Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
BartosiÅ„ski scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by BartosiÅ„ski.
BartosiÅ„ski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck for Hulk with that takedown attempt.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown but BartosiÅ„ski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hulk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from BartosiÅ„ski as Hulk shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hulk shoots and misses
and BartosiÅ„ski counters with a nice uppercut.
Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and BartosiÅ„ski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hulk is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk drops his hands momentarily and BartosiÅ„ski needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hulk just on the top of the head. Hulk drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hulk - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tomasz BartosiÅ„ski!
Tomasz BartosiÅ„ski took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hulk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hulk fails with the takedown
and Maan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hulk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hulk somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hulk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maan was covering up waiting for the punch and Hulk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hulk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Maan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hulk 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.
Hulk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Maan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maan keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Hulk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hulk preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hulk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maan's head.
Maan working a defensive guard but Hulk passes into half guard.
Hulk lands with a punch from half guard.
Maan wants to control but Hulk is keeping busy.
Hulk is trying to control the action in half guard but Maan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hulk working over Maan with some ground and pound. Maan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hulk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maan has hold of Hulk's hands but Hulk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Hulk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hulk lands a nice short elbow.
Hulk stalling. #SUB#
Hulk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maan sees it coming and defends easily.
Hulk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hulk lands a nice short elbow.
Maan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maan is not content to let Hulk control the position.
Maan has hold of Hulk's hands but Hulk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hulk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hulk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Hulk passes to side control.
Maan is trying to control Hulk's posture but Hulk avoids it.
Hulk scoring with punches and elbows.
Hulk working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hulk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hulk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk is looking to take a break and control but Maan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iranian Hulk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hulk misses with a double jab. #TD#
Hulk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maan quickly recovers to half guard.
Hulk trying to control from half guard but Maan is working away.
Hulk is pressing down on Maan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maan is holding on for now.
Hulk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hulk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hulk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maan is looking for a sweep. Hulk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hulk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hulk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hulk is working for a submission of some sort.
Hulk uses his free foot to push down on Maan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maan. #T2#
Hulk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Iranian Hulk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hulk with a couple of short strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hulk! Maan is hurt baaadly! Hulk is firing away with more strikes - Maan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iranian Hulk!
During a confident post fight interview, Iranian Hulk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 3 : Hulk vs Kuznecov
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Kuznecov.#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Kuznecov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kuznecov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hulk wants the takedown. Kuznecov is fighting it off but Hulk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kuznecov's guard against the cage.
Hulk throws a big right hand that misses.
Hulk is fighting to break Kuznecov's control of his arms but Kuznecov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hulk preventing the sweep.
Hulk trying to control but Kuznecov is working from the bottom.
Hulk is in close to Kuznecov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk won't allow Kuznecov to sweep him here.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuznecov 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.
Kuznecov wants to get back to his feet but Hulk is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Hulk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznecov is keeping the position for now.
Hulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hulk is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznecov has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuznecov is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hulk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuznecov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hulk has wrist control.#SUB#
Hulk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuznecov has passed into half guard!
Kuznecov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Well, if Kuznecov 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.
Kuznecov 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.
Kuznecov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hulk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hulk is looking for a triangle here but Kuznecov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kuznecov looks up at the clock and then as Hulk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kuznecov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Kuznecov wants to control but Hulk is keeping him busy.
Kuznecov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hulk taking a bit of punishment here - Kuznecov scoring with strikes.
Kuznecov is working Hulk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hulk 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.
Kuznecov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Kuznecov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Hulk is rocked!
Hulk is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuznecov is looking to take a break and control but Hulk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hulk gets back to half guard.#T4#
Hulk misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuznecov connects with a nice short shot to Hulk's temple.
Hulk wants to improve his position but Kuznecov is controlling well.
Hulk is working hard here to advance position.
Kuznecov working over Hulk with some ground and pound. Hulk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hulk wants to get back to full guard but Kuznecov has passed into side control.
Hulk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Hulk's face as Kuznecov controls the position.
Hulk tries to buck Kuznecov off but Kuznecov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Kuznecov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Kuznecov misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Kuznecov. No joy for Hulk on that attempt. #CL2#
Kuznecov drives through and clinches with Hulk against the cage.
Kuznecov works on Hulk's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuznecov presses Hulk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kuznecov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznecov slows down the pace here.
Kuznecov can't find room to land a body shot as Hulk controls the action.
Hulk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuznecov walks away with a smile on his face. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Iranian Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kuznecov closes the distance and pushes Hulk back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznecov misses with a body punch.
Kuznecov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Kuznecov - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kuznecov - that landed with a thud.
Kuznecov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuznecov has Hulk pushed against the cage.#T1#
Kuznecov pushes Hulk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznecov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznecov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznecov works on Hulk's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov stalling the fight.
Kuznecov stalling.
Kuznecov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk letting Kuznecov take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznecov.
