Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hallows instigates a clinch.
Hallows is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hallows lands an elbow inside.
Hallows softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Boles breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Hallows misses
and Boles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallows thinking.
Hallows tries a head kick but it misses.
Boles throws a shot to the body.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses
and Boles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallows. Hallows circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallowss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hallows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hallows throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boles swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallows.
Hallows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Boles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boles throws the left hand but Hallows avoids the punch easily.
Boles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hallows misses
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Hallows.
Boles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallows digs a good hook to Boles's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boles.
Hallows tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallows lands a really nice looking cross but Boles seems unphased.
Boles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Boles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boles needs to keep his hands up - Hallows had a free shot at his head there.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Boles thuds a left hand into Hallows's body.
Boles slips under a jab.
Boles throws a low kick, looking for Hallows's leg but Hallows calmly moves out of range.
Boles lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Boles misses the target.
A jab from Boles misses.
Boles takes one on the button.
Boles misses with a looping left.
Hallows cracks Boles with a good jab.
Hallows misses with an uppercut
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
Boles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallows misses with some punches.
Boles lands a right hand.
Hallows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
Boles avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallows.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Boles manages to break the clinch.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallows staying out of range there.
Boles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hallows doesn't manage to clinch there - Boles circles away.
Hallows throws the left hand but Boles avoids the punch easily.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallows tries a low kick but Boles avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boles.
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Boles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallows throws a sloppy head kick
and Boles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Hallows is rocked!
Hallows lands a jab to the nose.
Boles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hallows connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hallows moves forwards but Boles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Hallows is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boles throws a lazy right hand but Hallows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
It seemed like Boles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boles misses the jab.
Hallows seems to have got his legs back now.
Hallows looks to score with a jab to the body but Boles is just out of range.
Boles avoids the head kick by Hallows.
Hallows lands a body shot.
Hallows scores with a sloppy right hand. Boles should have avoided that one.
Boles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Hallows has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Boles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Boles counter with a right hand.
Charles E Boles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallows 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 Broady Hallows will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Hallows misses
and Hallows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallows walks into a left hand.
Boles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Hallows.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Boles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallows swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a stiff right hand.
Boles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallows counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Boles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looks like Hallows has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A swing and a miss from Boles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boles looks to throw the jab but Hallows is out of range.
Boles defending well as Hallows loads up on a big left hand.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Hallows throws an off balance right hand
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boles throws a shot from downtown. Hallows moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallows lands a really nice looking cross but Boles seems unphased.
Hallows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallows at a distance.
Hallows throws a good cross that connects.
Hallows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boles.
Hallows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boles has time to react.
Boles misses with a hook. Hallows ducked under it nicely.
Hallows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boles has time to react.
Hallows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles misses the jab.
Hallows avoids the body shot from Boles.
Boles misses with a straight left. #T2#
Hallows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boles misses with a looping left.
Hallows connects with a high kick.
Boles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallows cracks Boles with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Hallows moves into range and clinches up with Boles.
Boles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Boles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallows throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boles.#ROC#Boles is rocked!
Hallows thows a leg kick but Boles checks it
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
Boles is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallows finish him?
Boles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boles looks to land a right hand but Hallows moved out of range.
Boles seems to have recovered his senses.
Boles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hallows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broady Hallows is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallows misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallows's sensitive parts. #T3#
Boles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hallows uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boles was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallows.
Boles tests Hallows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boles.
Hallows looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boles throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Boles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boles cracks Hallows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallows moves out of range as Boles strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Boles misses with an uppercut. Hallows saw that one coming.
Hallows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallows misses with a hook
and Boles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boles scoring well with a low kick there.
Boles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Boles keeps it at a distance.
Hallows throws a sloppy head kick and Boles moves out of range easily.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Boles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boles throws out a loose jab but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Hallows.
Boles throws a jab when Hallows was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Boles.
Boles lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallows.
Hallows wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles E Boles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Hallows.
Good exchange - Hallows coming out on top.
Hallows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Hallows.
Hallows misses with a lunging right hand
and Boles counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallows slips a straight right by Boles.
Hallows scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hallows scores with a punch to the head.
Hallows fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Boles misses its intended target.
Boles missing with a left hand there. Hallows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boles scores with a hook to the body. Hallows takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boles connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch but Boles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Hallows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
Hallows throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boles throws a low kick but Hallows avoids it.
Hallows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boles.
Boles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boles was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallows.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch but Boles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hallows is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Boles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hallows misses with a shot to the body
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Boles throws a lazy right hand but Hallows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Boles misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Hallows on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hallows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boles.
Boles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallows lands with a straight right. Boles didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows cracks Boles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hallows checks a leg kick nicely.
Boles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows scores with a body shot.
Hallows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallows lands a nice shot that snaps Boles's head back.
Hallows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boles.
Nice straight punches there by Boles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boles.
Hallows lands a leg kick that knocks Boles off balance momentarily.
Boles missing with a left hand there. Hallows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hallows wants to clinch
letting Boles counter with a right hand.
Hallows lands a jab.#T3#
Boles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Boles looks to land a right hand but Hallows moved out of range.
As Boles backs away, Hallows returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hallows scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Boles.
Boles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallows with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boles to score with a decent uppercut.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Boles ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows misses with a body shot. #CL#
Boles gets tackled into the cage by Hallows. Hallows maintains the clinch.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boles tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows lands a damaging elbow.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boles doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Boles misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boles. #TD#
Hallows is trying to trip Boles. He has hold of a leg but Boles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hallows persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boles can't keep his opponent in guard - Hallows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hallows seems to be looking for submissions.
Boles is in trouble now - Hallows has advanced to mount!
Hallows landing strikes from the mount and Boles is in trouble!
Boles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hallows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Hallows is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boles is surviving well by controlling Hallows's body position as best he can.
Hallows misses with a head shot.
Hallows looking to finish with strikes here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Broady Hallows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hallows 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broady Hallows!
A relieved looking Broady Hallows 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: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Hallows moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hallows connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Hallows walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hallows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallows.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallows was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Hallows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallows throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nice shot by Hallows.#CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallows has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallows doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Hallows.
We've been informed that Hallows has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Hallows throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Hallows cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Hallows.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallows lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Hallows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Hallows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Hallows wants a takedown but no success here.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallows.
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!#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows misses with a hook.#T2#
Hallows looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hallows finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Hallows fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Hallows avoids a kick to the body.
Hallows with a hook.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallows.
Hallows scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Hallows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Hallows scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Hallows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hallows staying out of range there.#CL2#
Hallows has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hallows. #TD2#
Hallows has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to keep an underhook but Hallows manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallows.
Some bone on bone action there as Hallows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Hallows's body. Hallows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Hallows blocks the low kick.
Hallows on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallows.
Hallows goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hallows gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Hallows's posture but Hallows avoids it. #SUB2#
Hallows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hallows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hallows is working Sitsongrit over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Hallows lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hallows creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Hallows keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit sneaks back into half guard.
Hallows throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely. #ES#
Sitsongrit kicks Hallows off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallows throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows misses the shot to the body.
Hallows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Broady Hallows will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit works Hallows's body with a nice hook.
Hallows checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hallows avoids it easily.
Hallows scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallows.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hallows.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Hallows didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallows misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Hallows throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Hallows's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallows down. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Hallows looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Hallows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit motions for Hallows to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hallows clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Hallows clinches.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow. #BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallows swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hallows should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Sitsongrit cracks Hallows with a nice body shot.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hallows misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Hallows tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body.
Hallows presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hallows misses with a body punch.
Hallows blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows.
Hallows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallows.
Hallows tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow. #T3#
Sitsongrit works on Hallows's body with a couple of short punches.
Broady Hallows seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hallows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit presses Hallows against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Hallows works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows distracts Sitsongrit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hallows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallows passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4##ES#
Sitsongrit explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hallows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Hallows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Hallows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Hallows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Hallows shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallows.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallows manages to avoid it.
Hallows dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Hallows throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Hallows 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallows doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Hallows throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hallows slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallows.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallows throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Hallows only half commits.
Sitsongrit punishes Hallows's body with a nice straight punch.
Hallows swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
Hallows dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Hallows in the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallows is just out of range.
Hallows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hallows looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Hallows throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Hallows, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallows takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit works Hallows's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Hallows's legs.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Hallows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit is controlling Hallows's posture.#T2#
Hallows stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Hallows tries to pass.
Hallows stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hallows throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Hallows slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Hallows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hallows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hallows trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit has control of Hallows's left arm, preventing Hallows from doing any damage.
Hallows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hallows manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hallows 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.#T4#
Hallows trying to control the position. #SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Hallows looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Hallows's leg. Hallows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallows misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hallows checks it.
Hallows takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit sizes up Hallows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hallows avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!

