin Zambrano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 260
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheers as Le Franc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hurst doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
A jab from Le Franc misses. #CL2#
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurst, pushing him back against the cage.
Hurst is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Hurst has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Hurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Franc moves away.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurst.
Le Franc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Le Franc gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch.
Hurst misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.#CL2#
Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Hurst scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch. #TD#
Hurst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hurst thows a huge punch but Le Franc dodges it nicely. #T1#
Le Franc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Franc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hurst missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hurst is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Le Franc pushes Hurst off looking to stand but Hurst dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst is keen to just control but Le Franc is a slippery customer.
Le Franc is trying to stand.
Hurst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hurst. #T2#
Hurst prevents Le Franc from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hurst thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Franc tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hurst manages to move to mount!
Le Franc wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hurst connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Le Franc really wants to buck Hurst off and get back to his feet.
Hurst postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Le Franc looks a forlorn figure.
Le Franc wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hurst looking to finish Le Franc with some ground and pound. This is bad for Le Franc!
Hurst with the ground and pound from mount.
Hurst controlling from mount.
Hurst cracks Le Franc with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Le Franc wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hurst landing shots from mount.
Hurst lands a nice shot to the head.
Le Franc 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.
Hurst lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Le Franc hang on?#ROC#Le Franc is rocked!#T4#
Hurst raining down shots from the mount!
Le Franc is still in real trouble! Can Hurst finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Hurst raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Hurst goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Le Franc is on top in guard.
Le Franc wanted to stand there but Hurst had control of the position.
Hurst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Franc wants to stand and escape but instead Hurst has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamil Hurst's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Le Franc clinches up against the cage.
Hurst blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards.
Hurst lands an uppercut.
Le Franc is trying to force a seperation but Hurst has the dominant position.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Hurst lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le Franc at a distance.
Hurst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurst looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Franc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws an overhand right that lands on Hurst's shoulder, as Hurst tries to avoid the shot.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc cracks Hurst with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hurst tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Franc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurst lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Le Franc. Le Franc maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurst tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurst lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurst misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Le Franc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hurst has Le Franc pressed against the cage, preventing Le Franc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Hurst tries to counter with a takedown but Le Franc is quick to defend against it.
Le Franc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Hurst moves out of range.
Le Franc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Hurst is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurst stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Hurst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le Franc lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Le Franc!

Event: Bellicose XXXVIII
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Khanna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Khanna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khanna.
Hurst drops his hands momentarily and Khanna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khanna with the inside leg kick.
Khanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khanna misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hurst decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khanna's guard.
Hurst is working Khanna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khanna is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up. #SUB2#
Khanna working for a triangle but Hurst defends it easily. #SUB#
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurst working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Khanna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khanna working a defensive guard here.
Hurst trying to control but Khanna is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khanna 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.
Khanna trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hurst tries to free his leg and advance position but Khanna is retaining full guard.
Hurst postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hurst is posturing up here but Khanna has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hurst tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hurst has to tap! Slick submission there by Khanna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raja Khanna!

Event: Bellicose XXVII
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Zrinski misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hurst counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zrinski!
Hurst grinds an elbow into Zrinski's temple. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hurst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hurst throws a strike aimed at the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski avoids it well.
Hurst controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Zrinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hurst tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hurst staying calm.
Zrinski on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hurst tries to score with some ground and pound. Zrinski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Hurst lands some shots froms side control.
Zrinski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Hurst seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zrinski is looking for a sweep.
Hurst is chipping away with strikes.
Hurst working the head with strikes.
Zrinski can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zrinski keeps working.
Hurst scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zrinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hurst misses with the ground and pound.
Hurst trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Zrinski struggling a bit here.#T4#
Zrinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hurst haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hurst trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Zrinski controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hurst misses with a left hand
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Zrinski. Beautiful body shot.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zrinski can do to turn this around?
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Zrinski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hurst is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Zrinski finds it's way through Hurst's defenses.
Hurst lands with a straight right. Zrinski didn't see that one coming.
Zrinski misses with a kick to the body.
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zrinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Hurst avoids it with no problem.
Jamil Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst throws out a loose jab but Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurst cracks a nice hook into Zrinski's ribs.
Zrinski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marko Zrinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurst blocks the body kick.
Hurst misses with a takedown
and Hurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
Hurst lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Zrinski finds it's way through Hurst's defenses. #T2#
Hurst connects with a single shot there.
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt
and Zrinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurst misses with a body shot.
Zrinski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zrinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zrinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Zrinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Zrinski cracks Hurst with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zrinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hurst to stand back up!#ROC2#Hurst is rocked!
Hurst leaves his chin hanging out and Zrinski seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hurst crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Zrinski!
A relieved looking Marko Zrinski 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: Bellicose XVIII
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Good exchange - Hurst coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.#TD#
Hurst shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbosa's guard.
Hurst stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Hurst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hurst postures up and lands a big shot to Barbosa's brow.
Barbosa is controlling Hurst's posture.
Hurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hurst slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hurst is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Hurst holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hurst slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Hurst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hurst working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hurst escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Hurst controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Hurst.#SUB#
Barbosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barbosa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Hurst is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hurst working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barbosa has passed into half guard! #T3##SUB#
Hurst looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa passes to full mount!
Hurst regains half guard.
Hurst makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hurst.#SUB#
Hurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Barbosa trying to control but Hurst is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hurst working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurst has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Hurst's legs - danger averted.
Barbosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Barbosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hurst bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hurst throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Hurst shoots in and bounces Barbosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barbosa 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.