Kuznecov effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznecov lands a shot to the body.
Hulk prevents a body shot from Kuznecov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznecov.
Kuznecov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kuznecov stalling.
Kuznecov stalling against the cage.
Egor Kuznecov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznecov digs a right hand underneath Hulk's ribcage. Hulk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hulk letting Kuznecov take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Egor Kuznecov.
Kuznecov digs a good body shot into Hulk's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hulk glances at the clock... BAM! Kuznecov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hulk crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hulk is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Egor Kuznecov!
A very excited looking Egor Kuznecov 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: SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mferi clinches up with Hulk and pushes him back against the cage.
Hulk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mferi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hulk misses with an uppercut
and Mferi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Hulk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hulk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hulk wants to control from the top but Mferi keeps moving.
Hulk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mferi wants to get back to his feet but Hulk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk looking to pass the guard.
Hulk is standing up over Mferi. Mferi looks to escape but Hulk dives into side control.
Mferi wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Check out the look on Hulk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mferi is trying to get back to his feet.
Hulk lands an elbow.
Hulk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Hulk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hulk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mferi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hulk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Hulk.
Mferi is trying to improve his position.
Mferi being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk lands an elbow. #T2#
Hulk tries to score with some ground and pound. Mferi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Mferi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk wants to take a breather but Mferi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hulk.
Hulk throws an elbow that misses. Mferi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hulk's guard. Nice move by Mferi!#REVR##SU#
Mferi stands and steps away. Hulk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Hulk forces Mferi back against the cage and clinches.
Mferi gets through Hulk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulk can't find room to land a body shot as Mferi controls the action.
Hulk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mferi is defending well.
Hulk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I was talking to Mferi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Malig Mferi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iranian Hulk.#T3#
Mferi tries to stall but Hulk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mferi just leaning against Hulk, taking a breather.
Mferi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mferi lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mferi.
Still in the clinch, Mferi scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mferi.
Hulk looks winded!#BC#
Mferi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mferi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mferi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hulk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mferi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mferi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mferi stalls.
Hulk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mferi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hulk wants the takedown. Mferi is fighting it off but Hulk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mferi's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mferi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Hulk stops Mferi from standing up.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulk stops Mferi from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Mferi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mferi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hulk finds it's way round the side to connect with Mferi's head.
Hulk misses with a looping right.
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 Malig Mferi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mferi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Mferi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hulk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mferi tries to avoid it but Hulk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mferi to the ground. Mferi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hulk misses with a hook #CL#
and Mferi counters by clinching up.
Hulk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mferi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mferi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mferi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hulk backwards.
Mferi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hulk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mferi.
Mferi misses with a knee to the head.
Hulk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malig Mferi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iranian Hulk.
Hulk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mferi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mferi lands an uppercut.
Mferi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Mferi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mferi clinches up against the cage.
Hulk is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulk is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mferi.
Mferi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hulk can do to turn this around?#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mferi. #BC#
Mferi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mferi clinches.
A short uppercut from Mferi. #BC#
Mferi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mferi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mferi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hulk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mferi is defending well.
Hulk wants to take the fight to the mat but Mferi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mferi digs a right hand underneath Hulk's ribcage. Hulk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mferi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mferi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hulk backwards.
Mferi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mferi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malig Mferi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mferi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Hulk is rocked!
Mferi pushes Hulk against the cage. Mferi is working some dirty boxing. Mferi pushes off with a quick right hook! Hulk goes down! Hulk tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mferi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Mferi!
Malig Mferi gave a mention to sale cheap affordable cost money save deal discoun in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Hulk moves in looking to clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes him off.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
And O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea responds with a good body kick, but Hulk manages to step out the way in time.
Hulk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hulk.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land a front kick but Hulk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants it to stay on the feet.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hulk breaks from the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea as Hulk shoots in.
Hulk backing away here, and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Hulk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hulk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is on top in guard. #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Hulk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to pass the guard but Hulk is keeping the position.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea from controlling successfully.
Hulk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to control from the top but Hulk keeps moving.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hulk's guard.
Hulk is looking to improve his position.
Hulk moves into full guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to pass the guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control but Hulk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to move into half guard but instead Hulk has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
Hulk passes O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hulk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is just riding it out for now. Hulk eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hulk seems to be looking for submissions.
Hulk trying to pass the guard but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea defending well.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulk stalling away here and it's allowed O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hulk lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hulk closes the distance and clinches up with O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea, looking for a takedown. Hulk pushes O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea against the cage but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thinks about the counter body kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Hulk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hulk slips nicely into half guard.
Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps working.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control but Hulk postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hulk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hulk scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking for a sweep. Hulk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is refusing to be controlled, as Hulk sits in half guard. #SUB#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is defending against the submission attempts here by Hulk.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to control but Hulk is keeping busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hulk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has momentary wrist control but Hulk slips an elbow through the middle.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hulk is one step ahead there.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has momentary wrist control but Hulk slips an elbow through the middle.