Pornthonglek Sitsongrit wins by majority decision!
After the fight, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: APEX 15
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt - Hallows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Venegas against the cage.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hallows lands with a right to the head.
Hallows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venegas backwards.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Venegas has Hallows pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hallows manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Broady Hallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Venegas .
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Venegas blocks an elbow strike.
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hallows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hallows is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hallows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Venegas blocks an elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venegas backwards.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
A short left from Hallows.
Hallows working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Venegas is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallows.
Venegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallows finish him?#CUT#It looks like Frankie Venegas has been cut.
A short right from Hallows on the inside.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Hallows creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Venegas ! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Hallows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broady Hallows!
A very excited looking Broady Hallows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: APEX 9
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Hallows lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hubble. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallows with the counter takedown but Hubble avoids it easily.
Hubble moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallows connects with a body shot.
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows throws the kick towards the body but Hubble avoids it.
Hallows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows misses with a straight right.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hallows has Hubble up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallows misses with the head strike.
Hallows tries a body shot but Hubble blocks it.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Hubble uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hubble wants the takedown. Hallows is fighting it off but Hubble persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hallows's guard against the cage.

Hallows pushes Hubble off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hubble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallows looks to land a right hand but Hubble moved out of range.
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows strikes.
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hubble.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallows misses with a few strikes there.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hubble manages to avoid it.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hallows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallows.#T2#
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows strikes.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows pushes Hubble away with a front kick.
Hubble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hallows clinches with his opponent.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Hubble 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Edwin Hubble has been cut.
Hubble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallows lands a right hand.
Hubble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hubble gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Hallows tries to bum rush Hubble with a series of wild strikes but Hubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Hubble gets tackled into the cage by Hallows. Hallows maintains the clinch.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Hubble in his tracks for a moment.
Hubble takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Hubble is trying to trip Hallows. He has hold of a leg but Hallows is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hubble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hallows has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hubble is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hubble lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Hubble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hubble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Hubble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallows leaves Hubble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Hallows looks to land a left hand but Hubble moved out of range nicely.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hubble avoids the body shot from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up but Hubble circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallows throws a hook but Hubble blocks it.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallows throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#Edwin Hubble's cut is getting worse.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows thuds his shin into the meat of Hubble's side.
Hubble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallows throws out the jab.
Hallows throws a push kick but Hubble slaps the foot to one side.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hubble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hubble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hubble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hubble ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hallows scores with a nice head shot.
Hallows slips a straight right by Hubble.
Hubble blocks a jab.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hubble fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Hubble ducks down to avoid it.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hubble momentarily.
Hubble keeps the fight on the outside.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows throws a body kick.
Hallows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows misses with the combination.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.#CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Hallows.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hubble controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Hallows.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hubble can't get the takedown. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hubble's brow.
Hubble is pushing Hallows up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hubble avoiding damage.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Hubble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hubble leaning against his opponent.
Hubble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hallows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hubble avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hubble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hubble blocks the elbow strike.
Hallows lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Edwin Hubble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Hubble gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hallows is trying to keep Hubble in close.
Hallows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hubble connects with a couple of short punches.
Hubble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hubble throwing strikes from guard but Hallows blocks nicely.
Hallows is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
Hubble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hubble 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. #T4##SUB#
Hubble 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.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
Hubble being controlled here momentarily.
Hubble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hubble slips a straight right by Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hubble misses the shot to the body.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallows.
Hubble swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallows.
Hallows misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble lands with a shot to the body.
Hallows tests Hubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hubble misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hallows throws a body punch but Hubble moves out of range.
Hubble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hubble moves out of range of the body kick from Hallows.
Hallows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hubble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
Hallows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Hubble keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Hallows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hubble backwards.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hubble backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Hubble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Hubble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwin Hubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows throws a body punch but Hubble moves out of range.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hubble.
Hallows tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hubble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hallows's guard.
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Hallows is keeping the position.#ES2#
Hallows has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hubble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Hubble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Hubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallows.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallows on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallows with a jab.
Hubble throws the left hand but Hallows avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
Hallows throws a right and a left that Hubble avoids nicely.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Hubble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hubble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Hubble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Hubble ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Hallows as Hubble shoots in.
Hubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Hallows has closed the distance and engaged Hubble in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broady Hallows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallows 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broady Hallows!
A victorious Broady Hallows thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 192: Dustfinger v Nikolau
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Gore gets tackled into the cage by Hallows. Hallows maintains the clinch.
Hallows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallows connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Horley Gore has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hallows pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hallows takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Gore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hallows instigates a clinch.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gore avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gore.
Hallows tries to land knees in the clinch but Gore avoids the damage to the body.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Gore has Hallows pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gore pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hallows tumbling to the mat - Gore dives into Hallows's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gore distracts Hallows with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Gore throws a big right hand that misses.
Hallows pulls Gore in close to prevent any damage.
Gore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gore landing with the ground and pound.
Gore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hallows utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gore scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallows has his hands on Gore's head, controlling the position.
Gore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gore throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Gore is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallows has wrist control.
Hallows is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gore is controlling him.
Gore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hallows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gore is looking to work some ground and pound but Hallows has wrist control.
Hallows not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hallows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Hallows moves in looking to clinch but Gore pushes him off.
Hallows is looking to clinch but Gore is avoiding it.
Gore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallows doesn't manage to clinch there - Gore circles away.
Gore attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
Gore avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Gore will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hallows up against the cage.
Gore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallows lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallows.
Nice body punch from Gore.
Gore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hallows using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hallows misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hallows scores with a hook to the body.
Hallows lands an elbow inside that Gore shrugs off.
Hallows digs a right hand into Gore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gore's gas tank.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hallows prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hallows lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallows.
Gore blocks an uppercut.
Gore takes a shot to the head.
Hallows tries to work over Gore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gore is trying to drag Hallows to the mat but Hallows just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gore tries to score a body lock takedown but Hallows shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hallows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horley Gore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hallows wants to clinch.
Gore throws a hook but Hallows avoids it easily.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hallows's head backwards.
Gore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gore throws a body punch but Hallows moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hallows moves into the clinch successfully.
Gore takes an elbow to the temple.
Gore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Gore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hallows is defending well.
Come on Gore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hallows lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hallows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gore backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hallows.
Gore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hallows digs a right hand underneath Gore's ribcage. Gore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hallows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gore is defending well for now.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hallows lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Horley Gore's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Hallows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hallows.
Nice elbow from Hallows. #CUT2#Horley Gore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallows. #BC#
Gore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Hallows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Broady Hallows seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gores head.
Hallows with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gore takes an elbow to the temple.
Hallows lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Gore manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gore tries to keep at a distance but Hallows has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gore missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Hallows manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hallows tries to clinch up but Gore circles away and keeps his distance.
Gore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hallows clinches up against the cage.
Gore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3##CL2#
Hallows rushes Gore and presses him up against the cage.
Gore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hallows scores with a hook to the body.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Horley Gore's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hallows lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Broady Hallows!
Broady Hallows decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 186
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Hallows does no damage.
Luokkamaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallows was well out of range. Poor timing from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallows at a distance.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki throws a jab when Hallows was well out of range.
Luokkamaki slips under a jab from Hallows.
Luokkamaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki connects with a body shot that sends Hallows's belly button to the back.
Luokkamaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallows on the side of the head.
Hallows works over Luokkamaki's head and body with a nice combination.
Luokkamaki throws out a loose jab but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Luokkamaki back to the cage. Hallows follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Luokkamaki tries to sprawl but Hallows drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hallows is working for a kimura but Luokkamaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping him busy.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Hallows 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.
Hallows sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luokkamaki defending well though.
Hallows is stalling here. Luokkamaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hallows seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Luokkamaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hallows is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Luokkamaki controls the position from side control.
Hallows holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hallows tries to improve position but can't.
Hallows manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hallows is looking to improve his position.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping busy. #T3#
Hallows is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hallows.
Hallows pulls Luokkamaki in to control the position.
Hallows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Luokkamaki has his hands on Hallows's head, controlling the position.
Hallows advances to half guard. #T4#
Hallows is trying to control the action in half guard but Luokkamaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallows is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hallows trying to control but Luokkamaki is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hallows goes for an armbar but Luokkamaki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Luokkamaki.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luokkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Hallows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Luokkamaki is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hallows.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well.
