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Event: Highland 208     
Date:   Nov 18, 2022
#R1#
Tuytuhlz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Hand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuytuhlz just misses with a punch to the body.
Hand throws out a counter right but Tuytuhlz avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Tuytuhlz does it's job there.
Hand staying out of range there.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tuytuhlz with a body shot.
A left lands for Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz avoids the body shot from Hand.
Tuytuhlz throws a poor cross that misses
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuytuhlz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tuytuhlz misses the jab.
Hand keeps the fight on the outside.
Hand unleashes a big counter combination but Tuytuhlz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tuytuhlz fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Tuytuhlz swings for the body but Hand moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz swings for the body but Hand moves out of range.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz lands a glancing blow to the side of Hand's head.
Hand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tuytuhlz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hand counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Tuytuhlz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Hand coming out on top.#ROC2#Tuytuhlz is rocked!
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy uppercut
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Tuytuhlz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuytuhlz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hand counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Highland 196     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Cartwright gets a double leg takedown into Hand's guard.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Hand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Hand!#REVB#
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hand is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Cartwright has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hand 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 Cartwright.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cartwright is trying to control Hand's posture but Hand avoids it.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but Hand keeps moving and retains side control.
Cartwright keeping his opponent close.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hand's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Cartwright with the active half guard here but Hand passes nicely into side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Hand controlling the position.
Cartwright tries to bench press Hand off him but Hand keeps the position.
Cartwright is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hand postures up. #SUB#
Hand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cartwright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hand has managed to get both his arms back between Cartwright's legs - danger averted.
Hand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hand has picked Cartwright up and slammed him! Cartwright can't keep hold of the triangle and Hand manages to pass to side control!
Cartwright struggling a bit here.
Cartwright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hand in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is trying to control Hand's posture but Hand avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diamond Hand dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cartwright forces Hand back against the cage and clinches.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Hand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright tries to clinch up.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hand tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hand to the ground. Hand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cartwright forces Hand back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Hand manages to get underhooks.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hand has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright. #T1#
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hand is defending well.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hand.
Hand lands a left hand.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Hand breaks the clinch.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Hand, which made it look bad.
Hand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cartwright doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hand digs a good hook to Cartwright's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hand steps in with a hook that catches Cartwright right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hand follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cartwright looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
A very excited looking Diamond Hand 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: Highland 183     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
San closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shichiroji San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
San slips under a jab from Hand.
San tries to clinch but Hand moves away
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hand! But no joy.
San is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for San, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from San with a body shot.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
San misses with a left hand
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
San tries to clinch up.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hand.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hand moves away.
San ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
San tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
San swinging wildly here.
San tries to clinch up but Hand circles away and keeps his distance.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
San with a nice cross.#T2#
San takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
San misses with a body punch
and San takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
San darts in and clinches Hand up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hand working hard to break the clinch.
Hand is trying to break free.
Hand tries a body shot but San blocks it.
San lands with a light punch inside.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San scores with a shot to the side of Hand's head.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by San.
Hand misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Hand controls his hands.
Hand misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from San.
San tries to clinch up but Hand circles away and keeps his distance.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hand.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
San is looking to wear down Hand with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hand misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand misses.
San is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
A cross from San lands.
San is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
San lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Hand is rocked!
Hand chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San can pounce on him.
Hand is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and San counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by San.
Hand seems to have recovered his senses.
Hand tries a body shot but San blocks it.
San throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San backwards.
San working aggressively here.
San lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hand backwards.
A short left from San.
San lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hand backwards.
San has Hand pressed against the cage, preventing Hand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
San cracks Hand on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hand falls backwards against the cage. San follows up with more strikes that drop Hand to his knees. San keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hand! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shichiroji San!
Shichiroji San decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Highland 176     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1#
Hand throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minoru Ii works Hand's body with a nice hook.
Hand throws the left hand but Minoru Ii avoids the punch easily.
Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Hand.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Hand.
Minoru Ii connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Minoru Ii moves forwards but Hand connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Hand moved out of range nicely.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Hand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hand keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Hand misses the target.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Hand moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hand.
