Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Raynard is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Raynard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raynard takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald lands a head kick. Raynard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Raynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Raynard.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raynard moves away.
Raynard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raynard's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald wants to slow Raynard down by chopping away at his legs.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald misses with a low kick.#T1#
Raynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Raynard misses with a body shot.
Raynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald thumps Raynard with a low kick.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Raynard misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard moved away.
Raynard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Raynard sees coming a mile off.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raynard! But no joy.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Raynard avoids it well.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raynard moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Raynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Raynard saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Raynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Raynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Raynard.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Raynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raynard blocks a leg kick.
As McDonald backs off Raynard throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonald takes a swing at Raynard's ribcage but misses.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raynard scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Raynard throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from McDonald
and Raynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raynard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raynard blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Raynard is just out of range.
Raynard unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raynard throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald motions for Raynard to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with the combination.
It seemed like Raynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raynard wants to clinch.
Raynard misses the shot to the body.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Raynard moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Raynard checks it
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
Raynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Raynard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Raynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Raynard takes a step back to recover.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Raynard is out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
Raynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald is looking to wear down Raynard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raynard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raynard scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Raynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Raynard shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald throws a jab when Raynard was well out of range.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Raynard.
Nice body punch from Raynard.
Raynard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raynard checks a leg kick.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Raynard's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raynard looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
Raynard misses with a low kick.
Raynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Raynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Raynard blocks it.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raynard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Raynard's torso.
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Raynard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raynard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonald has got the better of the exchanges.
Raynard looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Raynard misses with the combination.
Raynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Raynard on that attempt.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald throws a low kick but Raynard moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Raynard's leg but Raynard calmly moves out of range.
Raynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Raynard's knee but Raynard avoids it well.
Raynard cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald. #T4#
Raynard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raynard throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raynard missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Raynard checks it well.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raynard moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald cracks Raynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Raynard lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Raynard missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raynard throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Raynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Raynard walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Raynard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Raynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raynard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Raynard with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
McDonald moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Raynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Raynard misses the shot to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raynard manages to avoid it.
Raynard misses with a low kick.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raynard's sensitive parts.
Raynard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raynard momentarily.
Raynard checks a low kick from McDonald.
Raynard unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.#T2#
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raynard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Raynard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Raynard's legs.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raynard misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raynard is able to avoid easily.
Raynard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Raynard jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
McDonald punishes Raynard's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Raynard throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Raynard blocks the leg kick.
Raynard is looking for the big counter here.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Raynard saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Raynard counters with a leg kick.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Raynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
Raynard avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Raynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Raynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Raynard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Raynard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald thumps Raynard with a low kick.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Raynard avoids them all with ease.
Raynard throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Raynard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Raynard throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald tries to bum rush Raynard with a series of wild strikes but Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Raynard blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonald 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raynard cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
McCoy gets a double leg takedown into Raynard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy stays in close to Raynard's body and controls the position.
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCoy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
McCoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raynard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raynard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
McCoy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raynard defends it easily.
McCoy trying to control the position here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raynard is looking to advance position but McCoy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
McCoy unloading with bombs!
Raynard is just holding on here. McCoy manages to take his back. #SUB#
McCoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Raynard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCoy. #T3##SUB#
McCoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Raynard has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy misses with punches from the back.
McCoy throwing sloppy strikes.
McCoy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Raynard up.
Raynard breaks McCoy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4##SUB#
McCoy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raynard defends it easily.
Raynard won't allow McCoy to sweep him here. #SUB#
McCoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCoy looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McCoy throws an off balance right hand
and Raynard counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCoy's knee momentarily.
Nice shot by McCoy.
Raynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCoy.
McCoy cracks Raynard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raynard's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCoy under the eye.
McCoy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raynard looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy misses with a left hand
enabling Raynard to counter with a crisp jab.
McCoy works the jab nicely.
McCoy misses with a looping right.
McCoy misses with a body shot. #T1#
Jab, jab by McCoy - just one landing.
Raynard lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
McCoy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raynard.
Raynard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Raynard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCoy avoids a kick to the body.
Raynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCoy drops his hands momentarily and Raynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raynard misses the shot to the body.
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raynard staying out of range there.#T2#
Raynard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raynard shoots in for a double leg but McCoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raynard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up with Raynard, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes Raynard against the cage but Raynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raynard keeps McCoy at a distance using the push kick.
Raynard misses with a jab to the body
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCoy throws out a powerful jab.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raynard tries to land a front kick but McCoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCoy punishes Raynard's body with a nice straight punch.
McCoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raynard throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
Raynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from McCoy.#T3#
McCoy throws a series of punches but Raynard avoids them all with ease.
Raynard misses with the body kick
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raynard misses with a double jab.
Raynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Raynard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCoy misses with a hook. Raynard ducked under it nicely.
McCoy misses with a straight right.
Raynard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Raynard.
McCoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Raynard counters with a nice body kick.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raynard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raynard throws a right hand that misses
and Raynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy slips a jab from Raynard.#T4#
A swing and a miss from McCoy.
McCoy scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCoy throws a hook but Raynard avoids it easily.
McCoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Raynard counters with a nice uppercut.
Raynard throws a leg kick
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard misses with a wild body shot.
Raynard throws a body kick that misses
and McCoy counters with a left and a right that stings Raynard.
McCoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raynard.
McCoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Raynard should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raynard misses with a shot to the body
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy cracks Raynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Raynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCoy. That did some damage!
Raynard jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
McCoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raynard's guard.
Gillechriosd McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy looking to sit in guard and control but Raynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Raynard is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
Raynard is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him.
McCoy wants to sweep here but Raynard controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy controls Raynard momentarily but Raynard frees himself. #T1#
McCoy has Raynard pulled in close to control his posture.
Raynard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
McCoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Raynard is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raynard wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Raynard. Raynard gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from McCoy misses.
Raynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raynard misses with a body kick.
McCoy loads up on a big right hand but Raynard slips the punch.#TD#
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Raynard is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raynard is not content to let McCoy control the position.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raynard manages to get to full guard.
McCoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raynard working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gillechriosd McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCoy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gillechriosd McCoy!
A relieved looking Gillechriosd McCoy 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: HRL63
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Zapina pushes Raynard away with a front kick.
Zapina takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zapina lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Zapina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard.
Sloppy strikes from Raynard. Those never looked like landing.
Zapina slips under a jab.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
A bone on bone clash there as Zapina blocks the leg kick.
Raynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raynard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raynard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zapina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zapina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
Zapina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raynard scores with a body shot. #T1#
Zapina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Zapina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zapina leaves Raynard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raynard.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raynard.
It looked like Zapina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Raynard misses.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Raynard throws a series of punches but Zapina avoids them all with ease.
Zapina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina. #T2#
Zapina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olan Zapina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zapina's sensitive parts.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zapina manages to avoid it.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zapina dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
Zapina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raynard just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zapina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zapina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Zapina throws a head kick but Raynard moves out of range.
Zapina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zapina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Raynard misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Zapina.
Zapina scores with a kick to the body.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard tries to bum rush Zapina with a series of wild strikes but Zapina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zapina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zapina throws an overhand right that lands on Raynard's shoulder, as Raynard tries to avoid the shot.
Zapina misses with a body kick. #T4#
Raynard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapina scores with a head kick.
Raynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raynard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapina throws a head kick that misses.
Zapina does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Raynard misses.
Raynard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapina is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zapina lands a high kick! #CUT#That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.
Raynard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Raynard misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Olan Zapina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zapina takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zapina moves out of range as Raynard throws a body kick.
Zapina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zapina 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.
Raynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zapina counters with a body kick that stops Raynard in his tracks momentarily.
Raynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Zapina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zapina misses with a head kick. #T1#
Zapina throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
Raynard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Zapina drops his hands momentarily and Raynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raynard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zapina counters with a head kick.
Raynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zapina circles away quickly and effectively.
Raynard lands a two punch combo.
Raynard cracks Zapina with a good jab.#T2#
Zapina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raynard avoids it.
A head kick by Raynard misses
and Zapina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raynard's knee momentarily.
Zapina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raynard blocks a head kick by Zapina.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
Zapina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapina misses with a head kick.
Raynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raynard misses with a looping left.#T3#
A jab from Raynard finds it's way through Zapina's defenses.
Raynard tries to clinch but Zapina moves away
and Zapina counters with a head kick.
Raynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raynard lands a body shot.
Marlon Raynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Zapina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raynard.
Zapina misses with a left hand
and Raynard counters with a low kick, right behind Zapina 's knee.
Zapina throws a front kick that sends Raynard stumbling back into the cage.
Raynard throws a wild body kick that Zapina sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Raynard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zapina under the eye.
Raynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Zapina jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zapina lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard swings for the body but Zapina moves out of range.
Raynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
Raynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zapina as he avoids it easily.
Zapina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raynard avoids it.
Raynard takes a swing at Zapina's ribcage but misses.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Raynard moves away from the strike by Zapina.
Zapina slips a jab and a cross from Raynard.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zapina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raynard.
Zapina throws a counter high kick but Raynard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zapina thows a body kick. Raynard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zapina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zapina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raynard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zapina.
Zapina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Zapina thinks about countering with a head kick.
A big left from Raynard misses. #T1#
Raynard misses with a looping right.
Raynard misses with an uppercut. Zapina saw that one coming.
Raynard throws a right and a left that Zapina avoids nicely.
Zapina lands with a kick to the temple. Raynard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crunch! Raynard slams his shin into Zapina's torso.
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raynard.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
Raynard connects with a nice looking jab.
Raynard throws a leg kick but Zapina moved away.
Raynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raynard throws a right and a left that Zapina avoids nicely. #T2#
Raynard tries to land a front kick but Zapina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zapina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raynard. Raynard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zapina lands with a straight right. Raynard didn't see that one coming.#CUT#The cut above Marlon Raynard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard avoids the head kick by Zapina.
Raynard misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raynard. Zapina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapina throws a push kick but Raynard slaps the foot to one side.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from Zapina.
Raynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapina was well out of range. Poor timing from Raynard.
Zapina looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Raynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Zapina gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch.
Zapina is trying to break the clinch but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.
Zapina is trying to push Raynard away but Raynard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zapina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zapina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zapina is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Raynard finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zapina.
Raynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raynard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZapina.
Raynard misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Raynard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zapina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zapina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raynard.
Raynard misses with a shot to the body
and Zapina counters with a head kick. That will keep Raynard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Zapina lands but Raynard takes it in his stride.
Raynard looks to land a right hand but Zapina moved out of range.
Zapina throws a quick counter head kick but Raynard was just out of range.
Zapina throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#Marlon Raynard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zapina walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marlon Raynard.
Well Raynard 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HRL50
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Raynard throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Raynard throws a body kick that misses.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Raynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raynard.
Nice body kick from Raynard.
Raynard staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Raynard.
Raynard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green throws a right hand that Raynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Raynard also avoids with ease.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raynard counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Raynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target. #T1#
Raynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Raynard throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Raynard misses its intended target.
Raynard staying out of range there.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
Raynard misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Raynard had a free shot at his head there.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raynard defends it nicely.
Raynard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green misses with a right hand
and Raynard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
Raynard slips a jab from Green.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Green misses.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Raynard moves away and avoids it.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Green misses.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Raynard moves away from the strike by Green. #T3#
Raynard misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Raynard rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raynard can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action. #BC2#
Raynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raynard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Raynard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Green manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raynard is one step ahead there.
Green keeping moving, preventing Raynard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raynard wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Green has an active guard here but Raynard has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Green's thigh. Green counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raynard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Green really felt that one!#TD#
Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raynard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Green tries to move to mount but Raynard blocks the move with his legs.
Raynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Green is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raynard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.#T1##SUB#
Green looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Green is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raynard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raynard is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Raynard avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raynard is holding on to half guard well.
Raynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green is looking to advance position but Raynard won't allow it.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raynard is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Green is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Raynard defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Green is thwarting Raynard's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green throws a hook to the side of Raynard's head but Raynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Raynard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Green throws a looping overhand right but Raynard ducks down to avoid it.
Green throws a series of punches but Raynard moves out of range.
Green misses with a straight right.
Raynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raynard jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab lands there for Raynard.#KD2#
Raynard drops Green with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Green looks back up at him and smiles so Raynard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Green is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raynard looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Raynard backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Green's temple! It sends Green violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Raynard celebrates and the doctors try to help Green!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Bradley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bradley throws a right hand that Raynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Raynard also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raynard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raynard throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Raynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raynard with the counter takedown but Bradley avoids it easily.
Raynard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradley misses with a low kick.
Raynard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raynard just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.#CL2#
Raynard has managed to clinch.
Raynard blocking some punches.
Bradley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raynard.
Bradley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Bradley scores with a shot to the side of Raynard's head.
Bradley has a couple of punches blocked by Raynard.
A nice left hand lands by Raynard. #BC#
Bradley breaks the clinch.
Bradley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raynard.
Raynard misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Raynard misses the target.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bradley misses with a hook. Raynard ducked under it nicely.
Raynard goes for a double leg but Bradley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bradley continues to drive forward.#T2#
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradley misses its target.
Bradley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raynard throws out a loose jab but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynard slips a straight right by Bradley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bradley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Raynard is predictable there
and Bradley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raynard swings widly with a right hand
and Raynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Raynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
As Raynard backs away, Bradley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Raynard moves into range and clinches up with Bradley.
Raynard lands a right hand.
Bradley is trying to push Raynard away but Raynard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradley connects with a body shot.
Raynard slips under a jab from Bradley.
Raynard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Raynard misses.
Bradley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bradley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Raynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Bradley. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Bradley cracks Raynard with a good jab.
Raynard lands a jab to Bradley's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raynard throws a sloppy body shot
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raynard defending well as Bradley loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Raynard misses.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
Bradley missing with a left hand there. Raynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raynard misses with a body shot.
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raynard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradley misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derrick Bradley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Raynard throws a lazy head kick
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
Raynard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bradley defends well and Raynard ends up having to push Bradley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bradley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Raynard ducks down to avoid it.
Bradley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raynard.
Bradley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard.
Bradley throws a shot from downtown. Raynard moves away and avoids it.
Raynard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley ducks right into an uppercut from Raynard.
Raynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradley.
Raynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Derrick Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Raynard.
Bradley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradley.
Raynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Raynard lands with a straight right. Bradley didn't see that one coming.
Bradley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raynard.
Bradley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raynard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bradleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bradley misses with a hook.
Raynard feints the counter takedown.
Raynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Raynard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradley.#T2#
Raynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradley tries a low kick but Raynard avoids it.
Raynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradley misses the target.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Raynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Bradley misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bradley avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bradley breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Raynard throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Raynard misses with an uppercut. Bradley saw that one coming.
Raynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Raynard misses.
Derrick Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raynard throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
Raynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradley.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raynard lands with a kick to the temple. Bradley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raynard misses with a looping left.
Bradley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raynard cracks Bradley with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Bradley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raynard scores with a sloppy right hand. Bradley should have avoided that one.
Raynard tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it. #CL2#
Raynard has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Bradley breaks from the clinch.
Raynard misses with a right hand
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley misses with a body shot.
Bradley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raynard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Raynard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bradley pinned against the cage. Bradley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bradley slips a jab from Raynard.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bradley's corner calls for a 1-2. Bradley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bradley digs a good body shot into Raynard's ribs.
A left and a right from Raynard both land. Nice combination.
Bradley lands a nice looking body shot.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard throws a right hand that misses
and Bradley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bradley digs a good body shot into Raynard's ribs.
Raynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raynard takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Bradley throws a quick counter head kick but Raynard was just out of range.
A big right from Bradley misses.
Raynard feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Raynard slips a jab from Bradley.
Raynard throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Bradley lands a jab.
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raynard throws out the jab.
As Raynard backs away, Bradley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Raynard misses with a head kick.
Raynard swinging wildly here.
Bradley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raynard is able to avoid easily.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradley manages to avoid it.
Bradley misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
Raynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Bradley swats away the attempt to clinch by Raynard.#CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard has Bradley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bradley digs a right hand into Raynard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raynard's gas tank.
Raynard fails to pull guard.
Bradley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raynard misses with an uppercut
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard tries to clinch
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Bradley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bradley throws a big shot that misses.
Raynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Raynard misses with an uppercut
and Bradley counters with a thumping low kick.
Bradley jabs Raynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Bradley misses.
Raynard misses with a hook to the body
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raynard thinking.
Both fighters circling a little - Bradley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bradley lands with a cross.
Bradley throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Bradley tries to land a front kick but Raynard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bradley works Raynard's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bradley.
Bradley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bradley scores with a punch to the head.
Raynard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradley counters with a nice body kick.
Bradley lands a glancing blow to the side of Raynard's head.
Raynard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Dias instigates a clinch.
Raynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias tries to work over Raynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raynard blocks an uppercut.
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dias fails to land.
Dias stalls.
Dias working aggressively here.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias stalls.
Raynard is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard tries a body shot but Dias blocks it.
Dias lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Raynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias throws a jab when Raynard was well out of range.
Raynard throws a body punch but Dias moves out of range. #T1#
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raynard. #CL2#
Raynard has closed the distance and engaged Dias in a clinch.