Luokkamaki slips under a jab from Hallows.
Broady Hallows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hallows takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallows throws a good cross that connects.
Luokkamaki 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.
Good exchange - Luokkamaki coming out on top.
Hallows throws a combination that misses
and Luokkamaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
A combination from Luokkamaki does no damage.
Hallows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Luokkamaki's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luokkamaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallows is out of range and Luokkamaki settles back down.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Luokkamaki scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Hallows has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Luokkamaki wants to clinch.#T1#
Hallows ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Hallows scores with a hook.
Hallows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luokkamaki tries to clinch up.
Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallows doesn't seem bothered though.
Luokkamaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luokkamaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Luokkamaki closes the distance and clinches.
Luokkamaki lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luokkamaki's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Jere Luokkamaki has been cut.
A short left from Hallows.
Hallows has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luokkamaki after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Luokkamaki as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Hallows tries to score a body lock takedown but Luokkamaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hallows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Hallows has Luokkamaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luokkamaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hallows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the head.
Luokkamaki lands with a good body shot.
Hallows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luokkamaki slips a straight right by Hallows.
Luokkamaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jere Luokkamaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallows throws a big shot that misses.
Luokkamaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Luokkamaki connects with a looping right hand.
Luokkamaki tries to clinch up.
Hallows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki jabs Hallows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Luokkamaki as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Luokkamaki with a nice calf kick.
Luokkamaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallows on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Hallows.
Hallows misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Hallows fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luokkamaki.#T4#
Hallows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Hallows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Luokkamaki is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard.
Hallows is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Luokkamaki reverses the position - he's now on top in Hallows's guard.
Luokkamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Hallows.
Hallows 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#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Luokkamaki to regain full guard.
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 Jere Luokkamaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jere Luokkamaki's cut.
That's time! Luokkamaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Luokkamaki thuds his right hand into Hallows's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luokkamaki jabs Hallows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
It looked like Luokkamaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallows.
Luokkamaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some wild striking there from Hallows.
A big left from Hallows misses.
Hallows misses with a two punch combination.
Hallows throws a one two combo.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Luokkamaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki dodges the punch combination from Hallows.
Luokkamaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
Hallows 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.
Luokkamaki throws a shot from downtown. Hallows moves away and avoids it.
Hallows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Luokkamaki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hallows counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Hallows moves out of range as Luokkamaki strikes.
Hallows lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luokkamaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Hallows misses with a double jab.
Luokkamaki catches Hallows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Luokkamaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luokkamaki lands a slapping body shot.
Luokkamaki misses with a wild body shot.
Hallows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luokkamaki slips a jab and a cross from Hallows.
Decent striking displayed by Luokkamaki there.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well. #T2#
Hallows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hallows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallows throws a body punch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki cracks Hallows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luokkamaki connects with a single shot there.
Hallows throws an overhand right that lands on Luokkamaki's shoulder, as Luokkamaki tries to avoid the shot.
Luokkamaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallows avoids it.
Luokkamaki lands with a cross.
Luokkamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luokkamaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallows off the cage and back into range.
Hallows misses with a looping left.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luokkamaki lands a right hook to the body.
Hallows ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Hallows doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hallows throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Luokkamaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Luokkamaki misses with a body kick.
Hallows connects with a right hand. Luokkamaki shakes it off.
Hallows moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Luokkamaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallows's head.
Luokkamaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Luokkamaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallows throws out a powerful jab.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Luokkamaki.#CL#
Luokkamaki forces Hallows back against the cage and clinches.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Luokkamaki.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows wants a takedown.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luokkamaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Luokkamaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luokkamaki lands an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a nice uppercut.
Luokkamaki scores with a shot to the side of Hallows's head.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luokkamaki blocks a body shot from Hallows.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Luokkamaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Hallows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallows lands a hook that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards. #BC2#
Hallows breaks the clinch.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Hallows's ribcage but misses.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luokkamaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallows misses with a straight right.
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Hallows moves out of range.
Luokkamaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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 Jere Luokkamaki.
I think Luokkamaki 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: RISE 179
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hallows decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Luokkamaki defends it.
Luokkamaki is looking to improve his position.
Hallows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hallows trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luokkamaki is working to get back to half guard.
Hallows unloading with bombs!
Luokkamaki manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Luokkamaki, under a barage of strikes from Hallows.
Luokkamaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hallows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Hallows thows a huge punch but Luokkamaki dodges it nicely.
Hallows moves nicely into side control.
Hallows tries to advance to mount but can't.
Luokkamaki dodges the ground and pound from Hallows.
Hallows is trying to ground and pound but Luokkamaki uses the momentary lack of control by Hallows to regain half guard.
Hallows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luokkamaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hallows works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hallows throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T2#
Hallows thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Luokkamaki manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Luokkamaki, under a barage of strikes from Hallows.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping him busy.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Luokkamaki defends it.
Hallows is taking a breather. Luokkamaki 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.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luokkamaki keeps working.
Luokkamaki gets back to full guard.
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Luokkamaki is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hallows stands and throws Luokkamaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hallows fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Luokkamaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hallows goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luokkamaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hallows's guard! Nice work there by Luokkamaki! #SUB#
Hallows has his foot on Luokkamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luokkamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Hallows is controlling Luokkamaki's posture.#T4##SUB#
Luokkamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hallows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luokkamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Hallows's legs - danger averted.
Hallows wants to control the position but Luokkamaki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hallows is looking for a sweep. Luokkamaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luokkamaki controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Luokkamaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luokkamaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hallows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luokkamaki but Luokkamaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hallows darts in looking for a takedown but Luokkamaki gets double underhooks and turns Hallows into the cage.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallows lands a right hand.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows misses with some punches.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Luokkamaki 's eye.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallows is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luokkamaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows lands a hook that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards. #T1#
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luokkamaki pushes Hallows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki stalling in the clinch but Hallows improves position.
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallows.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Hallows tries to break free but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
A short left from Hallows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luokkamaki.
Hallows lands a nice uppercut.
Hallows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands a nice uppercut.
Luokkamaki gets underhooks to prevent Hallows's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hallows lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Luokkamaki in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Broady Hallows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luokkamaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Luokkamaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki blocks an elbow strike.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallows.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallows landing knees to the head.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luokkamaki's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki pushes Hallows back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki blocks an elbow strike.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches. #T3#
Hallows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hallows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallows missing with a left hand there. Luokkamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Luokkamaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hallows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Hallows scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hallows laying and praying for a moment but Luokkamaki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hallows working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Luokkamaki's thigh. Luokkamaki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Luokkamaki is pulling down on Hallows's head. It's preventing any offense from Hallows, at least for the moment.
Hallows looking to sit in guard and control but Luokkamaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luokkamaki postures up.
Luokkamaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hallows looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luokkamaki passes into side control.
Luokkamaki controlling the 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 Broady Hallows will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallows shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Hallows.
Hallows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luokkamaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab from Hallows.
Hallows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Luokkamaki.
Hallows lands a jab to the nose.
Hallows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luokkamaki can do to turn this around?
Hallows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luokkamaki takes one on the button.
Hallows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luokkamaki cracks Hallows with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luokkamaki ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hallows shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallows looks to land a right hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range.
Luokkamaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallows jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hallows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luokkamaki.
Hallows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallows on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hallows tries for a takedown but Luokkamaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
A jab from Luokkamaki does it's job there.
Luokkamaki scores with the left hand. Hallows knows he should have avoided that one.
Luokkamaki blocks a jab.
Hallows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luokkamaki tries to avoid it but Hallows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luokkamaki to the ground. Luokkamaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luokkamaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallows walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallows takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallows will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallows misses with a looping right.
Hallows is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to the nose.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Hallows's midsection.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hallows misses. #T2#
Hallows misses with a looping left.
Hallows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Luokkamaki does it's job there.
Hallows takes one to the side of the head.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luokkamaki.
Hallows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luokkamaki counters with a solid body kick.
Hallows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luokkamaki can pounce on him.
Luokkamaki connects with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki thuds a left hand into Hallows's body.
Luokkamaki tries to clinch there but Hallows circles away.
Hallows takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luokkamaki ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hallows closes the distance and clinches up with Luokkamaki, looking for a takedown. Hallows pushes Luokkamaki against the cage but Luokkamaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luokkamaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luokkamaki cracks a nice hook into Hallows's ribs.
Luokkamaki digs a good hook to Hallows's body.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Hallows's midsection.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A big right from Hallows misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping right.
Luokkamaki tries to clinch up but Hallows circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallows throws a hook to the side of Luokkamaki's head but Luokkamaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luokkamaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hallows.
Hallows throws a shot from downtown. Luokkamaki moves away and avoids it.
Hallows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luokkamaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hallows ducks right into an uppercut from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallows throws out the jab.
Luokkamaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hallows has his takedown stuffed
and Luokkamaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Luokkamaki.
Hallows closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hallows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luokkamaki defends well and Hallows ends up having to push Luokkamaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Jere Luokkamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luokkamaki lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hallows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Luokkamaki.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Luokkamaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallows.
Luokkamaki is leaning against Hallows and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luokkamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hallows 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023