Minoru Ii moves to clinch but Hand breaks away
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Minoru Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Minoru Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hand looks to land a left hand but Minoru Ii moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.#T3#
Minoru Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Minoru Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minoru Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hand slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
Hand swings widly with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a crisp right that sends Hand to the canvas! Minoru Ii follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A very excited looking Kohinata Minoru Ii 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: Highland 170     
Date:   Jun 24, 2022
#R1##TD#
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hand has worked his arm free - good work by Hand!
Lee throwing strikes but Hand manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hand's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee moves into full guard.
Hand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Hand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee keeping full guard, as Hand tries to pass. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Hand pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.#SUB#
Lee looking for subs off his back but Hand has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hand wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to improve his position but Hand is controlling well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Hand has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hand defends well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hand passes into side control.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lee tries to move into range but Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Hand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand defends well and Lee ends up having to push Hand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#BC2#
Hand breaks from the clinch.
Lee defending well as Hand loads up on a big left hand.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hand keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hand counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand swivels and escapes.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hand checks a low kick from Lee.
Hand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hand! But no joy.
Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee looks for a takedown but Hand sprawls well.
Hand cracks Lee with a good jab.
Hand lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Robert Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
Hand throws an overhand right that drops Lee like a sack of potatoes! Hand dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
Our winner, Diamond Hand, 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: Highland 164     
Date:   May 29, 2022
#R1#
Vinogradov throws a series of strikes that have Hand backpedaling.
Vinogradov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hand.
Vinogradov cracks Hand with an open hand slap.
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vinogradov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Vinogradov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Vinogradov catches Hand right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Vinogradov gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinogradov trying to control from half guard but Hand is working away. #T1#
Vinogradov is really struggling to control Hand but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hand can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hand is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov. #SUB#
Vinogradov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but Hand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vinogradov to get the leverage. #SUB#
Vinogradov 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#
Vinogradov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hand is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Vinogradov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working.
Hand wants to improve his position but Vinogradov is controlling well. #SUB#
Vinogradov wants to work for an arm triangle but Hand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vinogradov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vinogradov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Vinogradov goes for an armbar but Hand turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hand. #SUB#
Vinogradov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hand defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov keeping full guard, as Hand tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vinogradov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand.
Vinogradov misses with a left hand
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Hand moves out of range.
Hand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hand but Hand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.#T1#
Vinogradov cracks Hand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hand defending well as Vinogradov loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Hand misses.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Vinogradov cracks Hand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown but Hand sprawls well.
It seemed like Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Hand misses with a hook.
Vinogradov attempts a counter takedown but Hand avoids it well and moves away.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand throws a looping overhand right but Vinogradov ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinogradov misses the target.#T3#
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinogradov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinogradov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hand enables Vinogradov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hand manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Vinogradov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hand has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vinogradov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hand has passed into half guard! #T4#
Vinogradov wants to control but Hand is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hand content to control rather than advance.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hand pulls his head out easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vinogradov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Hand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown but Hand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinogradov defending well as Hand loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Hand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinogradov doesn't seem phased though.
Vinogradov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinogradov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov shoots and misses
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinogradov drops his hands momentarily and Hand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vinogradov shoots in for a double leg but Hand sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Hand misses with a straight left.
Vinogradov connects with a body shot.
Vinogradov slips a jab from Hand.
Vinogradov has a takedown stuffed.
Hand stuffs the takedown.
Vinogradov avoids the body shot from Hand.
Hand slips under a jab.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Vinogradov shoots in and bounces Hand off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diamond Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vinogradov preventing the sweep.
Vinogradov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hand is retaining full guard.
Sergey Vinogradov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinogradov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vinogradov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hand is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hand has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Vinogradov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hand defends well.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vinogradov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hand is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Vinogradov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vinogradov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hand wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
Vinogradov controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself.
Hand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diamond Hand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vinogradov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!

Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Highland 160     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Hand's defenses.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Oliva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hand on the side of the head.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Hand moved out of range nicely.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand slips a jab from Oliva.
Oliva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliva throws a hook but Hand blocks it.
Hand throws the left hand but Oliva avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oliva. #T1#
Oliva fails to land with a series of punches.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva slips under a jab.
Hand moves away from the strike by Oliva.
A little jabbing left from Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Oliva finds it's way through Hand's defenses.
Hand misses with a jab to the body
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliva throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliva.
Hand throws a shot to the body.
Oliva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliva thinking.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Oliva walks into a stiff left hand from Hand.
Hand misses with a hook.
Oliva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliva moves out of range as Hand strikes.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Hand is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Hand ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Hand counters with a nice body shot.
Hand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.#T4#
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Hand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Biscuit Oliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva misses with a body shot
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliva slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Oliva misses its target.
Hand misses with a straight right.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Hand manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Hand moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand misses with a two punch combination.
Hand slips under a jab from Oliva.
Hand bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliva's head backwards.
Oliva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Oliva lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand looks to throw the jab but Oliva is out of range.
Oliva throwing a counter right hand but Hand manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hand! But no joy.
Hand staying out of range there.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Oliva misses with a looping right.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva throws a combination. Hand tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oliva misses the jab.
As Oliva backs off Hand throws a huge counter combo but Oliva manages to avoid it all.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Oliva is rocked!#T2#
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Hand misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Oliva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Biscuit Oliva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hand throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diamond Hand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Oliva seems to have got his legs back now.
Hand takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Oliva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hand counters with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biscuit Oliva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diamond Hand!
A victorious Diamond Hand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Highland 156     
Date:   Apr 24, 2022
#R1#
Crawley misses with a looping left.
Hand stuns Crawley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crawley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crawley connects with an inside leg kick.
Hand moves away from the strike by Crawley.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crawley.
Hand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Crawley's corner calls for a 1-2. Crawley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crawley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crawley misses the jab.
Billy Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hand takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hand cracks Crawley with a good jab.
Crawley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Hand misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crawley.
Crawley misses with a hook
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawley with the inside leg kick.
Crawley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hand throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crawley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hand blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand. Crawley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hand.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Crawley slips the punch.#T3#
A shot to the body from Crawley misses
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Crawley.
Hand avoids the head kick by Crawley.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Crawley misses
letting Hand counter with a right hand.
Crawley misses with a hook. Hand ducked under it nicely.
Crawley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.#KD2#
Hand lands a left and a right that send Crawley crashing to the mat, dazed. Hand thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hand looks to land a right hand but Crawley moved out of range.
Hand tries to bum rush Crawley with a series of wild strikes but Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Hand throws a shot from downtown. Crawley moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Crawley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawley throws a lazy uppercut
and Crawley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crawley staying out of range there.
Crawley throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Hand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hand looks to throw the jab but Crawley is out of range.
Crawley misses with a looping left.
Crawley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hand.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hand misses the jab.
Crawley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hand on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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 Billy Crawley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crawley slips under a jab from Hand.
Hand might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crawley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hand on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crawley swings for the body but Hand moves out of range.
Crawley throws a lazy right hand but Hand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hand throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
Hand checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crawley. #T1#
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy Crawley is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Hand misses.
Crawley lands a nice shot to the body.
Crawley throws a front kick aimed at Hand's knee but Hand avoids it well.
A jab from Hand misses.
Crawley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hand just manages to avoid it.
Crawley misses with a hook
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawley. That's going to slow Hand down.
Hand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Crawley is predictable there
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawley scores with a body shot.
Crawley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Crawley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawley. That's going to slow Hand down.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Crawley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawley.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Crawley slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand throws an overhand right that lands on Crawley's shoulder, as Crawley tries to avoid the shot.
Crawley connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawley avoids the body shot from Hand.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Crawley.
Hand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Crawley misses with a hook. Hand ducked under it nicely.
Crawley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hand misses with an uppercut. Crawley saw that one coming.
Crawley lands with a kick to the temple. Hand shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hand scrambles back to his feet.
Crawley lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Hand is rocked!
Crawley and Hand are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Crawley throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Hand into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Crawley knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Crawley!
Billy Crawley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Highland 149     
Date:   Apr 01, 2022
#R1#
Hand scores with a shot to the body.
Lawris throws a combination that misses
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawris throws a combination that misses
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Lawris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawris duly obliges.
Lawris tries to move into range but Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawris misses with a double jab
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawris misses with a double jab
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Lawris toppling to the canvas! Lawris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hand finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Ray Lawris has been cut.
Lawris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawris misses with a combination #KD2#
and Hand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lawris! Hand lets Lawris back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Lawris is rocked!
Lawris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Lawris misses with the combination. #T1#
Hand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawris momentarily.
Lawris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lawris is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Hand lands a big uppercut and Lawris crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lawris looks OK. Hand waves Lawris back to his feet!
Oh Lawris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Lawris toppling to the canvas! Lawris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hand finish him?!
Hand is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lawris had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawris tries to get into range but Hand steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Lawris! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hand scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
A very excited looking Diamond Hand 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: Highland 138     
Date:   Feb 20, 2022
#R1#
Hand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Hand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hand slips a jab from Barbosa.
Hand lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Hand moved out of range.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hand sprawls well. Hand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Hand moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Jab by Hand.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Hand shakes it off.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa throws a hook but Hand avoids it easily.
Hand throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Hand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches up with Hand, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes Hand against the cage but Hand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Barbosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hand!
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hand keeps working. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hand rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Hand! #T4#
Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Barbosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hand has his hands clasped together but Barbosa extends and breaks Hand's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Barbosa!