Hurst trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Hurst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barbosa has his hands on Hurst's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Hurst moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurst is just out of range.
Hurst throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Hurst throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
As Barbosa looks to move away, Hurst throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Hurst's shoulder, as Hurst tries to avoid the shot.
Hurst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barbosa sprawls and moves away.
Barbosa sizes up Hurst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hurst throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Hurst's ribs.#T3#
Hurst walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Hurst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Hurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurst lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Barbosa. No joy for Hurst on that attempt.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Hurst.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Hurst moved out of range.#T4#
Hurst needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurst throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junior Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurst with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hurst throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurst misses the target.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Hurst is rocked!
Junior Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa flashes Hurst a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hurst's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hurst crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Barbosa punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Barbosa!
Junior Barbosa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Hurst has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hurst there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akkaynak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Atakan Akkaynak has been cut.
Akkaynak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akkaynak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hurst digs a good body shot into Akkaynak's ribs.
Hurst's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akkaynak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hurst scrambles back to his feet.
Hurst loads up on a big right hand but Akkaynak slips the punch.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Akkaynak.
Hurst works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akkaynak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurst lands an overhand right.#ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Hurst has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Akkaynak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Akkaynak is still on wobbly legs! Can Hurst finish him?#TD#
Hurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akkaynak is trying to control but Hurst manages to pass to mount!
Akkaynak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Akkaynak seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hurst is looking to advance position but Akkaynak won't allow it.
Well, if Hurst 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.
Akkaynak is doing well to control the position and prevent Hurst from advancing to side control.
Akkaynak is staying active underneath Hurst, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Akkaynak tries to get to full guard but Hurst has control of the leg.
Hurst tries to pass to full mount but Akkaynak defends it.
Akkaynak is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurst's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akkaynak is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hurst prevents Akkaynak from getting a body triangle.
Hurst is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T3#
Akkaynak scores with punches and elbows.
Hurst tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hurst wants to hold on but Akkaynak pushes him away.
Hurst is squirming around, avoiding Akkaynak's attempts to control the action.
Hurst is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akkaynak wants to control the pace but Hurst is squirming around nicely.
Hurst is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akkaynak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hurst's face. #T4#
Hurst tries to hold on but Akkaynak postures up.
Hurst regains half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akkaynak working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Akkaynak is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.
Hurst trying to hold on to Akkaynak's head to control him but Akkaynak postures up.
Akkaynak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hurst trying to control here.
Hurst wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atakan Akkaynak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hurst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak moves forwards but Hurst connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akkaynak.
Hurst avoids the head kick by Akkaynak.
Hurst tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akkaynak throws a head kick that misses.
Akkaynak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Hurst lands a lovely overhand right.
Akkaynak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akkaynak throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Hurst counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurst stopping the sweep attempt from Akkaynak.
Hurst passes into half guard.
Akkaynak is controlling Hurst's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hurst is thwarting Akkaynak's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Hurst is controlling the pace.
Akkaynak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akkaynak.
Akkaynak looking to control.
Hurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akkaynak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akkaynak looking for a sweep. Not yet Akkaynak, not yet.
Hurst trying to control but Akkaynak is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akkaynak lands an overhand right.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Akkaynak.
Hurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hurst circles away.
Akkaynak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hurst connects with a looping right hand.
Akkaynak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atakan Akkaynak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst works Akkaynak's body with a nice hook.
Hurst lands a nice hook to Akkaynak's body. Akkaynak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akkaynak is breathing heavily.#T3##KD#
Hurst throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Akkaynak tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Akkaynak is rocked!
Hurst gets to his feet and stands over Akkaynak, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Akkaynak felt that one! Hurst unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Akkaynak from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC - All Stars
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the body from Hurst misses
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurst.
Swahn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swahn.
Swahn throws a hook but Hurst avoids it easily.
Swahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hurst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurst has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swahn lands with a cross.
Jamil Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.#T1#
Swahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurst misses with a body shot
letting Swahn counter with a right hand.
Swahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swahn takes one to the side of the head.
Swahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Oke Swahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurst will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swahn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hurst misses with a jab to the body
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Hurst.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Hurst throws a looping overhand right but Swahn ducks down to avoid it.
Hurst tries for a takedown but Swahn circles away easily
and Hurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurst misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Hurst is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurst throws a right hand that misses
and Swahn counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oke Swahn!
During a confident post fight interview, Oke Swahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC Montreal 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klimenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klimenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klimenko.
Hurst swings for the body but Klimenko moves out of range.
A jab from Hurst misses.
Klimenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hurst's sensitive parts.
Hurst listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Klimenko.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klimenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hurst throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimenko on the side of the head.
Klimenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klimenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurst.
Klimenko walks into a left hand.
Klimenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Hurst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klimenko can pounce on him.
We've been hearing reports that Hurst has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hurst closes the distance and clinches up with Klimenko, looking for a takedown. Hurst pushes Klimenko against the cage but Klimenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klimenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurst jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hurst connects with a body shot.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Hurst counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurst takes a little break here. Klimenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Hurst is working to tighten his grip on Klimenko's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Klimenko has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hurst is really squeezing tight and eventually Klimenko passes out! Hurst breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 121
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Hurst looks for a takedown but Kiwi sprawls well.
Hurst throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiwi works Hurst's body with a nice hook.
Jamil Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiwi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hurst misses with a straight right.
Kiwi stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurst. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Hurst misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Kiwi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Hurst catches Kiwi right on the button with a cross.
Kiwi moves away from the strike by Hurst.
Hurst has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Hurst closes the distance and clinches up with Kiwi, looking for a takedown. Hurst pushes Kiwi against the cage but Kiwi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiwi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurst.