177 cm
22 yrs
152 lbs

165 cm
18 yrs
168 lbs

Hallows

Romano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Romano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Hallows drives through with a takedown into Romano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (0) Romano
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows trying to control the position from guard on top but Romano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romano pulls Hallows in close to prevent any damage.
Romano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Romano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Romano is retaining full guard.
Romano is controlling Hallows's posture.
Hallows advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows prevents Romano from improving his position.
Hallows works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (5) vs (0) Romano
Romano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Romano prevents Hallows from taking his back.
Romano is desperately trying to improve his position but Hallows has a good base and remains in mount.
Romano is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hallows jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Romano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Romano and Hallows has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hallows trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
Romano struggling a bit here.
Romano regains half guard.
Romano wants to improve his position but Hallows is controlling well.
Hallows tries to pass to full mount but Romano defends it. #T2#
Romano tries to roll over but Hallows keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hallows passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (8) vs (0) Romano#SUB#
Hallows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hallows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Romano tries to improve position but can't.
Hallows passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Romano!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hallows (10) vs (0) Romano
Romano tries to lock up and control but Hallows gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hallows tries to control but Romano wriggling away. #T3#
Romano working to try and regain half guard.
Hallows wants to control the pace but Romano is squirming around nicely.
Hallows takes Romano's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Romano is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (13) vs (0) Romano
Romano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hallows wants to work for an arm triangle but Romano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hallows is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hallows trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Romano defends it.
Hallows passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (16) vs (0) Romano#T4#
Romano sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romano tries to roll over but Hallows keeps him under control.
Romano trying to hold on to Hallows's head to control him but Hallows postures up. #SUB#
Hallows is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romano is just riding it out for now. Hallows eventually gives up the hold.
Romano is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but Romano defending well.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romano keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but Romano defending well. #T5#
Hallows works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (19) vs (0) Romano
Romano tries to hold on but Hallows postures up.
Romano tries to reverse the position but Hallows maintains control.
Romano tries to hold on but Hallows postures up.
Hallows wants to take his opponent's back but Romano doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Hallows has hold of Romano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Romano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Hallows jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Romano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Romano and Hallows has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hallows is looking to take a break and control but Romano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Romano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hallows trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
Hallows is pressing down on Romano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romano is holding on for now.
Romano wants to improve his position but Hallows is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hallows forces his way into half guard.
Hallows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (22) vs (0) Romano
Romano tries to buck Hallows off but Hallows is having none of it.
Romano can't do much from the bottom here.
Romano regains half guard.#T7#
Hallows stalling.
Romano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hallows's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hallows's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hallows (22) vs (4) Romano
Hallows is in bad spot here.
Hallows just trying to survive but Romano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hallows is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Romano is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Romano has the hooks in. Hallows is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hallows prevents Romano from getting a body triangle.
Romano has the hooks in. Hallows is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Romano controls the action.
Romano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T8#
Hallows rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position.
Hallows is working hard here to advance position.
Hallows is keeping busy.
Romano is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hallows is really stuck here.
Romano controls the position.
Hallows prevents Romano from getting a body triangle.
Hallows wants to escape the position. #T9#
Hallows trying to control the hands but Romano won't let him.
Hallows rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position.
Romano controls the action.
Romano is looking to control Hallows but Hallows is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Romano slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hallows rolls, trying to escape but Romano keeps control of the position. #T10#
Hallows staying busy and making it hard for Romano to control.
Hallows turns into Romano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (24) vs (4) Romano
Hallows looking to pass the guard.
Hallows forces his way into half guard.
Hallows trying to control the action but Romano is working from the bottom.
Hallows is really struggling to control Romano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Romano controlling the position well.
Hallows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Romano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Romano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hallows looking to pass the guard.
Romano pulls Hallows in close to prevent any damage.
Hallows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romano is keeping the position for now.
Romano is trying to control the position but Hallows postures up.
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Romano is retaining full guard.
Hallows is fighting to break Romano's control of his arms but Romano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romano keeping full guard, as Hallows tries to pass.
Romano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Romano is retaining full guard.
Hallows trying to move into half guard but instead Romano has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (24) vs (6) Romano
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck.
Romano forces his way into half guard.
Romano is looking to take a break and control but Hallows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hallows is trying is best to control the position here.
Hallows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Romano wants to pass the guard but Hallows is defending well.
Hallows trying to control but Romano postures up. #T13#
Romano trying to control the action but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Romano controlling the action here.
Romano is trying to control the action in half guard but Hallows is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hallows haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hallows keeping hold of Romano's head, controlling as best he can.
Romano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hallows is looking for a sweep. Romano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romano wants to free his trapped foot but Hallows is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Hallows wants to improve his position but Romano is controlling well.
Romano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hallows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hallows tries to get out of the position.
Hallows desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hallows trying to hold on to Romano's head to control him but Romano postures up.
Hallows wants to improve his position but Romano is controlling well.
Romano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallows is staying active underneath Romano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romano is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
Broady Hallows is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Broady Hallows, 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: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023

