Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker moves away from the strike by HiChi.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by HiChi.
It looked like HiChi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walker.
HiChi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. HiChi moves away and avoids it.
HiChi looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on HiChi's shoulder, as HiChi tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from HiChi misses its target.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
HiChi scores with a decent looking hook.
HiChi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HiChi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like George Walker has been cut.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and HiChi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and HiChi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
HiChi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
HiChi slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker misses with a hook.
HiChi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##KD#
HiChi lands a big uppercut and Walker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walker looks OK. HiChi waves Walker back to his feet!#ROC#Walker is rocked!
HiChi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Walker out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi!
A victorious Xon HiChi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
HiChi throws a body punch but Dancer moves out of range.
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Dancer misses.
HiChi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dancer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi throws a right hand that misses
and Dancer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dancer works HiChi's body with a nice hook.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
HiChi misses with a left hand
and HiChi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Dancer looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.
HiChi misses with a right hand
and Dancer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer misses with a hook.
Dancer misses with an uppercut. HiChi saw that one coming.
HiChi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
HiChi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
HiChi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Dancer moves into range and clinches up with HiChi.
Dancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
HiChi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
HiChi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dancer tries to clinch up
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HiChi misses with a body punch
and Dancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HiChi scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Dancer has HiChi up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HiChi has had enough of the clinch but Dancer keeps him there for the moment.
Dancer digs a right hand into HiChi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on HiChi's gas tank.
HiChi blocks an uppercut.
Dancer digs a right hand into HiChi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on HiChi's gas tank.
Dancer throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
HiChi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
HiChi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dancer lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
HiChi breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Dancer misses.
HiChi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dancer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dancer slips under a jab from HiChi.
A jab lands there for Dancer.
HiChi throws an off balance right hand
and Dancer counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
HiChi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dancer's head.#CUT2#It looks like Lesley Dancer has been cut.
Dancer lands a jab to the nose.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
HiChi misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Dancer counters with a crisp right hand that drops HiChi! Dancer lets HiChi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#HiChi is rocked!
HiChi throws out a loose jab but Dancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
HiChi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
HiChi misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Dancer counters with a crisp right hand that drops HiChi! Dancer lets HiChi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer throws a looping overhand right but HiChi ducks down to avoid it.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
HiChi seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Dancer clinches up against the cage.
Dancer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
HiChi breaks the clinch.
HiChi 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.
Nice defenses there by HiChi.#T4#
Nice body punch from HiChi.
Dancer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Xon HiChi's cut even more.
HiChi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Dancer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from HiChi.
Dancer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HiChi. #KD#
Dancer cracks HiChi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dancer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning HiChi to stand back up!
Dancer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes HiChi! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 204
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
HiChi throws a looping overhand right but Berge ducks down to avoid it.
Berge throws a leg kick but HiChi checks it.
HiChi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berge walks into a jab.
HiChi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Berge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
HiChi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berge.
Jab from HiChi.
Berge fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HiChi defends it nicely.#T1#
Berge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Berge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. HiChi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Berge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, HiChi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berge's guard! Nice work there by HiChi! #SUB#
Berge looking for subs off his back but HiChi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berge wants to improve his position but HiChi is controlling well.
HiChi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Berge trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Berge actively working from the bottom here.
Berge wants to control but HiChi is keeping busy.
Berge wants to get back to full guard but HiChi has mounted him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berge is working to get back to half guard.
Berge wants to hold on but HiChi pushes him away.
Berge is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Berge tries to hold on but HiChi postures up.
HiChi prevents Berge from getting the reversal.
Berge is working hard here to advance position.
Berge tries to hold on but HiChi pushes him away.
We've been informed that HiChi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
HiChi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
HiChi avoids the attempt from Berge to control.
Berge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
HiChi looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
HiChi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berge working to try and regain half guard.
Berge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
HiChi takes a swing at Berge's ribcage but misses.
Xon HiChi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berge with a poor takedown
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
HiChi lands with a shot to the body.
HiChi misses with an uppercut.
HiChi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berge tries for a takedown but HiChi circles away easily
and Berge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and HiChi counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Berge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HiChi looks to land a right hand but Berge moved out of range.
Berge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from HiChi.#T1#
Donk. HiChi catches Berge right on the button with a cross.
HiChi lands a slapping body shot.
Xon HiChi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
HiChi lands with a right hand.
Berge is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
HiChi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berge slips a jab from HiChi.
HiChi looks to score with a jab to the body but Berge is just out of range.
Berge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from HiChi.
Berge moves out of range of the strikes.
HiChi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berge.#ROC2#Berge is rocked!
HiChi avoids the body shot from Berge.
Oh Berge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Berge looks up at the clock. Bad move! HiChi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Berge. HiChi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xon HiChi!
An out of breath Xon HiChi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'.

Event: Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
McCoy rushes HiChi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy keeps control of HiChi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on HiChi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
HiChi's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on HiChi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCoy prevents HiChi from breaking the clinch.
HiChi working hard to break the clinch.