Raynard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dias 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.#CL2#
Raynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vinny Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.#TD2#
Raynard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raynard manages to end up in side control.
Dias tries to buck Raynard off but Raynard is having none of it.#SUB2#
Raynard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Raynard's guard! Nice work there by Dias!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raynard tries to strike from the bottom.
Raynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Raynard wants to take a breather but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raynard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raynard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dias wants to get back to full guard.
Raynard is looking to advance position but Dias won't allow it. #T3#
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raynard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raynard's back!
Raynard just trying to survive but Dias is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Raynard is in bad spot here.
Dias tries to keep control of the position but Raynard is staying busy.
Dias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raynard is trying to get back to his feet but Dias has full control of the position and if anything, Raynard has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Dias is persistently looking for the submission but Raynard is defending it well.
Raynard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Raynard wants to control but Dias is having none of it.
Dias trying to control but Raynard is having none of it.
Dias prevents Raynard from getting the reversal.
Dias thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Raynard tries to hold on but Dias postures up.
Raynard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dias keeping moving, preventing Raynard from controlling successfully.
Dias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raynard trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vinny Dias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dias throws a series of punches but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Dias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raynard is trying to control Dias's posture but Dias avoids it.
Raynard is looking to regain half guard here but Dias keeps moving and retains side control.
Raynard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dias is not content to let Raynard control the position.
Dias won't allow Raynard to pass to mount.
Raynard wants to stand but Dias has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Raynard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marlon Raynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dias gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Dias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raynard defends it easily.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck.
Raynard postures up in Dias's guard and throws a big left but Dias blocks it.
Raynard throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely.
Raynard passes Dias's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dias wants to improve his position but Raynard is controlling well.
Raynard is trying to control. Dias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dias is looking to improve his position.
Raynard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raynard wants to get back to his feet.
Raynard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dias defending well though.
Dias wants to get back to full guard.
Raynard lands strikes from half guard.
Raynard tries to stand and escape but Dias is controlling the position.
Raynard wants to pass the guard but Dias is defending well.
Dias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raynard won't allow Dias to sweep him here. #T3#
Dias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias has wrist control.#SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raynard throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Raynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raynard has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raynard postures up in Dias's guard and throws a big left but Dias blocks it.
Raynard controlling from the top position.
Raynard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dias's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Raynard wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dias's closed guard. He's half up but Dias has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dias pivots and extends the arm, Raynard falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dias! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: HRL34
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raynard closes the distance but McDonald moves to the side
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Raynard manages to avoid it.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
McDonald misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raynard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raynard jumps guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
McDonald stalling the fight.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raynard.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Raynard throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Raynard wants to clinch
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald misses the jab.#CL2#
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Raynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Raynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raynard jumps guard but McDonald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raynard tries to pull guard but McDonald won't allow it.
Raynard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raynard can turn it around.#T3#
McDonald is trying to force a seperation but Raynard has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Raynard breaks from the clinch.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Raynard shoots in.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Raynard blocks it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raynard.
McDonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Raynard wants to clinch.#T4#
Raynard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raynard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
Raynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Raynard decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Raynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Raynard.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Raynard wants to clinch.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raynard tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald throwing a counter right hand but Raynard manages to avoid it.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL2#
Raynard instigates a clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Raynard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald wants to slow Raynard down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
Raynard moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raynard checks a leg kick.
Raynard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Raynard does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Raynard rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Raynard pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Raynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Raynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Raynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raynard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDonald won't allow Raynard to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Raynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Raynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raynard keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald postures up in Raynard's guard and throws a big left but Raynard blocks it. #SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard'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#
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Raynard tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a two punch combo.
Raynard throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Raynard is out of range.
Marlon Raynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Raynard instigates a clinch.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Raynard has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Raynard is controlling him.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Raynard avoids it well. #CL2#
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Raynard has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action.
McDonald misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Raynard pulls guard.
McDonald stops Raynard from standing up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Raynard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Raynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Marlon Raynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raynard is on top in guard. #REVB#
Raynard throws a big elbow that misses.
Raynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Raynard stands and steps away. McDonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL2#
Raynard pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raynard lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raynard displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nicholas McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Raynard gets a clinch. #T4#
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Raynard has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Raynard controls the action.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.
Raynard stalling against the cage.
Raynard tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Raynard moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Raynard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.
McDonald cracks Raynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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 Nicholas McDonald.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!

Event: HFC 67:John vs Caceres
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Radovic avoids the body shot from Raynard.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raynard tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Raynard clinches. #TD2#
Raynard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Radovic is trying to keep an underhook but Raynard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Raynard thows a huge punch but Radovic dodges it nicely.
Raynard is trying to control. Radovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Radovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Raynard is on him like a limpet, forcing Radovic back against the cage.#TD2#
Raynard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raynard stops Radovic from getting back to his feet.
Raynard is looking to take a break and control but Radovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raynard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radovic is trying to stand back up but Raynard is controlling him
Raynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raynard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Radovic looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Radovic kicks Raynard off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Raynard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Radovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Raynard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've been told by Radovic's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radovic attempts a counter takedown but Raynard avoids it well and moves away.
Raynard tries to clinch but Radovic is having none of it.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Radovic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Raynard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Radovic tries to counter with a takedown but Raynard is quick to defend against it.
Raynard is looking to clinch.
Radovic feinted with a counter takedown.#T2##CL2#
Raynard forces Radovic back against the cage and clinches.
Radovic fails to pull guard.
Raynard is pressed up against the cage. Radovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raynard down to the mat. Raynard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Radovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Raynard.
Raynard misses with a few strikes there.
Radovic attempts a counter takedown but Raynard avoids it well and moves away.
Radovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Radovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radovic tries to counter with a takedown but Raynard is quick to defend against it.
Raynard throws a body punch but Radovic moves out of range.
Radovic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Radovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Radovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radovic attempts a counter takedown but Raynard avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and pushes Radovic back into the cage.
Radovic jumps guard but Raynard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Radovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Radovic has him pressed against the cage.
Raynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Raynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Radovic uses from the top position. #SU#
Radovic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Raynard rushes Radovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Raynard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Radovic's brow.
Radovic is trying to pull guard but Raynard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Raynard jumps guard. #SU#
Radovic stands and steps away. Raynard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Raynard clinches. #BC2#
Raynard breaks from the clinch.
Raynard throws a series of punches but Radovic avoids them all with ease.
Radovic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Raynard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radovic, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Raynard. #TD2#
Raynard jumps into guard, dragging Radovic to the mat. #SUB2#
Raynard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Radovic should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Raynard has tightened it up now! Radovic should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and pushes Macaco back into the cage.
Macaco has a couple of punches blocked by Raynard.
Macaco lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Raynard - that landed with a thud.
Raynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raynard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macaco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raynard's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Macaco pushes off an throws an elbow but Raynard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macaco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macaco misses with a punch to the body.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Raynard jumps guard but Macaco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Raynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Macaco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raynard doesn't seem phased though.
Macaco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raynard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macaco catches Raynard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard wants to clinch.#T1#
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Raynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Macaco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Macaco circles away.
It looked like Macaco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raynard tries to clinch there but Macaco circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macaco.
Macaco motions for Raynard to come forward. Macaco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Macaco connects with an inside leg kick.
Macaco misses with an uppercut.
Raynard missing with a left hand there. Macaco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaco throwing a counter right hand but Raynard manages to avoid it.
Raynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macaco.
Macaco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raynard checks a leg kick.
Raynard checks a low kick from Macaco.#T2#
Macaco lands a glancing blow to the side of Raynard's head.
Diego Macaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macaco throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macaco delivers a nice body kick.
Macaco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raynard.#CL2#
Raynard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raynard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macaco is defending well.
Macaco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Macaco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raynard jumps guard but Macaco stands there with Raynard around his waist. Raynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
Raynard tries to score a body lock takedown but Macaco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raynard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macaco stops a takedown attempt from Raynard.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Raynard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Macaco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raynard can turn it around.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macaco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macaco throws an elbow but it misses.
Macaco working aggressively here.
Raynard blocks an elbow strike.
Macaco misses with an elbow strike.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaco prevents the takedown attempt.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Macaco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raynard prevents a body shot from Macaco.
A right hand to the body from Macaco.
Raynard fails to pull guard.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaco lands an elbow just above Raynard 's eye.
Macaco tries to work over Raynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco lands an elbow that stopped Raynard in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Macaco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macaco lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.
Macaco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macaco is leaning against Raynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raynard lands an uppercut.
Raynard blocks an elbow strike.
Macaco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macaco pushes Raynard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Macaco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raynard takes an elbow to the temple.
Macaco works on Raynard's body with a couple of short punches.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raynard is trying to break the clinch but Macaco is controlling him.