 

Event: Highland 131     
Date:   Jan 28, 2022
#R1#
Askrew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hand throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Hand avoids it well and moves away.
Hand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hand connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Hand misses #TD#
and Askrew counters with a single leg into guard. Hand didn't expect that. #SUB#
Askrew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hand dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Askrew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Askrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hand defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Askrew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Askrew throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hand escapes and throws Askrew's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Askrew is looking to regain half guard here but Hand keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Askrew seems a little lost for a moment, as Hand dominates the positioning.
Askrew is looking for a sweep.
Hand controls the position.
Askrew is looking to reverse the position.
Hand controls the position.
Askrew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hand wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hand's best efforts.#T2#
Hand seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Askrew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hand sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hand works his way into full mount!
Askrew is trying to reverse the position but instead Hand has taken his back - oops!
Hand is hanging on to Askrew's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Hand controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Askrew's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Askrew is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Hand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askrew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Askrew's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hand trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Askrew doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand controlling well, preventing Askrew from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askrew.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Hand.
Askrew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hand to score with a decent uppercut.
Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askrew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hand sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Askrew 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Askrew tries to move into range but Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hand looks to land a right hand but Askrew moved out of range.
Askrew feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Hand. Those never looked like landing.
Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askrew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hand might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Askrew attempts a counter takedown but Hand avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askrew slips a jab from Hand.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hand sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Askrew slips a jab from Hand.
Askrew staying out of range there.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand jabs Askrew right on the nose. Askrew blinks but takes it well.
Askrew walks into a jab.
Hand throws a jab when Askrew was well out of range.
Hand scores with a body shot.
Hand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Hand does it's job there.
Askrew walks into a straight right hand from Hand.#T2#
Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Askrew is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Askrew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Hand lands.
Askrew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hand throws a hook but Askrew blocks it.
Hand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand misses with a straight right.
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askrew.
Askrew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Askrew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Hand.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hand digs a good body shot into Askrew's ribs.
Hand scores with the left hand. Askrew knows he should have avoided that one.
Hand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hand lands a slapping body shot.
Askrew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand clobbers Askrew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Hand lands a big uppercut and Askrew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Askrew looks OK. Hand waves Askrew back to his feet!#ROC2#Askrew is rocked!
Hand feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Askrew crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Highland 125     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022
#R1#
Hand lands a body shot.
Hand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon misses with a few strikes there.
Hand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saigon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saigon has time to react.
The fighters circling - Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Saigon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hand defends it well.
Hand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Hand misses the target.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand misses with an uppercut
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hand in his tracks.
Saigon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hand throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hand.#T1#
Nice cross by Saigon.
Hand misses with a body shot
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Saigon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hand throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Hand ducks right into an uppercut from Saigon.
Hand with a hook.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saigon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hand off the cage and back into range.
Saigon throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saigon clobbers Hand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hand swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Saigon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saigon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Saigon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hand missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saigon with a nice cross.
Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saigon.
Hand lands a nice looking body shot.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saigon misses with a hook.
Saigon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hand's head.
Saigon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hand throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Hand.
Saigon misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand walks into a jab.
Hand looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Saigon's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saigon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hand cracks Saigon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Saigon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Hand's body.
Hand misses with a looping right.
Hand cracks a nice hook into Saigon's ribs.
Hand lands with a nice body punch.
Hand misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Saigon has Hand up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Saigon trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Hand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Hand scores with a punch to the head.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saigon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saigon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon lands a nice shot that snaps Hand's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saigon lands a jab to Hand's midsection.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Saigon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hand takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Saigon throws a right hand that Hand ducks under and follows up with a left that Hand also avoids with ease.
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
Hand lands an overhand right.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Hand's body.
Saigon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Saigon is rocked!
Hand looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Hand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hand lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saigon falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hand dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
A victorious Diamond Hand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.

 

Event: Highland 120     
Date:   Dec 17, 2021
#R1#
Veainu slips a jab from Hand.
Veainu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Hand looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hand.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Hand manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hand misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hand fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Hand. #T1#
Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Hand.
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
A nice side step and Hand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hand.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hand tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hand lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Hand.
Hand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Hand throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hand misses with an uppercut
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hand misses with a lunging right hand
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand.
Hand misses the body punch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Hand lands.
Hand throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Hand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Hand lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Hand swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Hand is rocked!
Hand misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a huge left! Hand is in big trouble! He's backing up but Veainu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hand from any more damage. A dominating finish by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!