Kiwi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kiwi connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
A jab from Kiwi misses.
Hurst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiwi scores with a shot to the body.
Hurst looks to throw the jab but Kiwi is out of range.
Hurst misses with a shot to the body
and Kiwi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurst throws a looping overhand right but Kiwi ducks down to avoid it.
Kiwi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurst sets himself, and Kiwi steps forward looking for the clinch! Hurst avoids it this time.
Hurst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiwi.
Hurst jabs Kiwi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kiwi lands a nice shot that snaps Hurst's head back.
A slow jab from Kiwi misses its intended target.
Hurst fails with the takedown
letting Kiwi counter with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurst scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiwi should have avoided that one.
Kiwi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurst.
An attempted straight right counter from Hurst misses the target.
Kiwi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hurst with a poor takedown
and Kiwi counters with a crisp right that sends Hurst to the canvas! Kiwi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Kiwi!
A relieved looking Bruce Kiwi 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: ENIGMA 118
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Demirci avoids the body shot from Hurst.
A slow jab from Demirci misses its intended target. #TD#
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy.
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Hurst is defending the position.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurst wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Demirci 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. #T1#
Hurst is trying to get back to full guard.
Demirci moves nicely into side control.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working. #SUB#
Demirci tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hurst is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demirci has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hurst!
Hurst is desperately trying to improve his position but Demirci has a good base and remains in mount.
Demirci can't control as he wanted to and Hurst manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Demirci is trying to control. Hurst wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Demirci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hurst is looking to improve his position.
Demirci is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hurst still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hurst has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Demirci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hurst not doing much here.
Demirci is looking to control Hurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Demirci avoid being mounted?
Demirci wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Demirci manages to get to full guard.
Demirci is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Hurst scoring with some ground and pound.
Hurst's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Demirci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurst passes Demirci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hurst scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Demirci looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hurst pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hurst landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hurst throws a jab when Demirci was well out of range.
Hurst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurst is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hurst lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Demirci lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Hurst scores with a takedown into Demirci's guard.
Hurst is in close to Demirci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci is working from the bottom.
Hurst postures up.
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.
Hurst preventing the sweep.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Demirci keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Demirci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci is working from the bottom.
Hurst with a nice head shot there.
Hurst scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Demirci is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up.
Hurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hurst postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Demirci looking for a sweep. Not yet Demirci, not yet. #SUB2#
Hurst 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.
Hurst tries to free his leg and advance position but Demirci is retaining full guard.
Demirci is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurst's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Demirci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Demirci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Demirci is pulling down on Hurst's head to control his posture.
Jamil Hurst has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Demirci has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurst chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demirci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hurst has managed to get both his arms back between Demirci's legs - danger averted.
Hurst pushes down on Demirci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Demirci is looking for a sweep. Hurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurst seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Demirci actively working from the bottom here.
Hurst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurst lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Demirci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurst scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Demirci misses with a straight right.
Hurst looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurst misses with an uppercut.
Hurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Demirci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hurst!
Hurst is not content to let Demirci control the position. #SUB#
Demirci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hurst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci has knee on belly momentarily but Hurst bucks him off and regains half guard.
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Hurst looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demirci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Demirci is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Hurst is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Hurst regains full guard. Nicely done.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurst is retaining full guard.
Demirci 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.
Hurst looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurst, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hurst keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hurst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Hurst tries to move to mount but Demirci blocks the move with his legs.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci is trying to improve his position.
Demirci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee asks Hurst politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hurst prefers to stall for the moment though.
Demirci tries to improve position but can't.
Hurst lands a decent elbow from side control.
Demirci gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Demirci can't escape the position.
Hurst lands a big elbow.
Hurst landing strikes, looking to finish!
Demirci is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is having none of it.
Hurst cracks Demirci with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Hurst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurst sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci is having none of it.
Jamil Hurst is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demirci takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst tries to control but Demirci wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demirci is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamil Hurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hurst 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Hurst closes the distance and clinches up with Farah, looking for a takedown. Hurst pushes Farah against the cage but Farah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farah throws out a counter right but Hurst avoids it with no problem.
Hurst misses with a looping left.
Farah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hurst misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Farah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hurst shoots for a takedown but Farah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Farah is just out of range.
Farah throws a jab when Hurst was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farah. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hurst makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hurst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farah is fending him off so far but Hurst persists. Nope, Farah circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Hurst.
Jamil Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hurst has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Farah.
Hurst lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurst as he connects with a hook.
Farah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hurst under the eye.
Hurst lands with a shot to the body.
Hurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurst appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Farah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hurst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hurst walks into a straight right hand from Farah.
Farah avoids the body shot from Hurst.
Farah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Farah sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Hurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farah.
Hurst misses with a hook to the body
and Farah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hurst.
Farah throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Hurst counters with a shoot takedown. Farah fights it but they end up in guard.
Hurst trying to control but Farah is working from the bottom.
Farah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farah wants to sweep but no luck.
Farah looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Hurst drops back looking for a leg! Farah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farah manages to kick Hurst off! Hurst jumps back into Farah's guard.
Farah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Farah.
Hurst changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hurst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farah was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.
Farah throws out a counter right but Hurst avoids it with no problem.
Hurst jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Hurst misses the jab.
Hurst moves out of range of the body kick from Farah.
Hurst throws a jab but it's blocked by Farah.
Farah drops his hands momentarily and Hurst takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hurst goes for a double leg but Farah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farah continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Farah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Farah digs a right hand into Hurst's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hurst's gas tank.