Raynard prevents a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macaco lands a hook that snaps the head of Raynard backwards. #CUT#The cut above Marlon Raynard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short left from Macaco.
Macaco tries to work over Raynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Macaco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Macaco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raynard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Macaco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macaco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raynard.
Macaco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raynard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raynard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macaco counters with a stiff right hand.
Macaco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Raynard checks it. #CL2#
Raynard rushes Macaco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macaco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raynard dodges an elbow strike from Macaco.
Raynard takes an elbow to the temple.
Macaco lands an elbow inside that Raynard shrugs off. #T1#
A hook to the body from Macaco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macaco.
Raynard blocks an elbow strike.
Macaco lands an elbow just above Raynard 's eye. #CUT#Marlon Raynard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Macaco holds him up against the cage and eventually Raynard drops back down to his feet.
Macaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macaco pushes off an throws an elbow but Raynard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Macaco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Raynard avoids a wild elbow strike from Macaco.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Macaco has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Raynard breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Macaco.
Diego Macaco is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Macaco.#T2#
Macaco lands a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Macaco!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Macaco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Raynard slips the punch.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Raynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raynard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raynard with the counter takedown but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruglov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raynard at a distance.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raynard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Raynard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raynard shoots and misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov with a hook.
Kruglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Kruglov.#CUT#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raynard moves away.
Kruglov leaves Raynard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.#CL2#
Kruglov gets tackled into the cage by Raynard. Raynard maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kruglov lands a left hand. #BC2#
Raynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruglov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Kruglov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Raynard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kruglov finds it's way through Raynard's defenses.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Raynard has closed the distance and engaged Kruglov in a clinch.
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Raynard, against the cage.
Kruglov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Raynard manages to break the clinch.
Raynard shoots in but Kruglov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kruglov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Raynard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Raynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruglov lands with a right hand.
Kruglov lands a jab.
Kruglov throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Raynard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raynard jumps guard but Kruglov stands there with Raynard around his waist. Raynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Raynard moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kruglov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruglov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruglov sets himself, and Raynard steps forward looking for the clinch! Kruglov avoids it this time.
That kick from Kruglov tenderised Raynard's leg. Raynard is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.#T4#
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
Raynard throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov scores with a jab.
Kruglov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raynard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raynard shoots in for a takedown but Kruglov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raynard looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raynard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Raynard down.
Kruglov throws out a powerful jab.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Raynard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Raynard moved out of range nicely.
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Kruglov counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kruglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raynard wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Raynard needs to keep his hands up - Kruglov had a free shot at his head there.
Raynard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruglov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruglov. That's going to slow Raynard down.
Raynard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruglov but Kruglov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raynard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruglov scores with a spinning back kick!
Viktor Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Raynard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Kruglov throws a shot to the body.
Kruglov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Raynard tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruglov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raynard wants to clinch up but Kruglov keeps it at a distance.
Raynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRaynard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raynard's hands.
Raynard shoots in and drives through. Kruglov sprawls well.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
Kruglov slaps away a takedown attempt from Raynard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raynard shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls well. He's pushed Raynard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raynard is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kruglov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruglov throws a front kick aimed at Raynard's knee but Raynard avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Kruglov.
Marlon Raynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
Raynard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raynard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raynard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raynard misses with a head kick.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Raynard throws a head kick that misses.
Raynard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#That has opened up Marlon Raynard's cut even more.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruglov.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the body.
Raynard fails with the takedown
and Kruglov counters with a body kick that stops Raynard in his tracks momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Raynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raynard is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kruglov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Raynard.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Kruglov tenderised Raynard's leg. Raynard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruglov scores with a nice body kick.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Raynard avoids the punch easily.
Raynard tries to counter with a clinch but Kruglov shakes him off and moves away.
Kruglov keeps Raynard at a distance using the push kick.
Kruglov jabs Raynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raynard takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Raynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Raynard ducks down to avoid it.
Raynard moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raynard wants to clinch up but Kruglov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Raynard moves into the clinch.
Kruglov lands with a right to the head.
Raynard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruglov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raynard can turn it around.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Raynard looking for a takedown. #BC#
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kruglov moves into range and clinches up with Raynard.
Kruglov digs a right hand into Raynard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raynard's gas tank. #BC#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov swings for the body but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kruglov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raynard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruglov.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
Kruglov lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kruglov.#CL#
Kruglov closes the distance and clinches.
Kruglov gets through Raynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Raynard misses with a body punch.
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Raynard's head.
Kruglov is trying to break free.
Kruglov is trying to break the clinch but Raynard has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kruglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruglov scores with a nice head shot.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the head.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raynard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raynard moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Raynard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruglov. That one must have hurt.
Raynard pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Raynard takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Raynard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raynard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raynard manages to avoid it.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruglov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kruglov punishes Raynard's body with a nice straight punch.
Raynard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Kruglov drives through and clinches with Raynard against the cage.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Viktor Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Raynard manages to pull guard. #SU#
Kruglov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Kruglov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruglov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raynard.
Raynard wants to clinch.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raynard is looking to clinch but Kruglov is avoiding it.
Kruglov is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov cracks Raynard with a good jab.
Kruglov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Raynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raynard unleashes a big counter combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raynard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Kruglov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Raynard has Kruglov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruglov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
A head punch on the inside from Kruglov fails to land.
Kruglov just leaning against Raynard, taking a breather.
Kruglov digs a right hand into Raynard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raynard's gas tank. #BC#
Kruglov manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov jabs at Raynard's body.
Raynard throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kruglov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kruglov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruglov, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kruglov!
Viktor Kruglov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Banik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branko Banik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banik. Raynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banik misses with a straight right. #TD#
Banik scores with a takedown into Raynard's guard.
Banik is fighting to break Raynard's control of his arms but Raynard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banik throws an elbow that misses. Raynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banik's guard. Nice move by Raynard!#REVB#
Banik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard 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.
Raynard trying to control but Banik is working from the bottom.
Banik has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raynard has passed into side control. #T1#
Banik can't do much from the bottom here.
Banik is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raynard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banik missing with punches from the bottom.
Raynard trying to control the action but Banik is working from the bottom.
Raynard prevents Banik from improving his position.
Banik is trying to control but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raynard wants to take a breather but Banik is having none of it.
Raynard wants to stand up but Banik has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Banik tries to roll over but Raynard keeps him under control.
Raynard not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Banik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik wants to improve his position but Raynard is controlling well.
Raynard is trying to control the action in half guard but Banik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Raynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banik.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banik throws a body shot but no joy.
Raynard wants to clinch.
Banik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raynard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raynard is looking to clinch.
Banik lands a nice shot to the body.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from Banik.
Raynard moves to clinch but Banik breaks away #TD#
and Banik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raynard working a defensive guard but Banik manages to pass into side control anyway.
Banik grinds an elbow into Raynard's temple. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Raynard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banik wants to control but Raynard is keeping him busy.
Raynard is trying to get back to half guard.
Banik tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banik throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Banik politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banik prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Branko Banik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raynard throws a sloppy head kick and Banik moves out of range easily.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Raynard avoids it well and moves away.
Raynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banik misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Raynard counters by clinching up.
Banik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raynard can do to turn this around?
Banik struggles to land a body shot inside as Raynard controls his hands.
Raynard stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banik. #TD#
Banik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Banik is looking to take a break and control but Raynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banik cracks Raynard with a big right hand but Raynard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik grinds an elbow into Raynard's temple.
An elbow from Banik crashes against the mat.
Banik is looking to take a break and control but Raynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Banik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Banik misses with the ground and pound.
Raynard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Raynard struggling a bit here.
Raynard is looking to reverse the position.
Banik working the ground and pound.
Banik trying to control the position but Raynard is working away.
Raynard wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Banik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Raynard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Banik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Raynard is not content to let Banik control the position.
Banik throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Raynard is trying to control Banik's posture but Banik avoids it.
Banik grinds an elbow into Raynard's temple.
Raynard gets back to half guard.
Banik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banik throwing shots but Raynard is blocking nicely.
Raynard pushes Banik off looking to stand but Banik dives back in and keeps control.
Raynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banik. #T4#
Banik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banik is nestled in close to Raynard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banik lands a nice short elbow.
Banik is trying to control the action in half guard but Raynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banik stops Raynard from getting back to his feet.
Raynard is refusing to be controlled, as Banik sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raynard is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Branko Banik dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Banik missing with a left hand there. Raynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banik throws out a loose jab but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynard only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Raynard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Raynard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Banik manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Branko Banik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raynard keeping control of the position.
Banik looks to land a strike but Raynard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Raynard holds on and takes a little breather.
Raynard wants to stand but Banik is controlling the position. #T1#
Banik trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banik is one step ahead there.
Banik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raynard's head.
Banik is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.