McCoy keeps control of HiChi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
HiChi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy needs to keep his hands up - HiChi had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
McCoy darts in and clinches HiChi up against the cage.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
HiChi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McCoy darts in and clinches HiChi up against the cage.
HiChi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite HiChi's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
HiChi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
McCoy pushes HiChi up against the cage in a clinch.
HiChi blocks a body shot from McCoy.
HiChi is trying to break free.
McCoy has HiChi pressed against the cage, preventing HiChi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
HiChi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
McCoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
McCoy manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HiChi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
HiChi looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McCoy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McCoy'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.#T3#
McCoy is looking to advance position but HiChi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
McCoy controls the position.#T4#
McCoy tries to reverse the position but HiChi maintains control.
McCoy wants to control but HiChi is having none of it.
HiChi prevents McCoy from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCoy is looking to control HiChi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
HiChi keeps the fight on the outside.
HiChi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target.#CL#
McCoy instigates a clinch.
HiChi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCoy keeps control of HiChi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
HiChi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy connects with a right hand. HiChi shakes it off.
HiChi throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy tries to clinch up
and HiChi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McCoy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCoy tries to throw a body punch but HiChi avoids it by throwing McCoy back against the cage. #T1#
McCoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt HiChi or not. #BC2#
HiChi breaks the clinch.
HiChi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
HiChi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCoy darts in trying to clinch
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
HiChi misses the body punch
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCoy closes the distance but HiChi moves to the side
and HiChi counters with a crisp right that sends McCoy to the canvas! HiChi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xon HiChi!
Our winner, Xon HiChi, 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: VFC 103 Dingo vs Feynman
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1##KD2#
HiChi lands a big uppercut and Hall crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hall looks OK. HiChi waves Hall back to his feet!
Hall shoots and misses
and HiChi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
HiChi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Hall is rocked!
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and HiChi scores with a counter punch that sends Hall to the canvas! HiChi smells blood - he's punishing Hall with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hall has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xon HiChi!
A relieved looking Xon HiChi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFC 101 Abbott vs Dingo
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Hendrix ducks under a wild hook from HiChi.
Hendrix throws an off balance right hand
and HiChi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendrix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hendrix lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
HiChi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
HiChi moves out of range as Hendrix strikes.
Hendrix ducks under a wild hook from HiChi.
Hendrix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
HiChi needs to keep his hands up - Hendrix had a free shot at his head there.
Hendrix stalks HiChi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into HiChi's face. HiChi staggers backwards, shaken.
Brandon Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HiChi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Hendrix catches HiChi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends HiChi to the canvas! #ROC#HiChi is rocked!#SU#
Hendrix stands and steps away. HiChi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
HiChi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrix finish him?
HiChi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendrix.
HiChi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hendrix connects with a single shot there.
HiChi looks to land a combination but Hendrix avoids it well. #T1#
Hendrix misses with a hook
and Hendrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
HiChi walks into a left hand.
Hendrix misses with a straight left.
Hendrix connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt HiChi! He's out on his feet! Hendrix rushes in and drops HiChi with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brandon Hendrix!
After winning the bout, Brandon Hendrix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1##KD#
HiChi drops Ivkov with a beautiful combination! Ivkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - HiChi is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ivkov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aleksandar Ivkov has been cut.
HiChi jabs at Ivkov's body.
Ivkov is still on wobbly legs! Can HiChi finish him?
Ivkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivkov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ivkov limp body while HiChi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi!
A victorious Xon HiChi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 94 Feynman vs Tartakov
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Lorentz shoots in looking for a takedown. HiChi tries to sprawl out of it but Lorentz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HiChi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
HiChi looks to land a right hand but Lorentz moved out of range.
Lorentz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lorentz tries to clinch up.
HiChi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lorentz is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lorentz.
Lorentz with a poor takedown
letting HiChi counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Hendrik Lorentz has been cut.
Xon HiChi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Lorentz.
HiChi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorentz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
HiChi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorentz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
HiChi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lorentz slips under a jab from HiChi.
Lorentz shapes to counter with a head kick.
HiChi throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lorentz's jaw, knocking him onto his back! HiChi dives in looking to finish as Lorentz flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block HiChi's strikes! HiChi is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lorentz's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lorentz was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xon HiChi!
During a confident post fight interview, Xon HiChi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
HiChi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Einstein doesn't seem bothered though.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Einstein moves away.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Einstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from HiChi.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi connects with a single shot there.
HiChi stuffs the takedown attempt from Einstein. Einstein gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Einstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. HiChi is trying to defend but Einstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
HiChi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Einstein.
HiChi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Einstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Einstein 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.
Einstein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for HiChi! #T1#
HiChi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Einstein.
Einstein landing punches.
HiChi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Einstein controlling the position easily from mount.
HiChi tries to lock up and control but Einstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
HiChi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T2#
Einstein looking to finish with strikes here!
Einstein misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Einstein cracks HiChi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einstein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Einstein raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Einstein is working for a guillotine from mount but HiChi frees his head quite easily.
Einstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Einstein unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Einstein is going oldschool here, as he tries to force HiChi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so HiChi shrugs it off.
Einstein looking to control and managing it successfully.
Einstein throwing strikes here but HiChi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Einstein lands a couple of good shots and HiChi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
HiChi covers up after that shot from Einstein.
Einstein is controlling the position but HiChi somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Einstein is pressing down on HiChi's thigh, looking to free his foot. HiChi is holding on for now. #T4#
Einstein controlling the pace.
Einstein is pressing down on HiChi's thigh, looking to free his foot. HiChi is holding on for now.
Einstein trying to control the pace.
HiChi taking some punishment here, with Einstein in his half guard.
Einstein wants to pass to mount but HiChi is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Einstein throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Einstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Einstein trying to control but HiChi is working from the bottom.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HiChi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Einstein throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HiChi can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein stands up over HiChi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Einstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Einstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Einstein tries to free his leg and advance position but HiChi is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Einstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Einstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Einstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but HiChi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Einstein stands and throws HiChi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Einstein working the head with strikes. #T2#
Einstein tries to score with some ground and pound. HiChi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Einstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but HiChi keeps working.
Einstein looks up at the clock and then as HiChi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Einstein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
HiChi is being controlled here.
Einstein working away.
Einstein cracks HiChi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but HiChi keeps working.
Einstein taking a breather here. #T3##SUB#
Einstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Einstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Einstein cracks HiChi with a big right hand but HiChi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Einstein in side control, throwing shots but HiChi defends. #SUB#
Einstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Einstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Einstein has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Einstein trying to control but HiChi is having none of it.
Einstein is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. HiChi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Einstein working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Einstein controlling his opponent.
Einstein dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Einstein with shots to the head and body - HiChi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Einstein controlling his opponent.
Einstein raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Einstein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A jab from HiChi misses.
Einstein fails to land the takedown.
HiChi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Einstein.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Einstein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein dives in and grabs HiChi's left leg, looking for a takedown. HiChi pushes down on Einstein's head and hops out.
HiChi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Einstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from HiChi misses the target. #TD#
HiChi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Einstein lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Einstein tries to free his leg and advance position but HiChi is retaining full guard.
HiChi keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein pushing down on HiChi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Einstein tries to pass to full mount but HiChi defends it.
HiChi is looking to improve his position.
Einstein is keen to just control but HiChi is a slippery customer.
Einstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Einstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Xon HiChi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Einstein works his foot free and advances to mount.
Einstein controlling from mount.
HiChi tries to reverse the position but Einstein maintains control.
Einstein unloading with bombs!
Einstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as HiChi is looking to escape. #T3#
Einstein with a couple of short strikes.
Einstein dominating with strikes here.#CUT#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Einstein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Albert Einstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Einstein controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Einstein'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.
Einstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that HiChi can do to turn this around?
Einstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Albert Einstein!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Albert Einstein!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Albert Einstein!

Albert Einstein wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Albert Einstein, 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: The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
HiChi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carvalho on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Carvalho.
Carvalho stalks HiChi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into HiChi's face. HiChi staggers backwards, shaken.
Carvalho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
HiChi swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
HiChi ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by HiChi.
It looked like HiChi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but HiChi moved out of range.
Carvalho scores with a crisp jab that stopped HiChi in his tracks.
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!
HiChi moves out of range of the strikes.
HiChi fails to land with a series of punches.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by HiChi.
Guilherme Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from HiChi. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho is looking for the big counter here.
HiChi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carvalho has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carvalho misses with a double jab
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
HiChi throws a monster overhand right that drops Carvalho! HiChi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xon HiChi!
A very excited looking Xon HiChi 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: VFC 76 Fowel vs Redd
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
OCarroll is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
OCarroll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OCarroll takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD2#
HiChi sends OCarroll crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! HiChi is motioning to the referee to let OCarroll up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2# OCarroll is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OCarroll is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. HiChi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! OCarroll crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in OCarroll's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi!
Xon HiChi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HiChi.
HiChi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dancer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Dancer staying out of range there.
Dancer throws a jab when HiChi was well out of range.
HiChi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dancer clobbers HiChi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Dancer.
A jab from Dancer misses.
Dancer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Lesley Dancer has been cut.
Dancer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent HiChi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dancer digs a good hook to HiChi's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by HiChi.#T1#
Dancer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dancer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
HiChi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
HiChi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
HiChi misses with a left hand
and Dancer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dancer scores with a nice strike.
Dancer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dancer lands with a cross.
Dancer blocks a jab.
HiChi misses with a left hand
letting Dancer counter with a right hand. #KD#
Dancer sends HiChi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dancer is motioning to the referee to let HiChi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#HiChi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HiChi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dancer.
HiChi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
HiChi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
HiChi avoids the body shot from Dancer.
HiChi seems to have recovered his senses.
Dancer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dancer connects with a body shot.