Farah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Farah as the two fighters clinch.
Hurst blocks an uppercut.
Hurst pushes Farah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farah swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurst prevents a body shot from Farah.
Hurst blocks an uppercut.
Hurst can't break the clinch.
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 Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hurst gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Farah to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurst is defended easily by Farah.
And Farah responds with a good body kick, but Hurst manages to step out the way in time.
Hurst thuds his right hand into Farah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah tries to land a front kick but Hurst steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farah misses the shot to the body.
Farah misses with an uppercut. Hurst saw that one coming.
Hurst changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Hurst throws a lazy right hand but Farah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farah takes one on the button.
Farah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Farah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt.
Farah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurst lands a body shot. #T2#
Hurst misses the jab.
Farah takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses.
Hurst drops his hands momentarily and Farah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Farah lands a really nice looking cross but Hurst seems unphased.
Hurst slips under a jab.
A jab from Hurst misses.
Farah misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Hurst.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farah throws a leg kick that misses.
Hurst feinted with a counter takedown.
Hurst lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Farah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hurst scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Farah.
Farah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Hurst scores with a takedown into Farah's guard.
Farah wants to control the position but Hurst says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hurst working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hurst misses with a head shot. Farah uses the momentum to regain guard.
Farah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hurst. #T4#
Hurst wants to control from the top but Farah keeps moving.
Hurst keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farah's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farah seems keen to control Hurst's posture.
Farah wants to get back to his feet but Hurst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Farah swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Farah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Farah misses with an uppercut.
Abdo Farah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Farah walks into a straight right hand from Hurst.
Nice uppercut there from Farah.#CUT2#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
Hurst punishes Farah's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah missing with a left hand there. Hurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farah cracks Hurst with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hurst is rocked!
Farah connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hurst out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdo Farah!
A very excited looking Abdo Farah rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 104
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hurst shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Hurst finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurst winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Hurst is very close to passing his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hurst working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hurst uses it to pass to side control.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hurst is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1##SUB2#
Hurst has hold of Brown's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brown tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hurst cranks the arm and Brown screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brown, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jamil Hurst!
A very excited looking Jamil Hurst 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: ENIGMA 95
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Holton Jr missing with a left hand there. Hurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holton Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holton Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hurst ducks down to avoid it.
Holton Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Holton Jr misses with a straight right.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holton Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holton Jr sprawls well. Holton Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Hurst has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jamil Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holton Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.
Holton Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hurst swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hurst.
Hurst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurst misses with a body shot
and Holton Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
Hurst throws a right hand that misses
and Holton Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Holton Jr blocks a jab.
Hurst lands a right hook to the body.
Holton Jr misses the shot to the body.
Holton Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hurst to score with a decent uppercut.
Holton Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holton Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Hurst throws a jab but it's blocked by Holton Jr.
Holton Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hurst drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holton Jr defends it well.
Good shot there by Hurst.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hurst goes for a double leg but Holton Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holton Jr continues to drive forward.
Holton Jr connects with a jab.
Holton Jr scores with a jab. Hurst acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurst throws a sloppy body shot
and Holton Jr rattles Hurst with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hurst tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Holton Jr dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hurst stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeShaun Holton Jr!
DeShaun Holton Jr retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath DeShaun Holton Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 89
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Hurst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fiore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hurst.
Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fiore manages to avoid it.
De Fiore lands a jab.
De Fiore slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by De Fiore.
Hurst lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by De Fiore.
De Fiore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fiore misses with a wild body shot.
Hurst misses with a hook
and De Fiore counters with a thumping low kick.
De Fiore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hurst misses with a hook.#TD#
Hurst closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Fiore did well to prevent Hurst getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurst is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hurst wants to take a breather but De Fiore is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Hurst.
De Fiore regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hurst.
Hurst throwing strikes from guard but De Fiore blocks nicely.
Hurst passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hurst tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Fiore has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hurst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hurst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hurst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hurst is staying tight to De Fiore's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
De Fiore is trying to control Hurst's posture but Hurst avoids it. #SUB#
Hurst tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Fiore tries to buck Hurst off but Hurst is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hurst is trying to get an arm triangle but De Fiore is defending well.
Hurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Fiore keeps working.
De Fiore 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.
De Fiore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hurst wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Fiore prevents Hurst from improving position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Fiore looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurst is just out of range.
De Fiore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurst.
Hurst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
De Fiore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fiore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hurst.#TD#
Hurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Fiore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hurst 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.
Hurst connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fiore keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
Hurst passes De Fiore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jamil Hurst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Hurst 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#
Hurst is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Fiore is doing well to control the position and prevent Hurst from advancing to side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurst throwing shots but De Fiore is blocking nicely.
Hurst works his way into full mount!
De Fiore blocking the ground and pound.
Hurst sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hurst landing strikes from the mount and De Fiore is in trouble!
Hurst landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
De Fiore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hurst.
We've been hearing that Hurst has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hurst controlling the position easily from mount.
De Fiore is bucking up trying to escape but Hurst cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
De Fiore reaches up to try and control the position but Hurst seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! De Fiore rolls and tries to escape and now Hurst has his back!
De Fiore trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Hurst tightening his grip on De Fiore, looking for the choke.
De Fiore is taking damage to the body and head. #CUT#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hurst looking to break De Fiore's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De Fiore remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hurst will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hurst is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Fiore is defending well though. Hurst let's go of the attempt for now.
Hurst lands with a hammerfist to the side of De Fiore's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hurst has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, De Fiore has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore's cut.