 

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Aug 24, 2021
#R1#
Hand with a jab.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Hand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand misses.
Hand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finlayson lands a lovely overhand right.
Finlayson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Finlayson lands a nice looking body shot.
Finlayson misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand misses.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Hand is rocked!
Hand looks up at the clock. Bad move! Finlayson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hand. Finlayson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

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

 

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2021
#R1#
Lachmann shoots in and drives through. Hand sprawls well.
Lachmann tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
Lachmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Lachmann throws a head kick but Hand moves out of range.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lachmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lachmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand defends well and Lachmann ends up having to push Hand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lachmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand misses its target.
Ludwig Lachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand lands a body shot.
Lachmann misses with the combination.
Hand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Hand as Lachmann shoots in.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lachmann.
Lachmann misses with the body kick
and Hand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Lachmann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lachmann moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand misses its target.
Hand is looking to wear down Lachmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lachmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Lachmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand swivels and escapes.#T2#
Hand slaps away a takedown attempt from Lachmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lachmann moves to clinch but Hand breaks away
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lachmann misses with a head kick.
Hand swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lachmann tries for a takedown but Hand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lachmann misses with a takedown
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Lachmann tries to clinch up but Hand circles away and keeps his distance.
Lachmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Hand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Hand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lachmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lachmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Lachmann toppling to the canvas! Lachmann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hand finish him?!#ROC#Lachmann is rocked!#TD2#
Lachmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Hand bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hand counters with a left to the body.
Lachmann looks winded!#T4#
Lachmann fails with the takedown
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lachmann wants to clinch
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lachmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Lachmann throws a head kick that misses
and Hand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lachmann tries to clinch
and Hand counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
After winning the bout, Diamond Hand thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: The Island Season 12, 205 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Aug 22, 2021
#R1#
Hand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xan looks to land a right hand but Hand moved out of range.
It looked like Hand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xan connects with a crisp jab.
Xan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Xan misses the target.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Xan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hand clinches with his opponent.
Xan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hand holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Xan prevents a body shot from Hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hand is defending well.
Hand stalling.
A short uppercut from Hand. #T1#
Xan wants a takedown but no success here.
Hand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Hand - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Hand on the inside.
Xan working aggressively here. #BC2#
Xan manages to break the clinch.
Xan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amaharo Xan.
The fighters circling - Xan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xan tests Hand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xan 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.
Xan defending well as Hand loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Xan misses.#T2#
Xan throws a hook to the side of Hand's head but Hand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
Hand moves out of range as Xan strikes.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Hand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xan to score with a decent uppercut.
Xan takes a swing at Hand's ribcage but misses.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hand's hands.
Xan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Xan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Hand pushes Xan off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Xan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hand has time to react.
Xan scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Xan.
A big right from Xan misses.
Xan dips to his left and cracks Hand with an uppercut!
Xan misses with a hook.
Xan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hand at a distance.
Xan misses with a hook
and Xan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xan throws a jab when Hand was well out of range.
Hand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hand had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xan throws a body punch but Hand moves out of range.
Hand is looking to counter punch.
Hand slips under a jab.
Xan throws a poor cross that misses
and Hand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xan misses with a straight left.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Hand. No joy for Xan on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hand counters with a left to the body.
Xan misses with a combination
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Xan.
The fighters circling - Xan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Diamond Hand will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Xan looks to land a combination. Hand sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xan misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xan.
Jab, jab by Xan - just one landing.
Xan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xan misses with a hook.
Hand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xan misses with a looping right.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xan throws an off balance right hand
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xan throws a sloppy body shot
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Xan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand looks to throw the jab but Xan is out of range. #T1#
Xan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hand counters with a left to the body.
Xan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hand.
Xan misses with a body shot.
Hand lands with a right hand.
Xan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Xan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hand on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hand slips a straight right by Xan.
Xan scores with a jab to the head.
Xan throws a looping overhand right but Hand ducks down to avoid it.
Hand is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xan.
Xan throws a body punch but Hand moves out of range.
Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xan misses with a body punch
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xan fails with the takedown.
Xan scores with a jab. Hand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xan takes a swing at Hand's ribcage but misses.
Hand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xan.
A little feinted left hand from Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amaharo Xan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xan.
Xan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Xan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hand to regain full guard.
Hand keeping moving, preventing Xan from controlling successfully.
Xan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hand pulls Xan in close to prevent any damage.
Xan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hand has wrist control.#T4#
Xan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hand pulls Xan in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hand keeping moving, preventing Xan from controlling successfully.
Xan looking to pass the guard.
Hand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xan is fighting to break Hand's control of his arms but Hand is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hand trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Amaharo Xan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Xan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand was well out of range. Poor timing from Xan.
An attempted straight right counter from Hand misses the target.
Xan throws a looping overhand right but Hand ducks down to avoid it.
Amaharo Xan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xan misses with a right hand
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xan swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hand counter with a right hand. #KD#
Hand lands a big right hand that sends Xan crashing to the mat! Hand stays standing though and waves Xan back to his feet!#ROC#Xan is rocked!
Xan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hand 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 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
Our winner, Diamond Hand, 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: IXF LV     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021
#R1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Veainu sends Hand crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Hand up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hand is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Diamond Hand has been cut.
Hand misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!