Dancer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
HiChi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dancer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
HiChi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Dancer drops HiChi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but HiChi looks back up at him and smiles so Dancer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#That has opened up Xon HiChi's cut even more.
Dancer cracks HiChi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends HiChi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dancer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! HiChi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lesley Dancer!
A victorious Lesley Dancer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 53 Dingo vs Spade
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Balls throws a right and a left that HiChi avoids nicely.
Balls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by HiChi.
Balls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - HiChi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balls throws a right hand that misses
and HiChi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hellson Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls throws a lazy head kick
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Balls pushes HiChi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
HiChi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balls wants to clinch
and HiChi counters with a huge left! Balls is in big trouble! He's backing up but HiChi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Balls from any more damage. A dominating finish by HiChi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xon HiChi!
A very excited looking Xon HiChi 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: VFC 43 You Bleed For This
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
HiChi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beast under the eye.
HiChi stuns Beast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
HiChi tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
HiChi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HiChi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Don Beast has been cut.
HiChi scores with a shot to the body.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HiChi cracks Beast with an open hand slap.
Beast walks into a straight right hand from HiChi.#T1#
HiChi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beast momentarily. #KD2#
HiChi lands a big right hand that sends Beast crashing to the mat! HiChi stays standing though and waves Beast back to his feet!#ROC2#Beast is rocked!
Beast gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! HiChi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Beast wakes up just in time to hear HiChi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi!
Xon HiChi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022

#R1#
Stephens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stephens duly obliges.
HiChi throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
HiChi throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
HiChi cracks Stephens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
HiChi swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Donk. HiChi catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
HiChi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and HiChi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens shoots for a double leg takedown but HiChi sprawls well. He's pushed Stephens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xon HiChi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryder Stephens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HiChi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for HiChi.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HiChi stuffs the takedown.
HiChi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
Stephens looks to land a right hand but HiChi moved out of range.
HiChi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
HiChi scores with a shot to the body.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens shoots and misses
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
HiChi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stephens misses with a leg kick
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
HiChi throws a combination. Stephens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
HiChi connects with a right hand. Stephens shakes it off.
A head kick by Stephens misses
and HiChi counters with a straight right hand.
Xon HiChi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
HiChi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Stephens's ribs.
Stephens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
HiChi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stephens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Donk. HiChi catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
HiChi lands with a straight right. Stephens didn't see that one coming.#T2#
HiChi lands with a good body shot.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
HiChi lands a nice shot to the body.
HiChi lands a right hook to the body.
HiChi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from HiChi.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
HiChi scores with a jab. Stephens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
HiChi scores with a nice strike.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but HiChi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens misses with a left hand
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HiChi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stephens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Stephens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
HiChi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by HiChi.
Stephens looks for the body kick but HiChi saw that one coming.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
HiChi blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens looks to throw a body kick
and HiChi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
HiChi stalks Stephens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stephens's face. Stephens staggers backwards, shaken.
HiChi checks the leg kick nicely there.
HiChi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
HiChi throws a good cross that connects.
HiChi jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.#T4#
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stephens throws a lazy head kick
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens misses with a kick to the body
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by HiChi.
HiChi connects with a body shot.
Stephens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HiChi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
A little feinted left hand from HiChi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.
HiChi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
HiChi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xon HiChi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
HiChi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
HiChi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stephens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, HiChi has got the better of the exchanges.
Stephens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HiChi swivels and escapes.#TD2#
HiChi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HiChi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stephens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stephens trying to control but HiChi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Stephens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stephens forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Stephens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so HiChi is just riding it out for now. Stephens eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Stephens is trying for a kimura here. HiChi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stephens wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryder Stephens!

Event: VFC 16 The Champs Are Here
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
HiChi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
HiChi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
HiChi scores with a nice right hand.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - HiChi circles away.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HiChi lands a jab to the nose.
Brown closes the distance but HiChi moves to the side
and HiChi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from HiChi.
A looping hook to the body misses from HiChi. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but HiChi shakes him off and moves away.
Brown moves away from the strike by HiChi.
Brown tries to clinch up but HiChi circles away and keeps his distance.
HiChi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
HiChi swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.#T1#
HiChi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches HiChi up against the cage.
HiChi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
HiChi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HiChi connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
HiChi throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
HiChi lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown tries to clinch but HiChi moves away
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
HiChi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
HiChi just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to clinch up but HiChi circles away and keeps his distance.
Xon HiChi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown moves to clinch but HiChi breaks away
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
HiChi 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!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but HiChi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from HiChi.#T2#
Brown tries to clinch there but HiChi circles away.
Brown walks into a left hand.
HiChi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but HiChi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HiChi lands a jab to the nose.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - HiChi circles away.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
HiChi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
HiChi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by HiChi.
Brown tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from HiChi misses its intended target.
Brown is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it. #T3#
Brown moves in looking to clinch but HiChi pushes him off.
Brown defending well as HiChi loads up on a big left hand.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from HiChi.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
HiChi misses with a hook.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
HiChi thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
HiChi lands with a shot to the body.