Banik looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banik works over Raynard with some ground and pound from guard.
Raynard trying to control the position.
Raynard is pulling down on Banik's head. It's preventing any offense from Banik, at least for the moment.
Banik with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banik throws a hook to the side of Raynard's head but Raynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banik throws a right hand that misses
enabling Raynard to counter with a crisp jab.
Banik throws a hook but Raynard avoids it easily.#T3#
Banik throws a hook to the side of Raynard's head but Raynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banik looks to throw the jab but Raynard is out of range.
Raynard looks for a takedown but Banik sprawls well.
Banik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marlon Raynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raynard dives in and grabs Banik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banik pushes down on Raynard's head and hops out.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Raynard avoids it well and moves away.
Raynard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banik defends it nicely.
Branko Banik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Raynard.
Raynard tries to clinch but Banik moves out of range.
Banik attempts a counter takedown but Raynard avoids it well and moves away.
Banik throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
Banik throws a shot from downtown. Raynard moves away and avoids it.
Raynard has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Banik misses with a hook.
Banik keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Banik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raynard slips a straight right by Banik.
Banik misses with a looping left.
Branko Banik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Raynard clinches with his opponent.
Banik misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Raynard breaks from the clinch.
Raynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raynard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banik defends well and Raynard ends up having to push Banik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banik connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raynard avoids the body shot from Banik.

And that's the end of the fight!
Branko Banik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banik, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branko Banik!
Branko Banik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Raynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapheal.
A shot to the liver by Rapheal. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Raynard drives through and clinches with Rapheal against the cage.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapheal.
Raynard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapheal walks away with a smile on his face. Raynard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard throws a combination that misses
letting Rapheal counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Raynard avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard misses with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal throws a body punch but Raynard moves out of range.
Raynard misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Raynard misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raynard slips under a jab from Rapheal.
Rapheal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapheal misses with a wild body shot.
Raynard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapheal throws a jab but it's blocked by Raynard.
A jab from Rapheal misses.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Raynard misses
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
Raynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rapheal to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Raynard sizes up Rapheal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raynard swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Rapheal lands.
Raynard misses with a jab to the body
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal cracks Raynard on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Raynard falls backwards against the cage. Rapheal follows up with more strikes that drop Raynard to his knees. Rapheal keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Raynard! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
Mark Rapheal is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Mark Rapheal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raynard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spong manages to circle out of the way.
Raynard moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raynard's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Spong throws a series of punches but Raynard avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Spong.
A left and a right from Spong both land. Nice combination.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spong.
Spong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spong.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Raynard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Raynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raynard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
A head kick by Spong misses #CL#
and Raynard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raynard.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Raynard is controlling the position.
I was talking to Raynard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Spong tries to circle away but Raynard has him pinned against the cage.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raynard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Raynard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Raynard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raynard jumps guard but Spong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raynard works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Spong won't allow it.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong tries to circle away but Raynard has him pinned against the cage.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spong smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Raynard misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
Spong is looking to slow Raynard down with leg kicks. #T2#
Spong misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
Spong connects with a nice looking jab.
Spong 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.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
Spong throws a hook but Raynard avoids it easily.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Raynard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spong manages to circle out of the way.
Spong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raynard under the eye.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Raynard counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong misses with a looping left.
It looked like Raynard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Spong tries to get set, Raynard tries to push him back and clinch up but Spong manages to avoid the attempt.
Spong throws a right hand that Raynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Raynard also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Raynard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Raynard's head but Raynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raynard is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spong throws a hook but Raynard avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Raynard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Spong lands.
Raynard drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Raynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raynard.
Raynard tries to counter by clinching up but Spong breaks away and moves out of range.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raynard.
Spong jabs Raynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Raynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raynard.
Raynard is looking to counter punch.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Raynard finish him?
Spong throws a hook to the side of Raynard's head but Raynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raynard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Spong misses with a right hand
and Raynard counters with a huge left! Spong is in big trouble! He's backing up but Raynard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Spong from any more damage. A dominating finish by Raynard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Marlon Raynard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 42:Raynard vs Plutarque
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Plutarque forces Raynard back against the cage and clinches.
Raynard cracks Plutarque with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Raynard.
Raynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutarque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raynard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raynard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutarque or not.
Raynard throws an elbow that misses.
Plutarque tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Plutarque tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raynard smiles and moves away.
Plutarque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raynard. #CL2#
Plutarque clinches with his opponent.
Plutarque jumps guard but Raynard stands there with Plutarque around his waist. Plutarque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marlon Raynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Michel Plutarque.
A body shot lands from Raynard.
Plutarque is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Raynard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raynard.
Plutarque looks winded!
Raynard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Raynard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard gets through Plutarque's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plutarque's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Plutarque jumps guard but Raynard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Raynard on the inside. #BC#
Raynard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raynard feints with a jab and clips Plutarque right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Plutarque is sent crashing into the canvas and Raynard leaps in for the kill! Plutarque tries to get to his feet but Raynard is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Plutarque is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title!
Marlon Raynard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 34:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Raynard moves into range and clinches up with Khamaev.#TD#
Raynard pulls Khamaev into guard.
Khamaev throws a strike but Raynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Khamaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khamaev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but Raynard passes into half guard.
Khamaev is trying to stand back up but Raynard is controlling him #ES2#
Khamaev kicks Raynard off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Raynard moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Khamaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Raynard has closed the distance and engaged Khamaev in a clinch.
Raynard lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard blocks the elbow strike. #T1##TD#
Raynard decides to pull guard.
Khamaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khamaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Khamaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khamaev wanted to stand there but Raynard had control of the position.
Khamaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raynard is keeping the position for now.
Khamaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Khamaev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khamaev is fighting to break Raynard's control of his arms but Raynard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Khamaev scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Khamaev wanted to stand there but Raynard had control of the position. #SUB#
Khamaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khamaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raynard's head.
Raynard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khamaev's guard. #REVR#
Khamaev is looking to stand up but Raynard isn't so interested in that idea.
Raynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES2#
Khamaev pushes Raynard off and gets back to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Khamaev closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Khamaev won't allow it.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Khamaev holds him up against the cage and eventually Raynard drops back down to his feet.
Raynard jumps guard but Khamaev stands there with Raynard around his waist. Raynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Khamaev has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khamaev throws an elbow but misses.
Khamaev is trying to break the clinch but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khamaev smiles and moves away.
Raynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khamaev misses with a hook to the body
enabling Raynard to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Khamaev drives through and clinches with Raynard against the cage.
Raynard avoids the elbow strike from Khamaev, against the cage. #T4#
Raynard tries to pull guard but Khamaev won't allow it. #BC2#
Khamaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khamaev connects with a body shot that sends Raynard's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Khamaev takes the fight into the clinch.
Raynard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khamaev's efforts to push away.
Khamaev taking a breather. #TD#
Raynard manages to pull guard.
Khamaev postures up and lands a big shot to Raynard's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khamaev chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khamaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khamaev postures up in Raynard's guard and throws a big left but Raynard blocks it.
Raynard pulls Khamaev in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chimzat Khamaev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Khamaev scores with a hook to the body. Raynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Khamaev gets a clinch.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khamaev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khamaev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raynard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khamaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raynard is keeping busy.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Khamaev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamaev throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Raynard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khamaev with a nice head shot there.
Khamaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khamaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Khamaev trying to control but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Raynard has a closed guard, preventing Khamaev from standing up.
Khamaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khamaev stands up over Raynard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Raynard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khamaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raynard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khamaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Raynard has wrist control.#T2#
Khamaev trying to control but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Khamaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Raynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khamaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khamaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Khamaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khamaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khamaev cracks Raynard with a solid left hand.
Khamaev wants to stand but Raynard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Khamaev looking to sit in guard and control but Raynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Khamaev is looking to stand back up but Raynard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khamaev.
Khamaev tries to kick Raynard off in order to stand up. Raynard Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet.
Raynard is staying tight to Khamaev's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Khamaev is pushing Raynard's head away, looking to escape. Raynard manages to hold on to the position though.
Khamaev bucks up and tries to throw Raynard off but instead Raynard has got his back!
Khamaev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Raynard off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Khamaev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chimzat Khamaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marlon Raynard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Raynard tries to keep at a distance but Khamaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khamaev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khamaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khamaev looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Raynard decides to pull guard.
Raynard controlling Khamaev's posture.
Khamaev lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev looking to sit in guard and control but Raynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Raynard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Khamaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raynard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Raynard manages to pass to side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raynard is taking a breather. Khamaev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khamaev is looking to get back to is feet but Raynard passes into side control.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but Raynard is dominant here and he's now got Khamaev's back!
Khamaev is trying to get back to his feet but Raynard has full control of the position and if anything, Khamaev has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Raynard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Khamaev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Khamaev instigates a clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khamaev to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Raynard decides to pull guard.
Khamaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamaev trying to move into half guard but instead Raynard has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Khamaev wants to stand but Raynard is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but Raynard passes into half guard.
Khamaev is looking to get back to is feet but Raynard passes into side control. #T1#
Raynard moves into full mount!
Khamaev is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Raynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khamaev is trying to stand.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khamaev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T3#
Raynard content just to control the position here.
Khamaev tries to buck Raynard off but he can't manage it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raynard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Raynard won't let Khamaev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raynard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard had his way with Chimzat Khamaev in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Khamaev drives through and clinches with Raynard against the cage.
Raynard digs a right hand into Khamaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khamaev's gas tank. #TD#
Raynard jumps guard and drags Khamaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Khamaev throws an elbow that misses. Raynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khamaev's guard. Nice move by Raynard!#REVR#
Raynard won't allow Khamaev to get back to his feet.
Raynard 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.
Raynard won't allow Khamaev to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Khamaev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Raynard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Raynard manages to pull guard.
Khamaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Raynard trying to control the position.
Khamaev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khamaev tries to move to full mount but Raynard actually manages to regain half guard.
Khamaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khamaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khamaev trying to control from half guard but Raynard is working away.
Raynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khamaev.
Khamaev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Raynard is pressing down on Khamaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raynard wants to sweep here but Khamaev controlling him for the moment.
Khamaev trying to control but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Khamaev throwing strikes from guard but Raynard blocks nicely.
Khamaev wants to control from the top but Raynard keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Khamaev throwing strikes from guard but Raynard blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Raynard slips a jab from Khamaev.
Raynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Khamaev misses with a hook to the body
and Raynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Khamaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khamaev misses with an elbow strike.
Marlon Raynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khamaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khamaev wants to break free but Raynard has control. #BC2#
Khamaev breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Khamaev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Raynard decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khamaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raynard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khamaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Raynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khamaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khamaev throws a strike but Raynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Khamaev wants to get back to his feet but Raynard passes into half guard.
Khamaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chimzat Khamaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khamaev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Khamaev manages to escape and get back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title!
Marlon Raynard very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Chimzat Khamaev spoke after the fight, saying 'I trained so hard for this fight! I’ll be back! Keel everybody! '.

Event: HFC 29:Night Champions 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Maldita throws a hook but Raynard blocks it.
Raynard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maldita misses with a wild body shot.
Raynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldita.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldita misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Raynard moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Raynard manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Raynard looking for a guillotine here but Maldita defends easily. #SUB2#
Maldita has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Raynard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Maldita is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Raynard pulls down on the head and he's put Maldita to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard is the new welterweight champion!
Marlon Raynard made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Raynard looks to land a left hand but Eye moved out of range nicely.
Raynard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Raynard clinches with his opponent.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Raynard on the inside.
Eye is trying to drag Raynard to the mat but Raynard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A left hand lands to the body for Raynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marlon Raynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.
Raynard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC2#
Eye breaks from the clinch.
Eye with a poor takedown
and Raynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raynard sprawls well. Raynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eye gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Raynard.
Raynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eye moves away.
Eye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eye manages to avoid it.
Raynard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Raynard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raynard misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Eye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eye is working away from the top position though.
Raynard wants to improve his position but Eye is controlling well. #SUB2#
Eye seems to be looking for submissions.
Eye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Raynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eye.
Eye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eye slips a nice elbow through Raynard's hands, connecting with Raynard's forehead.
Raynard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eye.
Eye is trying to control the action in half guard but Raynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raynard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raynard wants to control but Eye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eye is keen to just control but Raynard is a slippery customer.
Eye working Raynard over with strikes. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Raynard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eye missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eye passes Raynard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eye is controlling the pace.
Eye is trying to control the action in half guard but Raynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raynard is pressing down on Eye's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raynard trying to control the position.
Eye throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raynard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eye.#CL#
Raynard has managed to clinch.
Raynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eye can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Eye breaks from the clinch.
Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Raynard is just out of range.
Eye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marlon Raynard is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Raynard moves into the clinch successfully.
Eye misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Eye breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raynard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Raynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Raynard backs off Eye throws a huge counter combo but Raynard manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eye is defended easily by Raynard.
Marlon Raynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinky Eye.#TD2#
Eye drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eye wants to control but Raynard is keeping him busy.
Raynard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Eye trying to mount his opponent but Raynard defends it. #SUB2#
Eye 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.
Eye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eye tries to pass to full mount but Raynard defends it. #T3#
Raynard is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Eye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eye trying to control the action but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Raynard is concentrating on defense, preventing Eye from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eye throws a sloppy body shot
and Raynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raynard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eye.
Eye shoots in looking for a takedown. Raynard tries to sprawl out of it but Eye keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eye misses the shot to the body.
Raynard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raynard stuffs the takedown.#KD#
Raynard cracks Eye with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Raynard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Eye to stand back up!#ROC#Eye is rocked!
Eye bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Raynard comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Eye falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Eye was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 21:Raynard vs Maldita
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Maldita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raynard tries to clinch but Maldita is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldita. Raynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldita digs a good body shot into Raynard's ribs.
Maldita misses with an uppercut.
Raynard is looking to counter punch.
Maldita keeps the fight on the outside.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maldita scores with the left hand. Raynard knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Raynard tries to clinch up.#T1#
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldita misses with a body shot
and Raynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Maldita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Raynard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Maldita manages to break the clinch.
Raynard avoids the body shot from Maldita.
Jab by Maldita.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldita throws a big shot that misses.
As Maldita tries to get set, Raynard tries to push him back and clinch up but Maldita manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Raynard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raynard slips a straight right by Maldita.
Maldita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Maldita finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raynard wants to clinch.
Maldita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raynard moves away.
It looked like Raynard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maldita lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maldita throws a looping overhand right but Raynard ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Raynard gets a clinch. #BC2#
Maldita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Maldita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raynard moves away.
It looked like Raynard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Raynard clinches up with Maldita and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Maldita manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Maldita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldita swats away the attempt to clinch by Raynard.
A slow jab from Maldita misses its intended target. #CL#
Raynard clinches up with Maldita and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Maldita manages to break the clinch.
Maldita scores with a shot to the body.
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Maldita misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Raynard rushes Maldita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maldita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldita misses the shot to the body.
Maldita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raynard tries to clinch up
and Maldita counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldita misses the jab.
Raynard throws a big counter combination but Maldita scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Velha Maldita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Raynard darts in and clinches Maldita up against the cage.#BC2#
Maldita breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maldita.
Raynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raynard 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.
Raynard is looking to clinch but Maldita is avoiding it.
Raynard is looking to clinch.
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Maldita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard tries to clinch up but Maldita circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raynard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Maldita.
Maldita moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raynard tries to clinch but Maldita is having none of it.
Maldita looks to score with a jab to the body but Raynard is just out of range.
Raynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldita! But no joy.
Maldita missing with a left hand there. Raynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Raynard gets a clinch. #BC2#
Maldita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldita misses with a right hand
and Raynard counters with a nice body shot.
Maldita just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Raynard has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Maldita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldita keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Raynard clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Maldita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Maldita dips to his left and cracks Raynard with an uppercut!
Maldita misses the shot to the body.
Maldita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raynard gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Maldita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raynard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Raynard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maldita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raynard ducks under a wild hook from Maldita.
Raynard walks into a straight right hand from Maldita.
Maldita throws the left hand but Raynard avoids the punch easily.
Maldita misses with a body punch
and Raynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldita throws a looping overhand right but Raynard ducks down to avoid it.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldita with a hook.
Maldita slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Maldita lands with a good body shot.
Raynard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maldita lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Marlon Raynard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Velha Maldita!
Velha Maldita is the new welterweight champion!

Event: HFC18:Raynard vs Uesugi
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1##CL#
Raynard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uesugi, pushing him back against the cage.
Uesugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raynard smiles and moves away.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uesugi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Raynard pushes Uesugi up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Raynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uesugi uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Uesugi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raynard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Uesugi, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Uesugi working for submissions but it's allowed Raynard to get to half guard.
Raynard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Raynard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Uesugi!
Uesugi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Raynard'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.
Raynard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Uesugi can't escape the position.
Uesugi tries to improve his position but instead Raynard has taken his back!
Uesugi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Raynard.
Uesugi is really stuck here. #SUB#
Uesugi fending off the submission attempt from Raynard.
Raynard controlling well, preventing Uesugi from escaping the position. #T3#
Raynard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Uesugi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Uesugi rolls, trying to escape but Raynard keeps control of the position.
Uesugi keeps trying to improve his position.
Raynard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Uesugi.
Raynard controlling well, preventing Uesugi from escaping the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Uesugi is still trying to improve position.
Uesugi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Uesugi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Raynard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Raynard is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Uesugi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Raynard has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Uesugi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Raynard doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title!