That's time! Hurst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
De Fiore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hurst avoids the body shot from De Fiore. #TD#
Hurst darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hurst seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead De Fiore has recovered full guard.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fiore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurst is one step ahead there.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fiore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hurst controlling from the top position.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fiore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurst swings for the body but De Fiore moves out of range.
Hurst throws a jab when De Fiore was well out of range.
De Fiore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Attilio De Fiore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Fiore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst looks to land a left hand but De Fiore moved out of range nicely.
De Fiore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hurst scores with a jab. De Fiore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Fiore misses with a looping left.
Hurst shoots in but De Fiore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Fiore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fiore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
De Fiore swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
A nice combination there by De Fiore.
De Fiore lands with an uppercut that bounces Hurst off the cage and back into range.
De Fiore connects with a leg kick.
Hurst moves out of range as De Fiore strikes.
De Fiore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurst throws a lazy right hand but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurst throws a hook but De Fiore blocks it.
Hurst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Fiore can pounce on him.
De Fiore throws a leg kick but Hurst checks it.
Hurst checks the leg kick.
Hurst on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Fiore avoids the body shot from Hurst.
Hurst slips under a jab from De Fiore.#T4#
Hurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Fiore tries to avoid it but Hurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Fiore to the ground. De Fiore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hurst misses the shot to the body.
De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurst.
Hurst backing away here, and De Fiore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hurst darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fiore ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Hurst thuds his right hand into De Fiore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jamil Hurst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Fiore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hurst slips a jab from De Fiore.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Fiore can do to turn this around?
Hurst misses with a wild body shot.
De Fiore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from De Fiore.
Hurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fiore misses with an uppercut.
Attilio De Fiore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamil Hurst!
A very excited looking Jamil Hurst 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: ENIGMA 84
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Hurst moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Hurst drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Hurst counters with a takedown into side control.
Barbosa is not content to let Hurst control the position.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurst trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa's coaches at Hard And Sweaty Men 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Hurst trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hurst tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hurst has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hurst working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Barbosa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hurst presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurst controlling from the full mount.
Hurst throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hurst landing strikes from the mount.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hurst thowing shots but they're missing.
Barbosa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hurst.
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Hurst landing punches.
Hurst postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barbosa looks a forlorn figure.
Hurst controlling from the full mount.
Hurst looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hurst lands a couple of good shots and Barbosa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barbosa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hurst thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Hurst is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Hurst's head to control him but Hurst postures up.
Hurst is trying to control. Barbosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa wants to control but Hurst is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hurst seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barbosa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
A relieved looking Jamil Hurst 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: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 3
Date: Feb 14, 2022

#R1#
Hurst throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Waterfall Jr on the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hurst shoots in and bounces Waterfall Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hurst slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterfall Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr 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.
Waterfall Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hurst puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Hurst scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hurst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Waterfall Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurst.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurst is looking to take a break and control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hurst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waterfall Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hurst seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Hurst is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waterfall Jr 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.
Hurst trying to control the action but Waterfall Jr is working from the bottom.
Waterfall Jr wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Waterfall Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurst's back!#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hurst has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hurst knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hurst for a finish. #SUB2#
Hurst defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Waterfall Jr's arms. #T4##SUB2#
Hurst preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Waterfall Jr.
Hurst tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hurst tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waterfall Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hurst connects with a looping right hand.
Hurst cracks Waterfall Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Waterfall Jr does it's job there.
Hurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waterfall Jr tries to avoid it but Hurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waterfall Jr to the ground. Waterfall Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Waterfall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurst appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Waterfall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurst throws out the jab.
Waterfall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Waterfall Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waterfall Jr thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Waterfall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Hurst manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Waterfall Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Waterfall Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Hurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurst working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Waterfall Jr's head.#T1##SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working for a triangle but Hurst defends it easily.
Waterfall Jr looking to control. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Waterfall Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Waterfall Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hurst is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Waterfall Jr.
Hurst wants to control but Waterfall Jr is keeping him busy.
Waterfall Jr trying to control but Hurst flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Hurst sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Waterfall Jr taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamil Hurst!
After winning the bout, Jamil Hurst thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 69
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Hurst misses the shot to the body.
Hurst moves forwards but Lew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lew throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Hurst blocks the low kick.
Hurst works Lew's body with a nice hook.
Lew with a nice calf kick.
Hurst takes one to the side of the head.
Julius Lew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lew tries to clinch but Hurst is having none of it.
Hurst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lew is fending him off so far but Hurst persists. Nope, Lew circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurst slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Lew misses #TD#
and Hurst counters with a single leg into guard. Lew didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lew keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
Lew being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Lew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurst defends it easily.
Hurst controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurst is aware though and is defending well.
Hurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Lew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lew has an active guard here but Hurst has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hurst drops an elbow to the side of Lew's head.
Lew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hurst is working Lew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Lew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lew has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hurst stands up over Lew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Lew has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hurst working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Hurst drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lew manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hurst has Lew in his guard.#REVB#
Hurst wants to sweep here but Lew controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hurst has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lew should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hurst has tightened it up now! Lew 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 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
A very excited looking Jamil Hurst 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: ENIGMA 59
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Demirci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hurst's half guard.
Hurst tries to roll over but Demirci keeps him under control.
Hurst's coaches at Gunner's School of Combat 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.
Demirci trying to mount his opponent but Hurst defends it.
Hurst holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hurst tries to get to full guard but Demirci has control of the leg.
Hurst trying to control but Demirci postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Hurst is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hurst gets full guard.
Demirci slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurst doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demirci. #SUB2#
Demirci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demirci is keen to just control but Hurst is a slippery customer.
Hurst wants to get back to full guard.