HiChi throws a good cross that connects.
HiChi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
HiChi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
HiChi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from HiChi.
HiChi misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
HiChi misses with a straight right.
HiChi throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but HiChi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HiChi with a hook.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and HiChi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
HiChi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but HiChi pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but HiChi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
HiChi digs a good hook to Brown's body.
HiChi cracks Brown with a good jab.
HiChi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from HiChi.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from HiChi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
HiChi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xon HiChi is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
HiChi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from HiChi.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling HiChi to score with a decent uppercut.
HiChi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
HiChi digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but HiChi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HiChi throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with HiChi.#TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
HiChi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HiChi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but HiChi defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Brown looking for a triangle here. HiChi is fighting it but it looks tight! Brown pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, HiChi is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noel Brown!

Event: VFC Kumite
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
HiChi ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
HiChi swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos throws a good cross that connects.
Ramos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramos throws a hook to the side of HiChi's head but HiChi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
HiChi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramos.
Ramos walks into a straight right hand from HiChi.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HiChi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos takes a swing at HiChi's ribcage but misses.
HiChi slips a straight right by Ramos.
Ramos keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and HiChi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and HiChi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramos scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. HiChi moves away and avoids it.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but HiChi moved out of range nicely.
HiChi dips to his left and cracks Ramos with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HiChi jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by HiChi - just one landing.
HiChi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Nice shot by HiChi.
HiChi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and HiChi counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos jabs HiChi right on the nose. HiChi blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
HiChi takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Ramos throws the left hand but HiChi avoids the punch easily.
HiChi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
HiChi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramos.
HiChi slips a straight right by Ramos.
HiChi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
HiChi scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HiChi tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HiChi misses with a wild combination. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target.
HiChi avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HiChi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HiChi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but HiChi moved out of range.
HiChi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
HiChi scores with a body shot.
HiChi slips a jab from Ramos.
HiChi lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.
HiChi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. HiChi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
HiChi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramos on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. HiChi does a little dance to reset his feet.
HiChi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
HiChi lands a nice hook to Ramos's body. Ramos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
HiChi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos. #CL2#
HiChi moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
HiChi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos is trying to break free.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, HiChi scores with a nice short uppercut.
HiChi prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from HiChi fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Ramos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
HiChi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramos tries to circle away but HiChi has him pinned against the cage.
HiChi has Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
HiChi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch but HiChi keeps him there for the moment.
Ramos is trying to break free.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but HiChi has the dominant position.
HiChi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from HiChi fails to land.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HiChi misses with some punches. #BC#
Ramos manages to break the clinch.
HiChi moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Ramos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
HiChi scores with a nice strike.
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!
Ramos misses with an uppercut. HiChi saw that one coming.
HiChi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from HiChi there as he acknowledges the shot.
HiChi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramos doesn't seem bothered though.
HiChi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
HiChi clinches up against the cage.
HiChi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xon HiChi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
HiChi with a jab.
HiChi cracks Ramos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
HiChi thuds his right hand into Ramos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
HiChi lands with a hook. Ramos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
HiChi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
HiChi connects with a body shot that sends Ramos's belly button to the back.
HiChi connects with a body shot.
Xon HiChi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - HiChi had a free shot at his head there.
HiChi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
HiChi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramos.
HiChi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Ramos throws a jab when HiChi was well out of range.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from HiChi lands.#T1#
HiChi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
HiChi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
HiChi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and HiChi counters with a left to the body.
Ramos misses with a left hand
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramos connects with the punch.
Ramos misses the jab.
HiChi scores with a body shot.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HiChi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos throws a hook but HiChi blocks it.
A big left from Ramos misses.
HiChi avoids the body shot from Ramos.
HiChi lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos throws a body punch but HiChi moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a hook #CL2#
and HiChi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by HiChi. #T2#
HiChi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramoss head.
HiChi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HiChi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramos's efforts to push away.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HiChi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
HiChi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
HiChi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xon HiChi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but HiChi has double underhooks.
HiChi lands a right hand.
HiChi lands a shoulder strike.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
HiChi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
HiChi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexsandro Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ramos scores with a hook.
Ramos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos throws a jab when HiChi was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by HiChi. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
HiChi closes the distance and pushes Ramos back into the cage.
Ramos is trying to push HiChi away but HiChi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
HiChi lands a slapping body shot.
HiChi cracks Ramos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
HiChi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
HiChi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HiChi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramos on the side of the head.
Ramos throws a hook but HiChi avoids it easily.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by HiChi - just one landing. #T4#
Ramos throws a body punch but HiChi moves out of range.
HiChi dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Ramos walks into a jab.
A jab from HiChi finds it's way through Ramos's defenses.
Ramos scores with a one two! HiChi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ramos moves forwards but HiChi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Ramos misses with a hook.
HiChi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramos.
HiChi moves away from the strike by Ramos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HiChi connects with the punch.
Ramos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
HiChi slips under a jab.