166 cm
50 yrs
166 lbs

177 cm
22 yrs
152 lbs

Nucombe

Hallows

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nucombe gets caught flat footed, as Hallows shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nucombe (0) vs (2) Hallows
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
Hallows trying to move into half guard but instead Nucombe has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (2) Hallows#SUB2#
Hallows is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Nucombe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hallows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hallows wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nucombe preventing the sweep.
Hallows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (4) Hallows#SUB2#
Hallows is working for a kimura but Nucombe is defending it quite comfortably.
Hallows wants to pass to mount but Nucombe is defending the position.
Nucombe controlling the position for now.#T2#
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well.
Nucombe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nucombe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hallows is working away from the top position though.
Hallows passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (2) vs (7) Hallows
Hallows tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Hallows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nucombe is not content to let Hallows control the position. #T3#
Hallows might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nucombe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hallows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Hallows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nucombe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Nucombe prevents Hallows from improving position.
Hallows wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hallows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nucombe, who protects the arm well.
Hallows tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nucombe keeps working. #T5#
Hallows is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hallows tries to move to full mount but Nucombe actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hallows is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nucombe is just riding it out for now. Hallows eventually gives up the hold.
Hallows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nucombe!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (2) vs (10) Hallows
Hallows wants to take Nucombe's back here but Nucombe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T6#
Nucombe tries to hold on but Hallows postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallows fails to take his opponent's back.
Hallows controlling his opponent.
Hallows forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (2) vs (13) Hallows
Hallows is looking to control Nucombe but Nucombe is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7##SUB2#
Hallows looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Hallows has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nucombe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hallows tries to keep control of the position but Nucombe is staying busy.
Hallows keeps control of the position easily here as Nucombe tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here. #T8#
Hallows is trying to control but Nucombe is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Nucombe stops Hallows from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hallows tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hallows wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nucombe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nucombe prevents Hallows from taking his back.
Hallows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nucombe is looking to escape.
Hallows wants to control but Nucombe has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T9#
Hallows is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (2) vs (16) Hallows#SUB2#
Hallows working for a guillotine from mount but Nucombe is in no mood to give up.
Hallows looking to take Nucombe's back but Nucombe rolls and after a scramble, Nucombe ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nucombe to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (4) vs (16) Hallows
Hallows is trying to control the position but Nucombe postures up.
Hallows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallows keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nucombe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (4) vs (18) Hallows
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hallows drops back looking for a leg! Nucombe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nucombe manages to kick Hallows off! Hallows jumps back into Nucombe's guard.
Nucombe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nucombe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nucombe tries to get out of the position.
Hallows advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (4) vs (21) Hallows#T11#
Nucombe is looking for a sweep.
Hallows is looking to take a break and control but Nucombe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hallows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nucombe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nucombe is being controlled here.
Nucombe prevents Hallows from moving into mount.
Nucombe is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T12#
Nucombe prevents Hallows from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Hallows is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nucombe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hallows has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nucombe (4) vs (23) Hallows
Hallows controlling the pace for now.
Hallows takes Nucombe's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (4) vs (26) Hallows#T13##SUB2#
Hallows working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well,Nucombe is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Good control from Hallows.#SUB2#
Hallows patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Hallows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nucombe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Hallows is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Hallows working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T14#
Hallows is controlling the position but Nucombe somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nucombe wants to control but Hallows is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (4) vs (29) Hallows

And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows wins on points by 29 to 4.
A victorious Broady Hallows thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023

177 cm
22 yrs
152 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
181 lbs

Hallows

Brands

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hallows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (0) Brands
Brands wants to sweep here but Hallows controlling him for the moment.
Hallows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brands regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hallows preventing the sweep.
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows passes Brands's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Brands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brands is holding on for now.
Brands is staying active underneath Hallows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Hallows seems content to control.
Hallows trying to control from half guard but Brands is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands is looking for a sweep. Hallows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands won't allow Hallows to pass to mount.
Brands is looking to improve his position.
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Brands working for a triangle but Hallows defends it easily.
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Brands is retaining full guard.
Brands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hallows's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (2) Brands
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hallows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brands pushes down on Hallows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hallows keeping hold of Brands's head, controlling as best he can.
Brands wants to free his trapped foot but Hallows is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Hallows is trying to maintain the position but Brands is very close to passing his half guard.
Hallows gets back to full guard.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Brands controlling him for the moment.
Brands looking to pass the guard.
Hallows 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.#T3#
Hallows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (4) vs (2) Brands
Well, if Hallows 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.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but Brands defending well.
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hallows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brands is keeping the position for now.
Brands can't keep his opponent in guard - Hallows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brands can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Brands is defending well.
Brands is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard. #T4#
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Hallows preventing the sweep.
Hallows slips nicely into half guard.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brands is defending against the submission attempts here by Hallows.
Brands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Brands keeps trying to improve his position.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brands keeps working.
Hallows passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (7) vs (2) Brands
Hallows takes Brands's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (10) vs (2) Brands
Brands staying busy and making it hard for Hallows to control.
You can see the frustration on Brands's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brands is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.
Hallows is trying to stick to Brands's back but Brands is turning into Hallows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hallows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brands.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (10) vs (4) Brands
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brands won't allow Hallows to sweep him here. #T6#
Hallows trying to control the position.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (10) vs (7) Brands
Hallows manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hallows tries to get to full guard but Brands has control of the leg.
Hallows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Brands controlling him for the moment.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (10) vs (10) Brands
Brands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallows keeps working.
Hallows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Brands tries to move to mount but Hallows blocks the move with his legs.
Hallows tries to improve position but can't.
Brands tries to move to mount but Hallows blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Brands is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hallows has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Brands tries for a kimura but Hallows is defending well. #SUB2#
Brands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brands looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hallows can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brands's best efforts.#T8#
Brands tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hallows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows gets back to full guard.
Hallows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brands manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (12) vs (10) Brands#SUB2#
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hallows passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (15) vs (10) Brands
Hallows works to advance to full mount. Brands defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hallows (17) vs (10) Brands
Hallows takes Brands's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (20) vs (10) Brands#SUB#
Hallows has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hallows keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free. #T9##SUB#
Hallows is looking for the choke from the back position but Brands is controlling his hands well.
Brands rolls, trying to escape but Hallows keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Brands is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Hallows has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brands turns into Hallows and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (20) vs (12) Brands
Brands won't allow Hallows to sweep him here.
Brands trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows looking to control. #SUB#
Hallows is looking for a triangle but Brands pushes his legs off easily.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully. #T10#
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (22) vs (12) Brands
Hallows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brands!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (25) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows working for a guillotine from mount but Brands is in no mood to give up.
Brands is working to get back to half guard.
Hallows takes Brands's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (28) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Brands showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brands is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.#T11##SUB#
Hallows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brands knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brands for a finish.
Brands is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brands rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Hallows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows prevents Brands from improving his position.
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Hallows trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brands looking for a sweep. Not yet Brands, not yet. #T12#
Hallows slips nicely into half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Brands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brands is holding on for now.
Hallows passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (31) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brands tries to bench press Hallows off him but Hallows keeps the position.
Hallows tries to move to mount but Brands blocks the move with his legs.
Brands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hallows's best efforts.
Hallows wants to pass to mount but Brands is defending the position. #SUB#
Hallows seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Brands is looking for a sweep. Hallows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Brands defends it.
Hallows prevents Brands from improving his position.
Brands is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard.
Brands wants to get back to full guard.
Hallows wants to free his trapped foot but Brands is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brands tries to get to full guard but Hallows has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hallows is working for a submission of some sort.
Hallows tries to pass to full mount but Brands defends it. #T14#
Brands is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hallows seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.
Hallows passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (34) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brands is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallows wants to take Brands's back but he can't do it this time.
Brands is desperately trying to improve his position but Hallows has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows takes the fight on points by 34 to 12.
After winning the bout, Broady Hallows thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023