Hurst trying to hold on to Demirci's head to control him but Demirci postures up.
Demirci content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Demirci wants to work for an arm triangle but Hurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Demirci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hurst reverses the position - he's now on top in Demirci's guard. #T3#
Demirci looking for a sweep. Not yet Demirci, not yet.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Hurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demirci wants to sweep but no luck.
Demirci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hurst controls the pace.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a triangle but Hurst pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Demirci is trying to keep Hurst in close.
Demirci has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hurst has passed into side control.
Hurst will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demirci tries to improve position but can't.
Demirci trying his best to control but Hurst has mounted him.
Hurst unloading with bombs!#CUT#It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demirci 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.
Demirci is still trying to improve position.
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 Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Demirci misses the jab.
Demirci lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hurst is controlling Demirci's trapped leg to prevent Demirci from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Hurst is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst is trying to control but Demirci passes into side control! #T1#
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working.
Demirci controlling from side mount.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hurst keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst keeping his opponent close.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Hurst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurst is looking to regain half guard here but Demirci keeps moving and retains side control.
Hurst wants to control but Demirci postures up.
Demirci trying to control the action but Hurst is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Demirci tries for a kimura but Hurst is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hurst has escaped the position, nice work there.
Omer Demirci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurst prevents Demirci from improving position.
Hurst can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurst darts in looking for a takedown but Demirci gets double underhooks and turns Hurst into the cage.
Demirci tries to work over Hurst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hurst manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurst connects with a jab.
Demirci connects with a crisp jab.
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt - Demirci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demirci punishes Hurst's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Demirci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurst tries for a takedown but Demirci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demirci ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Demirci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Demirci takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demirci but Demirci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demirci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hurst shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurst slips a jab from Demirci.
Hurst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Demirci throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst moves out of range as Demirci strikes.
Demirci lands a slapping body shot.
Hurst fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demirci on the side of the head.
Demirci slaps away a takedown attempt from Hurst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Demirci coming out on top.#TD2#
Demirci gets a takedown into half guard.
Demirci trying to advance position but Hurst counters by regaining guard.
Hurst working a defensive guard but Demirci passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurst defends it well. #T1#
Hurst wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
Demirci wants to control but Hurst is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hurst actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Demirci is just content to waste time from the top position. Hurst takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Demirci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurst is keeping the position for now. #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.
Hurst keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Hurst is controlling Demirci's posture.#SUB#
Hurst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demirci trying to control but Hurst is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurst swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demirci throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hurst counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Demirci has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hurst escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hurst!
Demirci gets back to half guard.
Hurst trying to mount his opponent but Demirci defends it.
Demirci slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Demirci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Demirci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hurst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurst stands and throws Demirci's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omer Demirci.
Well Demirci 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: SICKNESS II
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Hurst misses its intended target.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Hurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
A little jabbing left from Kicklighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hurst swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Hurst checks the leg kick.
Hurst looks to land a left hand but Kicklighter moved out of range nicely.
Hurst has his takedown stuffed
and Hurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hurst moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst with a poor takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Kicklighter is just out of range.
Hurst shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kicklighter counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kicklighter defending well as Hurst loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurst has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Kicklighter misses with the body kick#TD#
and Hurst counters with a single leg into guard. Kicklighter didn't expect that.
Kicklighter trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Kicklighter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kicklighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kicklighter is still trying to improve position.
Kicklighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Kicklighter pulls Hurst in to control the position.
Hurst trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick.
Hurst with a poor takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hurst throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter scores with a body shot.
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!
Hurst with a poor takedown
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurst loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Hurst feinted with a counter takedown.
Kicklighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurst.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.#T3#
Hurst has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kicklighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Hurst's head.
Hurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kicklighter takes one to the side of the head.
Hurst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kicklighter circles away.
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurst. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Hurst connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hurst moves out of range as Kicklighter strikes.
Hurst swings for the body but Kicklighter moves out of range.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicklighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Kicklighter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Kicklighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Kicklighter, which made it look bad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kicklighter, as that shot connected.
Hurst shoots for a double leg takedown but Kicklighter sprawls well. He's pushed Hurst's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.#T5#
Kicklighter misses with a hook.
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurst. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Hurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurst tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kicklighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hurst somewhat.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurst.
Hurst checks the leg kick.#T6#
Hurst throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hurst works the jab nicely.
Hurst blocks a low kick nicely.
Hurst changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kicklighter throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Hurst counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Kicklighter wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Kicklighter trying to control from the bottom.
Kicklighter gets full guard.
Hurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kicklighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurst has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hurst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kicklighter is keeping the position for now.
Kicklighter is controlling Hurst's posture.#T7#
Kicklighter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Kicklighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst won't allow Kicklighter to sweep him here.
Hurst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Hurst misses its intended target.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Hurst scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kicklighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Hurst missing with a left hand there. Kicklighter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Kicklighter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Hurst counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hurst trying to control but Kicklighter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kicklighter wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Kicklighter keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
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.
Kicklighter wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hurst drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kicklighter dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kicklighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurst swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hurst throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kicklighter escapes and throws Hurst's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hurst is not content to let Kicklighter control the position.
Kicklighter tries to move to mount but Hurst blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands a head shot.#TD#
Hurst darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kicklighter trying to control but Hurst postures up. #SUB#
Hurst wants to work for an arm triangle but Kicklighter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter tries to roll over but Hurst keeps him under control.
Hurst wants to take a breather but Kicklighter is having none of it. #T1#
Kicklighter is looking to control Hurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kicklighter avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kicklighter defends it well.