 

Event: IXF XLVII     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Hand works the jab nicely.
Up tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Up walks into a straight right hand from Hand.
Hand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Up in his tracks.
Up looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hand circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab lands there for Hand.#ROC#Up is rocked!
Up is aggressively charging in as Hand backs up avoiding any damage. Hand tosses out a jab and Up runs right into it face first! Up is out cold! Hand dropped down on all fours and is barking in Up's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
After the fight, Diamond Hand was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: IXF XLIII     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hand lands a lovely overhand right.
Askrew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hand finds it's way round the side to connect with Askrew's head.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Askrew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hand.
Askrew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hand defends it well.
Hand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Askrew has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Askrew feints the counter takedown.
Hand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askrew looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Askrew on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Hand cracks Askrew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Askrew.
Hand lands a really nice looking cross but Askrew seems unphased.
Askrew slips a jab and a cross from Hand.
Askrew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Askrew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hand finds it's way round the side to connect with Askrew's head. #KD#
Hand lands a big right hand that sends Askrew crashing to the mat! Hand stays standing though and waves Askrew back to his feet!
Hand lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Askrew is looking to close the distance but Hand sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Askrew crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Askrew is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: IXF XXXVIII     
Date:   Jun 20, 2021
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cannons is defended easily by Hand.
Cannons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cannons fails with the takedown
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Cannons has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Cannons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannons shoots for a takedown but Hand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Hand's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hand lands a lovely overhand right.
Cannons looks for a takedown but Hand sprawls well.
Cannons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Cannons shoots for a double leg takedown but Hand sprawls well. He's pushed Cannons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cannons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand defends well and Cannons ends up having to push Hand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hand.
Cannons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hand backwards.
Cannons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand blocks a body shot from Cannons.
Hand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cannons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hand lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Cannons.
Cannons keeps control of Hand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
Cannons misses with some punches.
Cannons prevents a body shot from Hand.
Hand can't break the clinch.
Cannons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hand scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Cannons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hand's efforts to push away.
Cannons can't find room to land a body shot as Hand controls the action.
Hand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hand stalling.
Hand prevents a body shot from Cannons.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cannons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hand.
Cannons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannons tries to work over Hand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hand is trying to push Cannons away but Cannons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hand blocks a body shot from Cannons.
Hand content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hand lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Hand on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Hand on the inside.
Hand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannons keeps control of Hand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hand is leaning against Cannons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannons lands a left hand.
Cannons swings wildly with an uppercut but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannons stalling in the clinch.
Cannons tries to throw a body punch but Hand avoids it by throwing Cannons back against the cage.
Cannons tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
Cannons lands with a right to the head.
Hand blocks a body shot from Cannons.
A right hand to the body from Cannons.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cannons.
Hand tries to work over Cannons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hand prevents a body shot from Cannons.
A short body shot lands from Hand as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Hand lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hand fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand's elbow.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
Cannons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannons has Hand pressed against the cage, preventing Hand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannons gets through Hand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannons struggles to land a body shot inside as Hand controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannons.
Cannons tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
Hand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hand blocks a body shot from Cannons.
Cannons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannons keeps control of Hand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hand lands a right hand.
Hand is leaning against Cannons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cannons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hand stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannons. Cannons gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Cannons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cannons shoots in for a takedown but Hand shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Cannons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand throws a shot from downtown. Cannons moves away and avoids it.
Cannons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cannons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Cannons toppling to the canvas! Cannons scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hand finish him?!#ROC2#Cannons is rocked!#T1#
Cannons misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand 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 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: IXF XXXII     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Doraku Niten has been cut.
Hand's corner calls for a 1-2. Hand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niten circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Hand misses with a hook #TD2#
and Niten counters with a single leg into guard. Hand didn't expect that.
Niten with a flurry of punches that miss.
Niten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niten throwing strikes from guard but Hand blocks nicely.
Hand is adopting a defensive guard.
Hand's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Niten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niten throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Niten landing some decent shots from guard.
Niten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hand is keeping the position for now.
Niten pushes down on Hand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Niten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niten on the ground.
Hand is looking to improve his position.
Niten 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.
Niten thows a huge punch but Hand dodges it nicely.
Hand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niten.
Niten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand tries to get to full guard but Niten has control of the leg.
Niten 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. #T3#
Hand trying to hold on to Niten's head to control him but Niten postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hand wants to improve his position but Niten is controlling well.
Niten winds up and cracks Hand with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hand is looking for a sweep. Niten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niten lands with a punch from half guard.
Niten winds up and cracks Hand with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Niten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Niten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Niten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niten.
Niten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hand won't allow Niten to pass to mount.
Hand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hand tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Niten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niten is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Niten there.
Ground and pound from Niten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand is looking for a sweep. Niten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niten lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Niten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hand with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hand is controlling Niten's trapped leg to prevent Niten from advancing to side control.
Hand taking some punishment here, with Niten in his half guard. #ROC2#Hand is rocked!
Niten lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Hand is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niten scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Niten scores with a big shot! Hand's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hand! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doraku Niten!