Event: HFC16:Raynard vs Hattori
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Hattori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Hattori circles away.
Hattori keeps the fight on the outside.
Hattori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Hattori.
Hattori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynard missing with a left hand there. Hattori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori connects with a solid leg kick.
Raynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hattori follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Raynard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hattori.
Raynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hattori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Raynard moves into range and clinches up with Hattori.
Hattori jumps guard but Raynard stands there with Hattori around his waist. Hattori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hattori tries to pull guard but Raynard holds him up against the cage and eventually Hattori drops back down to his feet.
Raynard lands a shoulder strike.
Raynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hattori backwards. #TD2#
Hattori pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Raynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hattori being controlled for a moment.
Hattori tries to bench press Raynard off him but Raynard keeps the position.
Hattori felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Hattori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raynard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Raynard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hattori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hattori is trying to get back to half guard.
Hattori is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Raynard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Hattori looking for subs from the bottom but Raynard mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raynard controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hanzo Hattori will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hattori throws a front kick that sends Raynard stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Raynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hattori tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raynard smiles and moves away.
Hattori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raynard blocks a head kick by Hattori.
Hattori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hattori steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hattori counters with a body kick. #T1#
A good leg kick by Hattori.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Hattori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hattori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raynard's sensitive parts.
Hattori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hattori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raynard's head.#CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hattori. That's going to slow Raynard down. #T2#
Raynard is looking to clinch but Hattori is avoiding it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Raynard - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Raynard successfully pulls guard.
Hattori wants to pass the guard but Raynard is keeping the position.
Raynard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Raynard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hattori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hattori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Hattori actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hattori actively working from the bottom here.
Raynard passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Raynard.#T4#
Hattori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Raynard controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Raynard working for a submission but Hattori is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raynard is looking to work his way around to Hattori's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marlon Raynard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hattori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raynard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hattori.#CL#
Hattori tries to keep at a distance but Raynard has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Raynard jumps guard. #SUB2#
Hattori is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raynard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raynard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Hattori looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Raynard has picked Hattori up and slammed him! Hattori can't keep hold of the triangle and Raynard manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Raynard tries for a kimura but Hattori is defending well.
Hattori tries to bench press Raynard off him but Raynard keeps the position. #SUB#
Raynard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hattori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hattori tries to bench press Raynard off him but Raynard keeps the position. #T2#
Hattori is trying to escape the position but Raynard is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hattori wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Raynard has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hattori's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hattori is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Raynard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title!

Event: HFC 10:Night Champions
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1##CL#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard tries a body shot but McCann blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Raynard.
Raynard lands a hook that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McCann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCann throws a head kick that misses
letting Raynard counter with a right hand. #CL#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Raynard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCann tries to throw a body punch but Raynard avoids it by throwing McCann back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raynard.
Raynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raynard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raynard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards. #T1#
McCann tries to pull guard but Raynard holds him up against the cage and eventually McCann drops back down to his feet.
McCann is looking to control Raynard's arms but Raynard gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCann has his back to the cage.
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
McCann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raynard.
Raynard tries to throw a body punch but McCann avoids it by throwing Raynard back against the cage.
Raynard lands with a right to the head. #ROC#McCann is rocked!
McCann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raynard backwards.
A short body shot lands from Raynard as the two fighters clinch.
Raynard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCann looks winded!
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
McCann blocks a body shot from Raynard.
Raynard is working McCann over against the cage.
McCann blocks a body shot from Raynard.
A short right from Raynard on the inside.
Raynard lands a shot to the body.
Raynard lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Raynard. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raynard.
McCann is still on wobbly legs! Can Raynard finish him?
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCann up against the cage.
Raynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Raynard.
Raynard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raynard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCann.
McCann takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCann tries to score a body lock takedown but Raynard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raynard lands with a left to the head.
Raynard pushes McCann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raynard stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raynard.#T3#
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
Raynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCann up against the cage.
Raynard lands a body shot.
Raynard presses McCann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raynard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCann backwards.
A short uppercut from Raynard. #BC2#
McCann breaks the clinch.
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!#CL#
Raynard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raynard lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Raynard.
Raynard unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McCann! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Raynard is unloading with more strikes now! McCann drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard is the new welterweight champion!

Event: HFC 6:Patterson vs Raynard
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Patterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Patterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Patterson has his takedown stuffed
and Raynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Raynard darts in and clinches Patterson up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Raynard.
A hook to the body from Raynard.
Raynard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
Raynard lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Raynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Raynard.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Raynard slows down the pace here.
Raynard lands an uppercut.#T1#
Patterson looking for a takedown. #BC#
Patterson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Raynard clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Raynard as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Patterson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raynard lands a shot to the body.
Raynard is stalling here.
A short left from Raynard.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
Raynard lands a shoulder strike.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Raynard manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raynard.
Raynard pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards. #T2#
Raynard works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Raynard.
A left hand lands to the body for Raynard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raynard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patterson being controlled against the cage.
Raynard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raynard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raynard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raynard lands a body punch.
Raynard cracks Patterson with a nice body shot.
Raynard cracks Patterson with a nice body shot.
Raynard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson. #T3#
Raynard lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Raynard.
Raynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Raynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Raynard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in the clinch, Raynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patterson.
Patterson being controlled against the cage.
Raynard lands a body punch.
Raynard lands a nice uppercut.
Raynard digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Raynard lands a body shot. #T4#
Raynard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Raynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raynard lands with a right to the head.
Raynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Raynard lands a hook that snaps the head of Patterson backwards. #ROC2#Patterson is rocked!
Raynard lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raynard leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Raynard. #BC#
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Raynard forces Patterson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raynard.
Raynard presses Patterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raynard lands a big right hand that drops Patterson! The killer instinct kicks in and Raynard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Raynard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!

Event: HFC 3: Phzin vs Raynard
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Phzin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Phzin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Raynard moves into the clinch successfully.
Phzin is trying to push Raynard away but Raynard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Phzin won't allow it.
Phzin working hard to break the clinch.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phzin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raynard keeps control of Phzin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phzin tries to break free but Raynard pushes him back against the cage.
Phzin is trying to break the clinch but Raynard has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Phzin manages to break the clinch.
Phzin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Raynard clinches up with Phzin and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phzin can't break the clinch.
Phzin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Raynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phzin uses from the top position.
Raynard has his hands on Phzin's head, controlling the position.
Phzin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Phzin is sitting in close to Raynard's body. Raynard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Phzin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Phzin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Raynard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlon Raynard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Adesanya connects with a body shot.#CL#
Raynard darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Adesanya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raynard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adesanya walks away with a smile on his face. Raynard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raynard wants to clinch but Adesanya slips to the side
and Adesanya counters with a good, hard body kick but Raynard shrugs it off.
Raynard wants to clinch but Adesanya slips to the side
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynard closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adesanya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raynard tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raynard rather than just go for the knockout.
Raynard wants to clinch.#T1#
Adesanya lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Raynard.
Raynard is looking to clinch.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adesanya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Raynard backing away here, and Adesanya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Adesanya lands with a nice body kick.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raynard.
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it. #T3#
Raynard wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adesanya raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Raynard gets a clinch.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Adesanya won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya lands a nice uppercut.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Adesanya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adesanya smiles and moves away.
Raynard looks to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
Raynard is breathing heavily.
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
Adesanya lands a nice hook to Raynard's body. Raynard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raynard's head.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya lands with a kick to the temple. Raynard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is getting worse.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Raynard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a nice leg kick.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a low kick, right behind Raynard 's knee.
Adesanya lands a right hook to the body.
Adesanya thows a body kick. Raynard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Raynard's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body shot.
Raynard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raynard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adesanya. Adesanya obviously looking to wear him down.
Adesanya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raynard doesn't seem bothered though.
Adesanya lands with a good body shot.
Raynard closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters with a right hand to the body.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raynard closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Adesanya, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raynard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raynard 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.
Adesanya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Raynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adesanya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raynard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a head kick. That will keep Raynard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raynard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adesanya lands a nice hook to Raynard's body. Raynard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a leg kick.
Adesanya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raynard moves to clinch but Adesanya breaks away
and Adesanya counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Adesanya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raynard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Adesanya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raynard wants to clinch.
Raynard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Raynard looks to clinch
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raynard tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adesanya.
Raynard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raynard looks to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a good low kick that Raynard was not able to check.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adesanya throws a head kick that Raynard semi-blocks. #CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Adesanya lands a jab to Raynard's midsection.
Adesanya cracks a nice hook into Raynard's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Raynard's belly button to the back.
Adesanya lands a high kick! #CUT2#Jeez, Marlon Raynard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Raynard blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters with a low kick, right behind Raynard 's knee.
Adesanya lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
Adesanya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raynard's sensitive parts.