160 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

177 cm
22 yrs
152 lbs

Wangchuk

Hallows

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Namgay Wangchuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hallows displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wangchuk.
Wangchuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hallows shoots in for a takedown but Wangchuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wangchuk.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wangchuk (4) vs (0) Hallows
Hallows can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hallows being controlled for a moment.
Hallows is looking to regain half guard here but Wangchuk keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hallows on the ground.
Hallows is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wangchuk off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangchuk (4) vs (4) Hallows
Wangchuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hallows.
Wangchuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hallows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wangchuk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1#
Hallows controlling the position well here. Wangchuk rolled but Hallows kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wangchuk trying to control the hands but Hallows won't let him.
Hallows wants to control but Wangchuk is keeping busy.
Hallows is trying to stick to Wangchuk's back but Wangchuk is turning into Hallows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hallows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wangchuk.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (6) vs (4) Hallows
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hallows is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (6) vs (6) Hallows
Wangchuk keeping full guard, as Hallows tries to pass.
Hallows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangchuk (6) vs (9) Hallows
Hallows has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangchuk (6) vs (11) Hallows#T2##SUB2#
Hallows working for a guillotine from mount but Wangchuk is in no mood to give up.
Hallows takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangchuk (6) vs (14) Hallows
Hallows avoiding Wangchuk 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Hallows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wangchuk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wangchuk wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Hallows looking for the RNC.
Hallows has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Wangchuk showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB2#
Hallows looking to break Wangchuk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangchuk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hallows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Hallows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wangchuk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Hallows looking to break Wangchuk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangchuk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hallows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wangchuk tries to roll but Hallows sticks to his back.
Hallows is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Hallows looking to break Wangchuk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangchuk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hallows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hallows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4##SUB2#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wangchuk is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Hallows is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wangchuk is keeping busy.
Wangchuk trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Hallows working for the choke.
Hallows tries to keep control of the position but Wangchuk is staying busy.#T5##SUB2#
Wangchuk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Hallows has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wangchuk turns into Hallows and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (8) vs (14) Hallows#SUB2#
Wangchuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hallows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Wangchuk from controlling successfully.
Hallows not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hallows keeping full guard, as Wangchuk tries to pass.
Wangchuk is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Wangchuk preventing the sweep.
Wangchuk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Wangchuk from controlling successfully.
Wangchuk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangchuk (11) vs (14) Hallows
Hallows is not content to let Wangchuk control the position.
Hallows is trying to escape the position but Wangchuk is controlling the position. #T7#
Hallows regains half guard.
Wangchuk prevents Hallows from improving his position.
Hallows trying to hold on to Wangchuk's head to control him but Wangchuk postures up.
Wangchuk is looking to advance position but Hallows won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hallows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangchuk pulls his head out easily.
Hallows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hallows regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wangchuk trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Wangchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallows is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Wangchuk stopping the sweep attempt from Hallows.#SUB2#
Wangchuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wangchuk stays in close to Hallows's body and controls the position.
Hallows 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.
Hallows is still trying to improve position.
Wangchuk looking to pass the guard.
Hallows is trying to keep Wangchuk in close.
Hallows keeping full guard, as Wangchuk tries to pass.
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Wangchuk postures up.
Wangchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangchuk trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Wangchuk preventing the sweep.
Wangchuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hallows is retaining full guard.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangchuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hallows is retaining full guard.
Wangchuk wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hallows looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T10#
Hallows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangchuk wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Wangchuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hallows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangchuk is one step ahead there.
Wangchuk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Hallows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wangchuk won't allow Hallows to sweep him here.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangchuk won't allow Hallows to sweep him here. #T11#
Hallows working a defensive guard here.
Wangchuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hallows looking to control.
Wangchuk stopping the sweep attempt from Hallows.
Hallows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wangchuk's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (11) vs (16) Hallows
Hallows is pushing down on Wangchuk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangchuk is fighting to maintain full guard but Hallows has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hallows prevents Wangchuk from improving his position.
Wangchuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wangchuk tries to get out of the position.
Wangchuk is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hallows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wangchuk defends it well.
Hallows takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Hallows trying to pass the guard but Wangchuk defending well.
Hallows wants to take a breather but Wangchuk is having none of it.
Wangchuk wants to improve his position but Hallows is controlling well.
Hallows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wangchuk!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangchuk (11) vs (19) Hallows
Wangchuk tries to lock up and control but Hallows gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hallows wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hallows trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wangchuk is looking to get to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Hallows goes for an armbar but Wangchuk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wangchuk.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (13) vs (19) Hallows
Wangchuk wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hallows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wangchuk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wangchuk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangchuk looking to pass the guard.
Wangchuk wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Wangchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallows is pulling down on Wangchuk's head. It's preventing any offense from Wangchuk, at least for the moment.#T14#
Wangchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallows 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.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Wangchuk from controlling successfully.
Wangchuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hallows has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wangchuk 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 Hallows.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangchuk (16) vs (19) Hallows
Hallows is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wangchuk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows wins on points by 19 to 16.
A very excited looking Broady Hallows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

190 cm
18 yrs
177 lbs

177 cm
22 yrs
152 lbs

Ballard

Hallows

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Ballard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hallows closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ballard's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ballard (0) vs (2) Hallows
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hallows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hallows advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ballard (0) vs (5) Hallows
Hallows advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ballard (0) vs (7) Hallows#SUB2#
Hallows has isolated one of Ballard's arms. Ballard looking to fight him off but Hallows twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Broady Hallows!
Broady Hallows thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 161
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Armstrong tries to bum rush Hallows with a series of wild strikes but Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hallows lands an uppercut.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Scott Armstrong has been cut.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Hallows lands a right hand.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Hallows's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Armstrong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows. #T1#
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Armstrong in his tracks for a moment.
Hallows keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong stalling against the cage.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
Armstrong lands a shot to the body.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Hallows pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallows. #CUT#That has opened up Scott Armstrong's cut even more.
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!
Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Armstrong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Scott Armstrong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hallows lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Armstrong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Armstrong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hallows lands a nice elbow.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong. #T3#
Hallows keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Armstrong.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Armstrong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Armstrong is trying to push Hallows away but Hallows has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Armstrong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hallows lands a nice knee to the body.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallows has him pressed against the cage.
Hallows lands with a right to the head. #CUT#Scott Armstrong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
Hallows keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike from Hallows. #T4#
Armstrong works on Hallows's body with a couple of short punches.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Broady Hallows!
Our winner, Broady Hallows, 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: Mar 13, 2023