Ramos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xon HiChi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xon HiChi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ramos connects with a good right hand that stumbles HiChi. HiChi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Ramos throws a predictable looking body shot
letting HiChi counter with a right hand.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HiChi. #CL2#
HiChi moves into the clinch successfully.
HiChi scores with a shoulder strike.
HiChi lands with a right to the head.
HiChi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
HiChi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
HiChi throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Ramos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. HiChi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HiChi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HiChi stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos throws a jab when HiChi was well out of range.
Ramos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
HiChi connects with a jab.
HiChi lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by HiChi.
HiChi digs a good body shot into Ramos's ribs.
Ramos swings for the body but HiChi moves out of range.
HiChi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
HiChi with a jab.
Ramos throws a hook but HiChi blocks it.
HiChi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but HiChi slips the punch.
Xon HiChi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
HiChi dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
HiChi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
HiChi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
HiChi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
HiChi lands with a shot to the body.
HiChi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
HiChi scores with a decent looking hook.
HiChi avoids the body shot from Ramos.
A left lands for HiChi.
A punch lands to the side of Ramos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Ramos misses. #T3#
Ramos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramos throws a hook but HiChi avoids it easily.
HiChi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
HiChi lands with a nice body punch.
HiChi sizes up Ramos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from HiChi.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HiChi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
HiChi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
HiChi has closed the distance and engaged Ramos in a clinch.
Ramos is trying to break the clinch but HiChi is controlling him.
HiChi prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
HiChi throws a head punch that misses.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but HiChi is controlling the position.
Ramos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A short left from HiChi.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HiChi has Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramos is trying to push HiChi away but HiChi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
HiChi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
HiChi misses with a hook from the clinch.
HiChi has Ramos pressed against the cage, preventing Ramos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexsandro Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and HiChi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
HiChi has taken the fight to the clinch.
HiChi lands an uppercut.
HiChi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos pushes off an throws an elbow but HiChi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xon HiChi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well HiChi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xon HiChi!
A relieved looking Xon HiChi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFC 5 Legends are Born
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1#
Hitoshi avoids the body shot from HiChi.
Hitoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi lands with a good body shot.
Hitoshi misses with a body shot
and HiChi counters with a left to the body.
HiChi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
HiChi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Hitoshi misses.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
and Hitoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hitoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
HiChi moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like HiChi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
HiChi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts HiChi, as that shot connected.
HiChi digs a good hook to Hitoshi's body.
HiChi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - HiChi circles away.
Hitoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
HiChi lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand. #T2#
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi scores with a jab. Hitoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from HiChi both land. Nice combination.
HiChi swings for the body but Hitoshi moves out of range.
And Hitoshi tries to counter it with a takedown but HiChi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hitoshi darts in trying to clinch
letting HiChi counter with a right hand.
HiChi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitoshi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
HiChi connects with a body shot that sends Hitoshi's belly button to the back.#T3#
Hitoshi misses with a hook
and HiChi counters with a nice uppercut.
HiChi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
HiChi connects with a looping right hand.
Hitoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hitoshi fails with the takedown
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Xon HiChi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hirata Hitoshi.
Hitoshi walks into a jab.
HiChi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Hitoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HiChi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by HiChi.
Hitoshi wants to clinch up but HiChi keeps it at a distance.
HiChi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitoshi momentarily.
Hitoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but HiChi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitoshi.
A jab lands there for HiChi.
The fighters circle momentarily. HiChi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hitoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HiChi.
HiChi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for HiChi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
HiChi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Xon HiChi is winning the standup battle so far.
HiChi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitoshi.
HiChi lunges at Hitoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitoshi's hand.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by HiChi - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for HiChi. That snapped Hitoshi's head back.
Xon HiChi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HiChi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Hitoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but HiChi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HiChi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hitoshi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
HiChi is looking to counter punch.
HiChi misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitoshi misses.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hitoshi ducks right into an uppercut from HiChi.
Hitoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitoshi is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
Nice shot lands for HiChi.
Hitoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hitoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.
HiChi throws an overhand right that lands on Hitoshi's shoulder, as Hitoshi tries to avoid the shot.
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.
HiChi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
HiChi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitoshi can do to turn this around?
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Hitoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitoshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hitoshi throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
HiChi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hitoshi is in close to HiChi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi throwing strikes from guard but HiChi blocks nicely.
Hitoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
HiChi is adopting a defensive guard.
HiChi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitoshi on the ground.
Hitoshi is working HiChi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hitoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HiChi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hitoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Hitoshi is looking to work some ground and pound but HiChi has wrist control.
Hitoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hitoshi distracts HiChi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitoshi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hitoshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hitoshi lands a nice short elbow.
HiChi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if HiChi tries to get out of the position.
Hitoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT2#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Hitoshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hitoshi drops an elbow to the side of HiChi's head. #ROC2#HiChi is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hitoshi connects with a nice short shot to HiChi's temple.
Oh HiChi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitoshi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitoshi lands a big elbow - HiChi is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hitoshi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hirata Hitoshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC Wild Wednesdays 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
HiChi moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from HiChi.