 

Event: IXF XXVI     
Date:   May 19, 2021
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vinogradov is defended easily by Hand.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Vinogradov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinogradov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hand slips a jab from Vinogradov.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Vinogradov with that takedown attempt.
Hand throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.#T1#
Vinogradov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a takedown
and Hand counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vinogradov thinking.
Hand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
letting Hand counter with a right hand.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Hand misses its target.#T2#
Vinogradov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hand counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinogradov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hand pinned against the cage. Hand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinogradov dives in and grabs Hand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hand pushes down on Vinogradov's head and hops out.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinogradov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Vinogradov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hand tries to avoid it but Vinogradov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hand to the ground. Hand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hand is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vinogradov defending well as Hand loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Vinogradov misses.
Hand lands a nice shot that snaps Vinogradov's head back.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand misses the jab.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hand is fending him off so far but Vinogradov persists. Nope, Hand circles away and we're back to standing.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Hand ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Hand misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinogradov! But no joy.
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinogradov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Hand misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Hand throwing a counter right hand but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Hand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Hand avoids the punch easily.
Hand throwing a counter right hand but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vinogradov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinogradov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vinogradov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hand takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Hand throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Vinogradov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Hand ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vinogradov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hand has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Hand. Beautiful body shot.
Vinogradov thuds his right hand into Hand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hand moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinogradov throws a right hand that misses
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
Diamond Hand is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Vinogradov.#T4#
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
Jab, jab by Vinogradov - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
Hand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Hand misses.
It seemed like Vinogradov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hand slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
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 Diamond Hand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Hand looks to land a combination but Vinogradov avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Vinogradov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hand counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov misses the jab.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Vinogradov there.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Hand throwing a counter right hand but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Hand blocks a jab.
Vinogradov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hand pinned against the cage. Hand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Vinogradov with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Hand slips under a jab from Vinogradov.
A little feinted left hand from Hand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vinogradov has his takedown stuffed
letting Hand counter with a right hand.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Vinogradov.#TD2#
Vinogradov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vinogradov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sergey Vinogradov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hand keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
Vinogradov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinogradov advances position into side control!
Diamond Hand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinogradov misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Vinogradov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hand, who protects the arm well.
Hand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinogradov can do to turn this around?
Vinogradov working away.#T4##SUB2#
Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vinogradov trying to control the action but Hand is working from the bottom.
Hand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hand tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Vinogradov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinogradov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Vinogradov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vinogradov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hand is not content to let Vinogradov control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hand 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diamond Hand!