Hurst trying to control the action but Kicklighter is working from the bottom.
Hurst controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hurst is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicklighter sees it coming and defends easily.
Hurst tries to pass to full mount but Kicklighter defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurst thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kicklighter's head.
Kicklighter trying to control but Hurst postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hurst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kicklighter lands a jab to the head.
Kicklighter throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Hurst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurst.
Kicklighter keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up. #T3#
Hurst preventing the sweep.
Kicklighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Kicklighter keeps moving.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurst is working hard here to advance position.
Hurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kicklighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kicklighter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jamil Hurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurst scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kicklighter in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kicklighter's head.#T4#
Kicklighter stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurst. Hurst gets slowly back to his feet.
Kicklighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kicklighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kicklighter scores with a push kick.
Kicklighter dips to his left and cracks Hurst with an uppercut!
Kicklighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hurst.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kicklighter! But no joy.
Hurst takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter connects with a body shot.
Hurst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T5#
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Hurst sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hurst fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kicklighter avoids it really well and circles away.
Kicklighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicklighter tries to score with a low kick but Hurst moves his leg out of the way.
Kicklighter works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Hurst is rocked!
Hurst drops his hands momentarily. Kicklighter doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hurst staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hurst doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Kicklighter!
A victorious Vinicius Kicklighter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Hurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson has his hands on Hurst's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurst trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Hurst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurst controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to control.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hurst 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.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurst manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hurst 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.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hurst has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hurst 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. #SUB#
Hurst is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Hurst bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Hurst stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Hurst has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson is pulling down on Hurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurst, at least for the moment.
Hurst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hurst'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.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Hurst won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson controlling Hurst's posture.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#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.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Marvin Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Hurst connects with the punch.
Hurst shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurst lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Hurst lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hurst scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hurst to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Hurst counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hurst.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Hurst shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hurst was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson is trying to control Hurst's posture but Hurst avoids it.
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Jackson is trying to control Hurst's posture. Hurst takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Jackson! Hurst is rotating here... this could be the end... Jackson is out! Hurst has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
A victorious Jamil Hurst thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Marvin Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'This sport SUX!'.

Event: BKFC 13 - Hurst vs Christ
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Christ misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hurst counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hurst advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christ has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hurst looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Hurst has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hurst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##ES2#
Christ throws Hurst to one side and escapes!
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Hurst is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christ's half guard.
Christ wants to stand back up but Hurst manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christ has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Hurst slows the pace down. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christ is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hurst advances to mount. #SUB#
Hurst looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurst won't let Christ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Christ is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hurst has taken his back.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB#
Hurst patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Hurst has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Hurst tightening his grip on Christ, looking for the choke.
Christ wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hurst tightening his grip on Christ, looking for the choke.
Hurst misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Hurst has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES2#
Christ manages to escape to his feet. #TD#
Hurst shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurst showed some decent athleticism there.
Hurst is controlling the pace.
Hurst is trying to control the action in half guard but Christ is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a takedown
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Christ gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hurst to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Christ wants to stand and escape but Hurst is having none of it. #ES2#
Christ has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hurst is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hurst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurst tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christ swivels and escapes.
Christ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hurst with a body shot.
Hurst scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Hurst shoots in and drives through. Christ sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hurst fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christ to the ground. Hurst is now in Christ's guard.#ES2#
Christ is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hurst presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Hurst jumps guard.
Christ wants to stand but Hurst has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hurst pulls Christ in close to his closed guard and prevents Christ from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Hurst working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Christ has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Hurst looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hurst is looking for a sweep. Christ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Christ is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hurst is looking to control Christ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hurst avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Christ stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hurst to get to his feet.
Christ throws a jab when Hurst was well out of range.#TD#
Hurst scores with a takedown into Christ's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurst landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ is looking to stand up but Hurst isn't so interested in that idea.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Hurst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hurst 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.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Hurst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christ is wriggling around but Hurst manages to pass to half guard.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hurst is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hurst trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
Jamil Hurst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ is looking to escape.
Hurst is keen to just control but Christ is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hurst prevents Christ from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hurst closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christ to the mat! Christ manages to get full guard.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hurst is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hurst shoots in and bounces Christ off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hurst won't allow Christ to get back to his feet.
Hurst lands a couple of elbows.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurst with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ wants to stand but Hurst is controlling the position.
Hurst postures up and lands a big shot to Christ's brow.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Christ is looking to stand up but Hurst isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Hurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ wants to stand and escape but Hurst is having none of it. #SUB#
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Hurst is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hurst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?#T2#
Christ tries to kick Hurst off but Hurst keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hurst is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hurst is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Hurst seems content to control.
Hurst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Christ is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurst.
Hurst prevents Christ from standing back up.
Hurst controlling the pace.
Christ wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hurst content to control rather than advance.
Hurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Hurst content to control rather than advance.
Christ is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hurst moves out of range as Christ strikes.
Joshua Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Hurst misses with a takedown
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Christ. No joy for Hurst on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christ but Christ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jamil Hurst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hurst lands a jab to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurst misses with a takedown attempt - Christ sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamil Hurst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hurst, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamil Hurst!
A relieved looking Jamil Hurst 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: BKFC 9 - Grochowik vs Thwack
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Hurst dives in and grabs Shinsaku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shinsaku pushes down on Hurst's head and hops out.
Shinsaku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Hurst drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shinsaku 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#
Shinsaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hurst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Hurst has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst stopping the sweep attempt from Shinsaku.
Hurst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shinsaku trying to control the position.