#R1#
Hallows chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valdez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hallows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallows misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Hallows doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez works Hallows's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Hallows clinches.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows wants a takedown. #BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Valdez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallows's hands.
Hallows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hallows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Hallows is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Valdez misses. #CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Valdez works on Hallows's body with a couple of short punches.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valdez 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.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez lands a right hand.
Hallows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valdez is defending well for now.#BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez lands with a straight right. Hallows didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Valdez lands.
Hallows misses with an uppercut. Valdez saw that one coming.
Valdez slips under a jab.
Hallows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hallows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valdez defends well and Hallows ends up having to push Valdez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valdez jabs Hallows right on the nose. Hallows blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallows misses with the combination.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallows.
Valdez swings for the body but Hallows moves out of range.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Valdez tests Hallows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valdez defending well as Hallows loads up on a big left hand.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hallows wants to clinch.
Hallows throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Hallows shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hallows lands a nice looking body shot.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Hallows has Valdez up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Valdez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Hallows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hallows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valdez.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Hallows throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Hallows manages to avoid it.
Hallows tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Valdez. #BC2#
Hallows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Valdez misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallows finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hallows moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Valdez as he connects with a hook.#T4#
A punch combination from Hallows misses. #CL2#
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valdez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hallows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valdez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallows.
Hallows cracks Valdez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Hallows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows throws the left hand but Valdez avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valdez checks a leg 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 DeMario Valdez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Valdez connects with a jab.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallowss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallows.
Valdez scores with a jab. Hallows acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Hallows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valdez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valdez.
Hallows lands a nice elbow.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallows.
A punch combination from Hallows misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valdez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Hallows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valdez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valdez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valdez is fending him off so far but Hallows persists. Nope, Valdez circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Hallows wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Hallows misses.
A jab from Valdez misses.
Hallows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hallows throws a shot from downtown. Valdez moves away and avoids it.
Valdez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valdez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hallows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valdez throws a hook but Hallows avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valdez.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeMario Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallows lands a slapping body shot.
Hallows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hallows looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Valdez keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Hallows feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valdezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valdez.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallows lands the left hand.
Hallows lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez cracks Hallows with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
Valdez with a jab.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
A little feinted left hand from Valdez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Valdez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decent striking displayed by Valdez there.
Hallows tries to move into range but Valdez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Broady Hallows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Hallows.
Valdez lands a jab to the nose.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows slips a straight right by Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab when Hallows was well out of range.
Valdez with a nice cross.#CL2#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Valdez against the cage. #BC#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Hallows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Valdez with a hook.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallows can do to turn this around?#T4#
Valdez is looking to slow Hallows down with leg kicks.
Hallows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Valdez.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Valdez lands a two punch combo.
Valdez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallows's hands.
Hallows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallows slips a straight right by Valdez.
Hallows tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez staying out of range there.
Valdez lands a jab.
Valdez scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows is looking to clinch.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez backing away here, and Hallows unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMario Valdez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Valdez.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hallows.
Valdez digs a good body shot into Hallows's ribs.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hallows throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Hallows dives in for a single leg takedown but Valdez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hallows fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valdez lunges at Hallows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallows's hand.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hallows was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hallows tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallows.
Hallows dives in and grabs Valdez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valdez pushes down on Hallows's head and hops out.
DeMario Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
Hallows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hallows off to one side.
Hallows takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez lands a head shot.
Hallows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Valdez cracks Hallows with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Valdez scores with a nice right hand.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallows momentarily.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valdez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valdez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valdez swings for the body but Hallows moves out of range.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez punishes Hallows's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez throws an overhand right that lands on Hallows's shoulder, as Hallows tries to avoid the shot.
Hallows takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hallows swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Hallows with an uppercut!
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Valdez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Hallows moves away and avoids it.
Hallows tries a quick counter leg kick but Valdez is wise to it.#CL2#
Hallows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Broady Hallows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valdez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valdez stops a takedown attempt from Hallows.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
Valdez avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valdez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hallows.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the head but Valdez blocks with his arms.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valdez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hallows misses with a low kick as Valdez jumps back.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Valdez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hallows. #T3#
A big right from Valdez misses.
Valdez connects with a jab.
Hallows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valdez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Hallows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Hallows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good shot there by Valdez.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valdez.
Valdez lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez punishes Hallows's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hallows gets a clinch. #BC#
Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez connects with a solid leg kick.
Hallows lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Hallows.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Valdez stuns Hallows with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hallows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Hallows finds it's target.
Hallows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valdez lands with a nice body punch.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallows is looking to clinch but Valdez is avoiding it.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by Valdez.
Hallows throws a low kick, looking for Valdez's leg but Valdez calmly moves out of range.
Hallows drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallows throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valdez jabs Hallows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valdez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hallows under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeMario Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valdez, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMario Valdez!
A victorious DeMario Valdez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Hallows drops Weaver with a left right combo! Hallows follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Weaver is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Weaver has been cut.
Weaver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weaver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Weaver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Hallows decides to stand back up.
Weaver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallows walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Weaver drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hallows swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Weaver's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broady Hallows!
Our winner, Broady Hallows, 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: HFC Fight Night 5
Date: Dec 27, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Navarro.
Hallows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hallows tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
Hallows attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Navarro's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Navarro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
Hallows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Navarro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallows scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hallows misses with a low kick.
Hallows swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Navarro throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro lands with a nice body punch.
Navarro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro throws a hook but Hallows blocks it.#CL#
Hallows clinches up against the cage.
Hallows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Hallows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallows throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Navarro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallows.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Hallows moves away from the strike by Navarro.
Hallows throws a nice looking combination but Navarro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Navarro misses the jab.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows scores with a nice right hand.
Hallows throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallows.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Hallows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Navarro misses with a hook.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Navarro cracks Hallows with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hallows walks into a left hand.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro connects with a right hand. Hallows shakes it off.#ROC2#Hallows is rocked!
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallows.
Oh Hallows is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Navarro cracks Hallows with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hallows falls to his knees and Navarro doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dario Navarro!
After the fight, Dario Navarro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Hallows lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Romero blocks the leg kick.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hallows.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero sizes up Hallows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hallows fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Romero moves into the clinch.
Hallows blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards. #BC2#
Hallows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Hallows stalling in the clinch.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallows backwards. #BC2#
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Romero checks a low kick from Hallows.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Hallows.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Romero misses the body punch
and Hallows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Hallows dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL#
Romero rushes Hallows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero keeps control of Hallows as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Hallows breaks from the clinch.
Romero is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Romero has Hallows up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallows is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Hallows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallows throws an elbow but it misses.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hallows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero tries to clinch up.#CL#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Romero takes an elbow to the temple.
Hallows working hard to break the clinch.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Hallows wants to break free but Romero has control.
A frustrated look appears on Hallows's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hallows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hallows tries to counter with a clinch but Romero shakes him off and moves away.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallows circles away.
Hallows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Romero.
Romero tries to clinch up
and Hallows counters with a three punch combo that has Romero backing up. Romero nods at Hallows to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Hallows misses with a straight right.
A big right from Hallows misses. #CL#
Romero clinches up with Hallows and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Hallows has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
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 Ernesto Romero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hallows throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Broady Hallows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero checks the leg kick.
Romero is looking to clinch. #CL#
Romero rushes Hallows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Hallows wants to get back to striking at distance but Romero won't allow it.
Hallows tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hallows throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Hallows misses.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hallows.
Hallows takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Hallows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallows thinking.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallows circles away.
Hallows fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romero checks it well.
Hallows connects with a looping right hand.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Hallows misses. #CL#
Romero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero. #BC2#
Hallows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows misses with a few strikes there.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Hallows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallows swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero tries to clinch but Hallows is having none of it. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows misses with a few strikes there.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero wants to clinch.#CL#
Romero clinches with his opponent.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with some punches.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Romero dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Romero has Hallows pressed against the cage, preventing Hallows from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ernesto Romero has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Hallows tries to break free but Romero pushes him back against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallows is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero prevents Hallows from breaking the clinch.
Romero lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Hallows misses with a looping left.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hallows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Romero tries to clinch up but Hallows circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallows circles away.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.#T4#
Hallows throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Romero wants to clinch up but Hallows keeps it at a distance.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows misses with a looping right.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Hallows. Those never looked like landing.
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Hallows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.#ROC#Hallows is rocked!
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Hallows wants to break free but Romero has control.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hallows breaks the clinch.
Romero clobbers Hallows with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Broady Hallows will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Romero is looking to clinch but Hallows is avoiding it.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Romero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romero's face.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Romero keeps control of Hallows as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallows seems to have recovered his senses.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards. #BC2#
Hallows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hallows tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Romero backs off Hallows throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Hallows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Hallows pushes him off.
Hallows scores with a punch to the head.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallows circles away.
Hallows with a nice calf kick.
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!
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows wants to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Hallows misses with a leg kick
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Hallows does no damage.
Romero is looking to wear down Hallows with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Romero clinches up against the cage.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallows.
Hallows wants to break free but Romero has control.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero pushes Hallows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows is looking to break free of the clinch but Romero has double underhooks.
Romero misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hallows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero wants to clinch.#CL#
Hallows gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Hallows tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Hallows is trying to force a seperation but Romero has the dominant position.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Hallows breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Romero has closed the distance and engaged Hallows in a clinch.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallows looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallows tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Hallows wants to break free but Romero has control.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
Hallows tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Hallows is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##BC2#
Hallows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero slips a jab from Hallows.
Hallows dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romero. That did some damage!
Romero tries to move into range but Hallows moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hallows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallows pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romero back to the cage. Hallows follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hallows misses with a leg kick
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Hallows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero defending well as Hallows loads up on a big left hand.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Hallows tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romero is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Hallows, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Hallows.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Hallows keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL#
Romero instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Hallows is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Hallows wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hallows looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hallows tries to circle away but Romero has him pinned against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Romero. #BC2#
Hallows manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Romero rushes Hallows and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Romero on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC17:Peramaki vs Tight
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Williams tries to clinch up but Hallows circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that Williams has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hallows misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hallows breaks the clinch. #CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Williams has been cut.
Hallows managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Hallows. #T1##BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Hallows lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Hallows misses with a head kick.
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Hallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Hallows is blocking nicely.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Hallows's ribcage.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Williams taking a breather.
Hallows lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Hallows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Williams throws a head kick but Hallows moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Hallows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallows avoids the head kick by Williams.
Hallows throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Hallows is looking to clinch.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Hallows down.
Hallows moves away from the strike by Williams.
A head kick misses from Hallows.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Williams lunges at Hallows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallows's hand. #CL2#
Hallows moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams cracks Hallows with a nice body shot.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallows is defending well for now.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallows throws an elbow but it misses.
Hallows misses with a body punch. #T3#
Hallows tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Williams blocks an elbow strike.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallows avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Williams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hallows can turn it around.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Hallows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Hallows throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallows digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallows. #T4#
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Hallows tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with the head strike. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallows misses with a head kick.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Hallows misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallows throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Hallows lands a head kick! #CUT2#Jimmy Williams's cut is getting worse.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams lands a front kick.
That kick from Williams tenderised Hallows's leg. Hallows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hallows checks it well.
Hallows raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hallows forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Hallows tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Hallows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it. #TD2#
Hallows gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hallows trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams is looking to advance position but Hallows won't allow it.
Williams content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Williams'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.
Hallows is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Further stalling from Williams.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams continues to stall.
Williams prevents Hallows from improving his position.
Hallows missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallows wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hallows can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hallows is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hallows avoid being mounted?
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hallows!
Hallows tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hallows? #T4#
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hallows's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hallows is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jimmy Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams missing with a left hand there. Hallows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallows misses with a low kick.
Hallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams blocks a head kick by Hallows.
Williams tries to clinch but Hallows is having none of it.
Williams thumps Hallows with a low kick.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Hallows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Hallows moves into the clinch.
Hallows lands a nice knee to the body.
Hallows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Hallows won't allow it.
Hallows avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Broady Hallows seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Hallows. #T1#
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Jimmy Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses.
Hallows dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Hallows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hallows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams pushes Hallows away with a front kick.#CL2#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage. #T2#
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams is looking to control Hallows's arms but Hallows gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage.
Hallows throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Hallows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams feints and then cracks Hallows's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallows down.
Hallows goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallows checks a low kick from Williams.#CL2#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hallows's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Broady Hallows has been cut.
Hallows lands an uppercut.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hallows on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hallows tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Hallows gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Hallows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses.
Williams with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Hallows fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams throws a low kick but Hallows avoids it.
Hallows misses with a low kick.
Hallows throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scores with a head kick.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hallows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hallows misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Hallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hallows moves into the clinch.