Diamond Hand decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: IXF XXI     
Date:   May 05, 2021
#R1#
Fodder misses with a body punch
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Fodder tries to clinch up.
Fodder is looking to clinch but Hand is avoiding it.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fodder throws a shot from downtown. Hand moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Fodder gets a clinch.
Fodder gets through Hand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hand blocks a body shot from Fodder.
Fodder can't find room to land a body shot as Hand controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hand.
Hand blocking some punches.
Fodder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fodder tries to work over Hand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fodder misses with a body punch.
Fodder blocking some punches.
Hand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fodder swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Fodder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand's elbow.
Hand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fodder misses with a body punch.
Fodder misses with some punches.
Hand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hand struggles to land a body shot inside as Fodder controls his hands.
Hand blocking some punches.
Hand is working Fodder over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hand.
Fodder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fodder misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hand.
Fodder is working Hand over against the cage.
I was talking to Fodder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fodder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hand.
Fodder misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Fodder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fodder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cannon Fodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fodder closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Jab by Fodder.
Fodder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Hand misses
and Fodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fodder darts in trying to clinch
and Hand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fodder at a distance. #T3#
Fodder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hand on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Fodder instigates a clinch.
Hand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hand lands with a short shot to the head.
Fodder misses with a punch to the body.
Fodder misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fodder.
Hand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hand tries to throw a body punch but Fodder avoids it by throwing Hand back against the cage.
Fodder throws a punch but it's blocked by Hand.
Fodder swings wildly with an uppercut but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fodder tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
Fodder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand's elbow.
Fodder misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Hand lands with a right to the head.
Fodder misses with some punches.
Fodder lands with a right to the head.
Fodder misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fodder tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
Hand tries to throw a body punch but Fodder avoids it by throwing Hand back against the cage.
Fodder pushes Hand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fodder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fodder prevents a body shot from Hand.
Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Fodder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fodder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand's elbow.
Fodder lands a nice shot to the body.
Hand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hand.
Nice body punch from Hand.
Hand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fodder backwards.
Hand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fodder backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hand fails to land.
Fodder jumps guard but Hand turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diamond Hand 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#
Fodder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand misses with a hook
and Fodder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fodder thuds a left hand into Hand's body.
Hand throws a right hand that misses
and Fodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fodder throws a body shot but no joy.
Fodder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fodder does it's job there.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fodder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
Hand throws out a counter right but Fodder avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Fodder moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Fodder there.
Some wild striking there from Fodder.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fodder tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fodder moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hand tries to throw a body punch but Fodder avoids it by throwing Hand back against the cage.
Hand scores with a shot to the side of Fodder's head.
A short body shot lands from Fodder as the two fighters clinch.
Fodder blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hand fails to land.
Hand lands a body punch.
Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hand taking a breather.
A short right from Fodder on the inside.
Hand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fodder can't find room to land a body shot as Hand controls the action.
Cannon Fodder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hand. #BC#
Fodder manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand thuds his right hand into Fodder's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hand goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fodder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fodder misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Fodder misses with a shot to the body
and Hand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Fodder is rocked!
Fodder throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Fodder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fodder throws a right hand that misses
and Hand counters with a nice body shot.
Fodder seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Hand misses its intended target.
Hand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fodder throws a nice looking combination but Hand bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fodder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fodder wants to clinch up but Hand keeps it at a distance.
Hand might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hand throws a hook but Fodder blocks it.
Fodder is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Hand throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Fodder.
Fodder wants to clinch
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fodder tries to clinch but Hand moves away
and Hand scores with a counter punch that sends Fodder to the canvas! Hand smells blood - he's punishing Fodder with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fodder has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
After the fight, Diamond Hand was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: IXF XVII     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Hand as Chaderito shoots in.
Chaderito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hand stuffs the takedown.
Diamond Hand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louciano Chaderito.
Chaderito with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hand counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Louciano Chaderito has been cut.
Chaderito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hand as Chaderito shoots in.
Hand is looking for a counter combo.
Hand stuffs the takedown attempt from Chaderito. Chaderito gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaderito shoots in for a takedown but Hand shows good takedown defense.
Chaderito misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaderito tries for a takedown but Hand circles away easily
and Chaderito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chaderito has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Hand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chaderito! Hand lets Chaderito back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chaderito misses with a takedown
and Hand counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chaderito looks winded!
Hand weaves into range and cracks Chaderito right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Chaderito goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hand is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
In his post fight interview, Diamond Hand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: IXF XI     
Date:   Apr 07, 2021
#R1#
Opress scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Opress lands with a straight right. Hand didn't see that one coming.
Savage Opress seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Savage Opress has been cut.
Hand misses the jab.
Opress throws a right hand that misses
and Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Opress seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Opress cracks Hand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Opress moves away from the strike by Hand.
Opress throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Opress! Hand is backing up but he can't get away as Opress lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Hand and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Savage Opress!
A very excited looking Savage Opress 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: CoMMA 3: Balestrin vs Job     
Date:   Mar 22, 2021
#R1#
Hand fails to land with a series of punches.
Blyat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand scores with a sloppy right hand. Blyat should have avoided that one.
Blyat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hand.
Blyat looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hand 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.
Blyat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hand lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Donk. Hand catches Blyat right on the button with a cross.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Blyat avoids the body shot from Hand.
Hand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blyat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blyat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hand connects with a jab.
Blyat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Hand lands a lovely overhand right.
Hand loads up on a big right hand but Blyat slips the punch.
Hand lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Hand's corner calls for a 1-2. Hand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blyat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hand misses with a straight left.
Blyat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyat is just out of range.
Hand misses with a wild combination.
Blyat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Blyat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hand.
Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blyat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blyat thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hand lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Hand scores with a hook to the body. Blyat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blyat gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hand gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CoMMA 1: Blyat vs Jesus     
Date:   Feb 26, 2021
#R1#
Hand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Hand.
Hand scores with the left hand. Yermutha knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Yermutha is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Phuck Yermutha has been cut.#CL2#
Yermutha has closed the distance and engaged Hand in a clinch.
Yermutha is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hand lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Yermutha jumps into guard, dragging Hand to the mat.
Hand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hand slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Yermutha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hand wants to pass the guard but Yermutha is keeping the position.
Hand seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Yermutha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Yermutha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yermutha is tightening it up a little... Hand has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hand reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hand taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yermutha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phuck Yermutha!

 

 
 
 
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