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adesanya punishes Raynard's body with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Raynard is looking to clinch.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Adesanya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adesanya lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's time! Raynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Raynard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Raynard tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a head kick. That will keep Raynard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#Raynard is rocked!
Adesanya throws a nice head kick!
Oh Raynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raynard wants to clinch.
Raynard seems to have got his legs back now.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raynard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raynard thinking.
Raynard tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Israel Adesanya!
Our winner, Israel Adesanya, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2022

#R1#
Raynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away. #CL2#
Raynard clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Raynard pulls guard effortlessly.
Frost pushes down on Raynard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Raynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raynard manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Frost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frost stands and throws Raynard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Frost thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Frost goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raynard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Frost but great work by Raynard.#T1#
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Raynard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frost is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Raynard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raynard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frost tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Raynard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Raynard is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well. #SUB2#
Raynard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Raynard tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well. #SUB2#
Raynard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frost gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Raynard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frost sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Frost actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Raynard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frost sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Raynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Raynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Raynard is working for a kimura but Frost is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Raynard. #SUB2#
Raynard seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Raynard is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well. #SUB#
Frost looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Frost actively working from the bottom here.
Raynard wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Raynard 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#
Raynard fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Frost looking to score a takedown here. Raynard is defending well but Frost drives through and ends up in Raynard's guard.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Raynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Frost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raynard trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Raynard.#SUB2#
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Raynard's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Frost won't allow Raynard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Frost has gone for a leg lock! Raynard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frost's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Frost isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Raynard stacks Frost on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Raynard!#SUB2#
Raynard tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
Frost manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raynard's best efforts.#SUB#
Frost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raynard pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Raynard is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
Raynard is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well. #SUB2#
Raynard seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.
Frost regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Raynard drops back looking for a leg! Frost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frost manages to kick Raynard off! Raynard jumps back into Frost's guard.
Raynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Frost looking for a guillotine here but Raynard defends easily. #T3#
Raynard wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving. #SUB#
Frost looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raynard trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Frost has his foot on Raynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Frost wants to sweep here but Raynard controlling him for the moment.
Frost keeping full guard, as Raynard tries to pass. #SUB#
Frost working for a triangle but Raynard defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raynard wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Raynard pushing down on Frost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Frost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raynard pulls his head out easily.
Raynard wants to pass the guard but Frost is defending well. #SUB#
Frost actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marlon Raynard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Raynard jumps guard.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Raynard is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Frost is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raynard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raynard has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Marlon Raynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Frost is looking for a triangle but Raynard pushes his legs off easily.
Raynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raynard defends it easily.#SUB2#
Raynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Frost working for a triangle but Raynard defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raynard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frost's guard. #SUB#
Frost actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Raynard wants to work for an arm triangle but Frost is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raynard controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Raynard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
Raynard controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Raynard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frost is pressing down on Raynard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raynard trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Raynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Frost has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Raynard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Frost.
Frost gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Raynard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frost works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Frost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Raynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raynard passes into half guard.
Raynard is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Raynard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Frost.#SUB2#
Raynard is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Raynard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belle Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marlon Raynard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frost throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Raynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raynard 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Raynard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
Raynard forces Faust back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Faust is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Raynard can't fight it off and eventually Faust manages to take the fight to the floor. Raynard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Raynard is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Faust rolls with it to try and escape but Raynard cranks on the arm and Faust is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marlon Raynard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Ceni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ceni content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ceni prevents Raynard from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ceni is trying to control. Raynard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raynard gets full guard.
Ceni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Raynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ceni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ceni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ceni 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ceni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ceni has managed to get both his arms back between Raynard's legs - danger averted.
Raynard wants to sweep here but Ceni controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Ceni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ceni has managed to get both his arms back between Raynard's legs - danger averted.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Ceni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ceni passes Raynard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raynard has his hands on Ceni's head, controlling the position.
Raynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Raynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ceni defends well.#T2#
Ceni wants to control from the top but Raynard keeps moving.
Ceni 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.
Raynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ceni won't allow Raynard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Raynard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ceni has picked Raynard up and slammed him! Raynard can't keep hold of the triangle and Ceni manages to pass to side control!
Raynard trying to remain calm as Ceni controls from the top position.#T3#
Raynard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ceni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ceni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raynard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raynard tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Ceni trying to control the position but Raynard is working away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ceni working the head and body with strikes.
Ceni lands an elbow.
Raynard is looking to reverse the position.
Raynard is not content to let Ceni control the position.
Raynard tries to bench press Ceni off him but Ceni keeps the position.
Ceni is looking to take a break and control but Raynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raynard manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceni slips a nice elbow through Raynard's hands, connecting with Raynard's forehead.
Raynard manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Raynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Ceni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ceni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Raynard is not content to let Ceni control the position.
Ceni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Raynard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raynard works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Ceni advances to half guard.
Ceni trying to control from half guard but Raynard is working away. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ceni in particular looking to stall.
Ceni wants to free his trapped foot but Raynard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raynard is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ceni is looking to stall here but Raynard recovers full guard. #SUB#
Raynard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ceni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Raynard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ceni uses it to pass to side control.
Raynard is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ceni working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Raynard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ceni prevents Raynard from improving his position.
Raynard is refusing to be controlled, as Ceni sits in half guard. #SUB#
Raynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ceni pulls his head out easily.
Raynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mark Ceni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raynard looking to control.
Raynard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ceni puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Raynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ceni pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ceni wants to free his trapped foot but Raynard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raynard is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ceni trying to control from half guard but Raynard is working away.
Raynard is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ceni trying to control but Raynard is working from the bottom.
Raynard trying to control the position here.
Ceni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ceni looking to pass the guard.
Ceni wants to control from the top but Raynard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Raynard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ceni to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Raynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ceni connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Ceni 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##TD2#
Ceni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ceni seems content to control.
Ceni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ceni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Raynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ceni can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raynard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ceni manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Raynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ceni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raynard is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ceni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raynard stopping the sweep attempt from Ceni.
Raynard passes Ceni's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Raynard is looking for a kimura here.
Ceni is trying to get back to full guard.
Mark Ceni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ceni trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ceni manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raynard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raynard preventing the sweep.
Ceni controls Raynard momentarily but Raynard frees himself.
Ceni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raynard controls the pace.
Raynard wants to control from the top but Ceni keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Raynard's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Raynard moves into range and clinches up with Ceni.#T3#
Raynard fails to pull guard.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Ceni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Ceni won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Ceni won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Ceni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ceni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ceni to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Raynard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ceni uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raynard being controlled here, momentarily.
Ceni's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Raynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ceni is one step ahead there.
Raynard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ceni controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ceni advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Ceni.
I've got Ceni 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Ceni!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Jenkins throws a hook but Raynard avoids it easily.
Raynard wants to counter the offense by Jenkins and move into the clinch position.
Raynard slips a jab from Jenkins.
Raynard moves away from the strike by Jenkins. #CL2#
Raynard rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Raynard jumps guard and drags Jenkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Raynard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jenkins frees his head nicely. Oh but Raynard has switched to an armbar! Jenkins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marlon Raynard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Woulfe has hold of one of Raynard's legs. Raynard is fighting the takedown attempt but Woulfe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Raynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Raynard, not yet.
Woulfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Raynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woulfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woulfe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raynard is keeping the position for now.
Raynard keeping moving, preventing Woulfe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Raynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woulfe defends well.
Raynard wants to sweep here but Woulfe controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Raynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woulfe defends it easily.#SUB#
Woulfe drops back looking for a leg! Raynard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raynard manages to kick Woulfe off! Woulfe jumps back into Raynard's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Woulfe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woulfe has managed to get both his arms back between Raynard's legs - danger averted.
Raynard keeping moving, preventing Woulfe from controlling successfully.
Woulfe is looking to advance position but Raynard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Raynard fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Raynard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Woulfe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Woulfe trying to hold on to Raynard's head to control him but Raynard postures up. #SUB2#
Raynard is working for a kimura but Woulfe is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Woulfe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Raynard wants to work for an arm triangle but Woulfe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raynard controlling the action here.
Raynard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Raynard is working for a kimura but Woulfe is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Woulfe actively working from the bottom here.
Woulfe trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Woulfe is defending against the submission attempts here by Raynard. #SUB2#
Raynard seems to be looking for submissions.
Woulfe trying to hold on to Raynard's head to control him but Raynard postures up.
Raynard moves into full mount! Woulfe won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Raynard with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Woulfe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Woulfe is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Raynard is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Woulfe won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Raynard off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marlon Raynard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Raynard closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Raynard improves position. #TD2#
Raynard pulls guard effortlessly.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Raynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Thomas content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Raynard has locked up a guillotine! Raynard's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Thomas is holding on here and Raynard must be using up a lot of energy. Thomas has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Raynard gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlon Raynard!

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