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 Jimmy Williams.
I think Williams 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC12:Khamaev vs Hattori
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Hallows moves into the clinch.
Snoozemen has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
Hallows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallows.
Hallows pushes Snoozemen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hallows missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hallows.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hallows tries a body shot but Snoozemen blocks it.
Hallows with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Hallows - that landed with a thud.
Hallows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snoozemen backwards.
Hallows throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snoozemen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hallows dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snoozemen takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows keeps control of Snoozemen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Hallows tries to land a knee to the head but Snoozemen blocks with his arms.
Hallows tries to throw a body punch but Snoozemen avoids it by throwing Hallows back against the cage.
Snoozemen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snoozemen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hallows is keeping busy.
Snoozemen can't get the takedown.
Hallows lands an elbow inside that Snoozemen shrugs off.
Snoozemen avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hallows lands a knee to the body.
Hallows makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snoozemen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snoozemen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Snoozemen's defenses.
Snoozemen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Hallows as the two fighters clinch.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Hallows lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Snoozemen is rocked!
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Snoozemen with a big uppercut! Snoozemen tries to clinch up but Hallows pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Snoozemen to the mat! Snoozemen covers up and Hallows unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Broady Hallows!
An out of breath Broady Hallows thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 7:Kislyak vs Peramaki
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallows at a distance.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hallows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hallows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallows tries to move into range but Weaver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weaver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallows moves away.
A combination from Weaver does no damage. #CL#
Hallows has Weaver up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Hallows's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallows.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallows.
Weaver prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Weaver avoiding damage as Hallows throws knees to the body.
Hallows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallows tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weaver's elbow.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Weaver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hallows managing to block the knees to the body from Weaver.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Weaver tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallows avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Weaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow.
Weaver dodges an elbow strike from Hallows. #BC#
Hallows manages to break the clinch.
Weaver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallows momentarily. #CL#
Hallows clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the head but Weaver blocks with his arms.
Hallows lands with a short shot to the head.
Hallows can't get the takedown.
Weaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver.
Hallows scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows lands a body shot.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Weaver can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Hallows pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hallows tries to land knees in the clinch but Weaver avoids the damage to the body.
Weaver tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Weaver back against the cage.
Weaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hallows lands a shoulder strike.
Weaver tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Weaver back against the cage.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weaver avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hallows tries to work over Weaver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallows blocks a body shot from Weaver. #T4#
Weaver is pressed up against the cage. Hallows has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weaver down to the mat. Weaver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weaver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hallows is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hallows closes the distance looking to clinch
and Weaver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Hallows tries to move into range but Weaver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weaver lands a slapping body shot.
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter Weaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallows drops his hands momentarily and Weaver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
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#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
Hallows throws an elbow but it misses.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Hallows scores with a hook to the body.
Weaver blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hunter Weaver will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Weaver lands a right hook to the body.
Hallows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weaver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Broady Hallows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weaver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hallows goes for a double leg but Weaver avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weaver continues to drive forward.
Hallows with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hallows digs a right hand into Weaver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weaver's gas tank.
Hallows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weaver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Weaver has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hallows clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Weaver keeps control of the position easily here as Hallows tries to buck him off.
Weaver is not going to allow Hallows to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
Weaver just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Weaver avoiding Hallows 's attempts to control his hands.
Hallows wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Weaver is not going to allow Hallows to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hallows is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Weaver landing with strikes.
Weaver biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hallows is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Hallows covers up after that shot from Weaver.
Hallows takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Hallows right now.
Hallows is working hard here to advance position.
Weaver really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hallows.
Hallows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weaver on the ground.
Hallows tries to escape the position.
Weaver has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hallows's body. #T4#
Hallows can't escape the position.
Good control from Weaver.
Hallows tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hallows trying to control the hands but Weaver breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Hallows right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Weaver with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Hallows moves into the clinch successfully.
Hallows avoiding damage as Weaver throws knees to the body.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hallows.
Weaver tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallows misses with the head strike.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Hunter Weaver has been cut.
Hallows throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows pushes Weaver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows blocks a body shot from Weaver.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weaver's brow. #T1#
Hallows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weaver takes a knee to the side of the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hallows landing knees to the head.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Hallows missing with knees to the body.
Hallows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weavers head.
Hallows takes a shot to the head.
Weaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hallows wants a takedown.
Hallows tries to land knees in the clinch but Weaver avoids the damage to the body.
Weaver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Hallows goes for a takedown attempt but Weaver pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hallows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weaver defends well and Hallows ends up having to push Weaver into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Weaver releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hallows using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hallows.
Hallows's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Weaver tries for a takedown but Hallows manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Weaver stalling against the cage.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weaver managing to block the knees to the body from Hallows.
Hallows wants to take the fight to the mat but Weaver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weaver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weaver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hallows is keeping busy.
Weaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hallows prevents it.
Hallows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Hallows tries to score a body lock takedown but Weaver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Broady Hallows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hallows avoids it.
Weaver blocking some punches.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hallows as Weaver tries to tie him up.
Hunter Weaver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hallows stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weaver letting Hallows take a breather here.
Weaver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Broady Hallows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weaver blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broady Hallows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weaver has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hunter Weaver!
Hunter Weaver took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu for hosting my training camp while Ive been in Los Angeles. Sparring with the boys down there really made me feel like an American ninja warrior.'.

Event: HFC 1:New Era
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
World has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
World being controlled against the cage.
Hallows lands a right hand.
World looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hallows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
World tries to keep at a distance but Hallows has taken the fight into the clinch.
World misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hallows blocking some punches.
World is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hallows gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
World is trying to force a seperation but Hallows has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World wants to break free but Hallows has control.
World prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Hallows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hallows lands a damaging elbow.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Hallows unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hallows lands an elbow inside.
Hallows is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hallows on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hallows landing knees to the head.
Hallows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hallows lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#World is rocked!
Hallows working the clinch nicely. World is working for position but Hallows cracks him with a big knee to the head! World crumples up against the cage and Hallows lands two more shots before the ref can save World! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Broady Hallows!
During a confident post fight interview, Broady Hallows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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