A nice left hand lands by HiChi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HiChi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
HiChi presses Nova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
HiChi misses with a punch to the body.
HiChi avoids the elbow strike from Nova, against the cage.
Nova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
HiChi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
HiChi lands a body shot.
HiChi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HiChi has Nova pressed against the cage.
A short left from HiChi.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HiChi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
HiChi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
HiChi just leaning against Nova, taking a breather.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
HiChi lands a body punch.
Nova blocks a body shot from HiChi. #T1#
Still in the clinch, HiChi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
HiChi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HiChi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Nova.
Nova lands a right hand that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
A hook to the body from Nova.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Nova.
Nova misses with a punch to the body.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HiChi misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HiChi.
HiChi has Nova pressed against the cage.
HiChi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi lands a left hand.
HiChi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
HiChi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
HiChi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
HiChi lands a shot to the body.
HiChi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova misses with a body punch.
HiChi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
HiChi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
HiChi stalling against the cage.
HiChi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
HiChi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from HiChi as the two fighters clinch.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
HiChi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
HiChi misses with the head strike.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novas head.
HiChi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nova just misses with a elbow thrown towards HiChi's brow.
HiChi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nova as HiChi tries to tie him up.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as HiChi controls the action.
HiChi lands a body shot.
Nova digs a right hand underneath HiChi's ribcage. HiChi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nova tries to throw a body punch but HiChi avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
HiChi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nova.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nova tries to throw a body punch but HiChi avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nova being controlled against the cage.
HiChi lands a body shot.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Nova throws an elbow but it's blocked.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova blocking some punches.
HiChi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova letting HiChi take a breather here.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
HiChi moves in looking to clinch but Nova pushes him off.
A left lands for HiChi.
Nova tries to land a body kick
letting HiChi counter with a right hand.
Nova with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nova looks to land a left hand but HiChi moved out of range nicely.
Nova misses with a straight right.
Nova keeps the fight on the outside.
Nova only half commits to the counter leg kick.
HiChi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as HiChi blocks the low kick.
Nova is looking to land body kicks.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as HiChi throws out the jab.
Nova drops his hands momentarily and HiChi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nova sizes up HiChi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for HiChi.
HiChi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nova can do to turn this around?
HiChi throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
HiChi missing with a left hand there. Nova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
HiChi misses with a two punch combination. #T1##CL#
HiChi rushes Nova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nova misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
Xon HiChi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
HiChi avoids the elbow strike from Nova, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
HiChi lands with a short shot to the head.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nova's elbow.
Nova lands a hook that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
Nova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nova tries to work over HiChi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova lands a right hand.
HiChi lands a body punch.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
HiChi prevents a body shot from Nova.
Nova misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
HiChi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
HiChi misses with a hook to the ribs.
HiChi scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova misses with some punches.
HiChi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
Nova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
HiChi can't find room to land a body shot as Nova controls the action.
Nova presses HiChi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
HiChi lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by HiChi.
Nice elbow from Nova. #CUT2#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Nova lands an elbow inside.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
HiChi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage.
Nova blocking some punches.
Nova takes a shot to the head.
Nova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
HiChi can't find room to land a body shot as Nova controls the action.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova lands with a short shot to the head.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
A short body shot lands from HiChi as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
HiChi scores with a shot to the side of Nova's head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova scores with a shot to the side of HiChi's head.
Nova misses with some punches.
Nova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HiChi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nova gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by HiChi.
Nova misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi avoids a wild elbow strike from Nova.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from HiChi fails to land.
Nova misses with some punches.
HiChi lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
Nova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
HiChi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
HiChi lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi wants to stall.
HiChi blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for HiChi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for HiChi.
HiChi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nova.
Nova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nova looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aldo Nova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Xon HiChi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
HiChi throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Nova.
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nova!
HiChi blocks a low kick nicely.
HiChi throws a good cross that connects.
HiChi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
HiChi cracks Nova with an open hand slap.
Nova on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
HiChi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nova throws out a leg kick but HiChi moves out of range and Nova only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from HiChi misses its target.
Nova tries to clinch but HiChi moves out of range.
HiChi fails in his attempt to clinch.
HiChi scores with a jab. Nova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
HiChi misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely. #T1#
HiChi lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
HiChi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HiChi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
HiChi tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
Nova throws a leg kick that misses.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.#CL#
HiChi takes the fight into the clinch.
Nova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nova pushes HiChi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova misses with a body punch.
HiChi tries to stall but Nova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
HiChi pushes Nova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
HiChi tries to work over Nova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Nova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Nova.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HiChi misses with the head strike.
HiChi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by HiChi.
A nice left hand lands by HiChi.
HiChi gets through Nova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nova blocks an uppercut.
Nova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
HiChi dodges an elbow strike from Nova.
Nova blocking some punches.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as HiChi controls his hands.
A body shot lands from HiChi.
Still in the clinch, Nova scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nova throws an elbow but misses.
Nova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HiChi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
Nova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
A nice right hand lands inside from HiChi.