Shinsaku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hurst is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hurst shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shinsaku is trying to defend but Hurst finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shinsaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hurst slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hurst tries to free his leg and advance position but Shinsaku is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hurst looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hurst 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.
Hurst won't allow Shinsaku to sweep him here.
Shinsaku keeps trying to improve his position.
Shinsaku is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up.
Shinsaku being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shinsaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinsaku. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Shinsaku darts in and clinches Hurst up against the cage.#TD#
Hurst lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Shinsaku has one foot on Hurst's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shinsaku misses with a head kick.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Hurst manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shinsaku on his heels. He'll look to pass Shinsaku's guard now, I'm sure.
Hurst wants to pass the guard but Shinsaku is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hurst is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shinsaku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shinsaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shinsaku throws a head kick that half lands.
Shinsaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinsaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shinsaku misses with a hook #TD#
and Hurst counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shinsaku won't be happy with that.
Hurst moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shinsaku tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hurst presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hurst controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Hurst is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shinsaku has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shinsaku! #T1##SUB#
Hurst looking for a triangle here. Shinsaku is fighting it but it looks tight! Hurst pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shinsaku is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BKFC 7 - Hurst vs Noodlemegado
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Noodlemegadov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurst tries to counter with a takedown but Noodlemegadov is quick to defend against it.
Hurst has a takedown stuffed.
Hurst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hurst is defended easily by Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Noodlemegadov takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses.
Hurst avoids the body shot from Noodlemegadov.
Noodlemegadov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hurst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noodlemegadov misses the shot to the body.
Noodlemegadov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noodlemegadov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Hurst counters with a shoot takedown. Noodlemegadov fights it but they end up in guard.
Noodlemegadov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hurst manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Hurst is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hurst with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hurst wants to free his trapped foot but Noodlemegadov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hurst is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurst trying to mount his opponent but Noodlemegadov defends it.
Hurst perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Hurst wants to work for an arm triangle but Noodlemegadov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Noodlemegadov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurst.
Hurst prevents Noodlemegadov from standing back up. #T3##SUB#
Hurst is working for a submission of some sort.
Hurst seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noodlemegadov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Hurst seems content to control.
Hurst has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Hurst 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hurst is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hurst seems to be working for a kimura but Noodlemegadov defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Hurst dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Noodlemegadov throws a leg kick #TD#
so Hurst counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hurst trying to control but Noodlemegadov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hurst wants to pass the guard but Noodlemegadov is keeping the position.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Noodlemegadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noodlemegadov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hurst 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. #T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hurst works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura here.
Hurst controlling the pace. #SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura but Noodlemegadov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hurst to get the leverage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurst is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Noodlemegadov!
Hurst takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Noodlemegadov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hurst sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hurst has hold of Noodlemegadov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Noodlemegadov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noodlemegadov can do to turn this around?
Noodlemegadov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Hurst goes for an armbar but Noodlemegadov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Noodlemegadov.
Hurst looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurst, not yet.
Noodlemegadov wants to stand and escape but instead Hurst has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Noodlemegadov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noodlemegadov wants to stand but Hurst is controlling the position. #T4#
Hurst controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Noodlemegadov keeps moving.
Hurst controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.

Jamil Hurst dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hurst scores with a takedown into Noodlemegadov's guard.
Hurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hurst has gone for a leg lock! Noodlemegadov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hurst's guard.#REVB##T1#
Noodlemegadov wants to stand but Hurst is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Noodlemegadov is posturing up here but Hurst has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Noodlemegadov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Noodlemegadov has to tap! Slick submission there by Hurst!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamil Hurst!
An out of breath Jamil Hurst thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KO 7: Beginning of the End
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Wade throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Hurst counters with a single leg into guard. Wade didn't expect that.
Hurst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hurst 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.
Wade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hurst forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hurst is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wade is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamil Hurst!
Jamil Hurst seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The greatest teacher
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Hurst shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Hurst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurst shoots in for a double leg but Yan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Yan gets caught flat footed, as Hurst shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yan pulls Hurst in to control the position.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yan tries to get out of the position.
Hurst looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hurst postures up. #T1#
Yan trying to strike off his back.
Hurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Hurst drops back looking for a leg! Yan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yan manages to kick Hurst off! Hurst jumps back into Yan's guard.
Yan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Hurst with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hurst thinking.
Jinjing Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamil Hurst.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yan throwing a counter right hand but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Hurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yan.
Jinjing Yan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hurst closes the distance and clinches up with Yan, looking for a takedown. Hurst pushes Yan against the cage but Yan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown but Yan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yan is looking for a counter combo.
Yan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurst.
Hurst shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yan defends it nicely.#T3#
Hurst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yan's waist but Yan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hurst off to one side.
Yan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurst.
An attempted straight right counter from Yan misses the target.
Hurst shoots in looking for a takedown but Yan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hurst's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown but Yan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Yan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hurst walks into a stiff left hand from Yan.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown but Yan shows good takedown defense.
Yan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Yan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Hurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yan tries to avoid it but Hurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yan to the ground. Yan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Yan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurst goes for a double leg but Yan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yan continues to drive forward.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt.
Yan throwing a counter right hand but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Hurst takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Jamil Hurst has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yan with a nice cross.
Hurst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yan as he jumps to the side.
Yan is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jinjing Yan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamil Hurst's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hurst throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yan was covering up waiting for the punch and Hurst finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan trying to control the position.
Hurst trying to control but Yan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hurst advances position into side control!
Yan holding on.#SUB2#
Hurst has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hurst yanks on the arm and Yan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hurst.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamil Hurst!
An out of breath Jamil Hurst thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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