HiChi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
HiChi scores with a nice hook to the head.
HiChi blocks the elbow strike.
Nova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with HiChi's elbow.
HiChi lands an uppercut.
Nova throws an elbow that misses.
HiChi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nova misses with the head strike.
HiChi working aggressively here.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nova.
Nova tries a body shot but HiChi blocks it.
HiChi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nova's elbow. #T4#
HiChi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HiChi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
HiChi misses with a body punch.
HiChi blocking some punches.
HiChi is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
HiChi lands with a right to the head.
HiChi is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from HiChi - that landed with a thud.
HiChi blocks a body shot from Nova.
Nova lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of HiChi backwards.
HiChi misses with the head strike.
Nova throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
HiChi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HiChi lands a left hand.
Nova pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
HiChi tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing HiChi back against the cage.
HiChi lands a hook to the side of the head.
HiChi leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xon HiChi.
Well HiChi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xon HiChi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Mozzi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
HiChi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
HiChi scores with a jab.
HiChi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mozzi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. HiChi catches Mozzi right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from HiChi finds it's target.#TD#
Mozzi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Mozzi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
HiChi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mozzi's hands.
Mozzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mozzi moves forwards but HiChi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
HiChi missing with a left hand there. Mozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As HiChi backs away, Mozzi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Mozzi fails to land the takedown.
Mozzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
HiChi connects with a body shot.
HiChi wants to clinch but Mozzi slips to the side#TD#
and Mozzi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in HiChi's guard.
Mozzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mozzi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mozzi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mozzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HiChi tries to roll over but Mozzi keeps him under control.
Mozzi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mozzi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for HiChi!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HiChi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mozzi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
HiChi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mozzi looking to control but HiChi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
HiChi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mozzi. #T4#
HiChi tries to improve his position but instead Mozzi has taken his back!
HiChi is trying to get back to his feet but Mozzi has full control of the position and if anything, HiChi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
HiChi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can HiChi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
HiChi is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xon HiChi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - HiChi coming out on top.
HiChi throws a body punch but Mozzi moves out of range.
Mozzi is looking to counter the offense by HiChi and move into the clinch.
A left lands for HiChi.
HiChi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mozzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HiChi defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HiChi misses with a body shot.
Mozzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HiChi.
HiChi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mozzi has time to react.
HiChi cracks Mozzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
HiChi moves out of range of the leg kick from Mozzi.
HiChi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Mozzi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches HiChi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Mozzi stands up.
Jab from HiChi.
Mozzi defending well as HiChi loads up on a big left hand.
Mozzi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
HiChi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and HiChi wants it to stay on the feet.
HiChi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Mozzi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. HiChi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HiChi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
HiChi pushes Mozzi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mozzi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
HiChi is looking for a sweep.
Mozzi controlling from side mount.
Mozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but HiChi keeps working.
Mozzi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt HiChi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
HiChi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
HiChi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
HiChi is not content to let Mozzi control the position.
HiChi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mozzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mozzi slows the pace down.
HiChi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on HiChi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mozzi happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xon HiChi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mozzi dives in for a single leg takedown but HiChi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
HiChi is looking to break free of the clinch but Mozzi has double underhooks.
Mozzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but HiChi is defending well.
HiChi is working Mozzi over against the cage.
HiChi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mozzi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Mozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HiChi scores with a shoulder strike.
HiChi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
HiChi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mozzi is working for takedown but HiChi is calmly controlling the position for now.
HiChi is pressed up against the cage. Mozzi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HiChi down to the mat. HiChi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mozzi tries to move into range but HiChi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
HiChi digs a good hook to Mozzi's body. #T1#
HiChi lands a body shot.
Xon HiChi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mozzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and HiChi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by HiChi.
HiChi digs a good body shot into Mozzi's ribs.
Samir Mozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mozzi is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Mozzi's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from HiChi. No joy for Mozzi on that attempt.
Mozzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
HiChi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mozzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mozzi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but HiChi defends well and Mozzi ends up having to push HiChi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
HiChi has had enough of the clinch but Mozzi keeps him there for the moment.
HiChi tries to break free but Mozzi pushes him back against the cage.
HiChi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mozzi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HiChi to keep the fight standing.
Mozzi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but HiChi is defending well.
HiChi pushes Mozzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HiChi digs a right hand into Mozzi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mozzi's gas tank.
Mozzi tries for a takedown but HiChi manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HiChi.
HiChi lands a body shot.
Mozzi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
HiChi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mozzi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but HiChi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
HiChi breaks from the clinch.
Xon HiChi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HiChi moves into range and connects with a jab.
HiChi lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. HiChi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mozzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xon HiChi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
HiChi 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.
HiChi connects with a single shot there.
HiChi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mozzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mozzi shoots in but HiChi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
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!
Mozzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Mozzi's ribs.
Mozzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
HiChi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
HiChi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mozzi needs to keep his hands up - HiChi had a free shot at his head there.
HiChi scores with a body shot.
Samir Mozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xon HiChi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
HiChi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xon HiChi!

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