Hulk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to control the position but Hulk postures up. #T3#
Hulk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is pulling down on Hulk's head to control his posture.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hulk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hulk wants to control from the top but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea keeps moving. #SU#
Hulk gets to his feet - O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea follows without any prompting.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Hulk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sprawls well initially but Hulk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hulk working over O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea with some ground and pound. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Hulk wants to control but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is keeping him busy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is pressing down on Hulk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hulk trying to control but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking for a triangle but Hulk pushes his legs off easily.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hulk landing with the ground and pound.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to control the position but Hulk postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hulk is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iranian Hulk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Hulk has O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea up against the cage in a clinch.
Hulk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hulk wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hulk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hulk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.#CL2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clinches up with Hulk and pushes him back against the cage.
Hulk goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea prevents it. #T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hulk goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hulk wants to take the fight to the mat but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Hulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Hulk tries to close the distance and clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thinks about the counter body kick.
Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hulk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hulk is trying to force a seperation but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has the dominant position.
A short right from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to maintain a safe position but Hulk gets an underhook and turns O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea into the cage.
Hulk looking for a takedown.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes Hulk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hulk misses with a body shot.
Iranian Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hulk instigates a clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands an uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a punch on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a short shot to the head.
Hulk looking for a takedown.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to break the clinch.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hulk tries to clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hulk misses with a leg kick
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a head kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a head kick but it misses.
Hulk throwing a counter right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hulk dives in and grabs O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes down on Hulk's head and hops out.
Hulk closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a body kick that stops Hulk in his tracks momentarily.
Iranian Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulk moves to clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea breaks away
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a two punch combo.
Hulk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea can pounce on him.
Hulk throws a right hand that misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a body kick that stops Hulk in his tracks momentarily.
Hulk pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is out of range and Hulk settles back down.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea connects with a right hand. Hulk shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2023

#R1#
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt - Gigolo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hulk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gigolo defends it nicely.
Gigolo looks for a takedown but Hulk sprawls well.
Hulk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hulk goes for a double leg but Gigolo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gigolo continues to drive forward.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iranian Hulk.
Hulk lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hulk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gigolo, pushing him back against the cage.
Hulk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gigolo. #TD2#
Hulk jumps guard and drags Gigolo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Hulk 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#
Gigolo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hulk lands strikes from half guard.
Gigolo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hulk manages to pass to mount!
Hulk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gigolo is bucking up trying to escape but Hulk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gigolo wants to control but Hulk is having none of it.
Hulk with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Hulk avoids the attempt from Gigolo to control.
Gigolo regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gigolo keeps working.
Hulk throwing shots but Gigolo is blocking nicely.
Hulk is keen to just control but Gigolo is a slippery customer.
Gigolo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hulk.
Hulk is pressing down on Gigolo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gigolo is holding on for now.
Gigolo wants to improve his position but Hulk is controlling well.
Hulk wants to control but Gigolo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hulk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hulk lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but Gigolo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hulk to get the leverage.
Hulk drops an elbow to the side of Gigolo's head. #CUT2#Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hulk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gigolo is concentrating on defense, preventing Hulk from advancing position.
Hulk is nestled in close to Gigolo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Jeez, Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iranian Hulk!
A relieved looking Iranian Hulk 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: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Hulk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hulk counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Hulk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hulk.
Hulk landing strikes.
Drago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hulk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drago is not content to let Hulk control the position. #SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hulk swings around for an armbar but Drago sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hulk's guard.#T1##SUB#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Hulk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hulk, not yet. #SUB#
Hulk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drago defends it easily.
Drago is looking to stand up but Hulk won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk is trying to control the position but Drago postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Drago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hulk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drago has managed to get both his arms back between Hulk's legs - danger averted.
Hulk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hulk, not yet. #SUB#
Hulk is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hulk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hulk looking to control.
Drago is looking to stand up but Hulk won't let him.
Drago won't allow Hulk to sweep him here.
Drago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Drago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drago.#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Hulk ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.#KD2#
Drago lands a left and a right that send Hulk crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Drago slaps away a takedown attempt from Hulk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hulk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
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!
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Hulk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago misses with the combination.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hulk. #T4#
Drago misses with a hook. Hulk ducked under it nicely.
Hulk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drago manages to circle out of the way.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Hulk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hulk working the head and body with strikes.
Drago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hulk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hulk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hulk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hulk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hulk wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drago keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hulk dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Hulk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hulk takes one to the side of the head.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Drago is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Drago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hulk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hulk stands up over Drago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hulk 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Hulk wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Hulk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hulk trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Hulk chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Drago has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hulk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Drago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hulk has Drago pressed against the cage, preventing Drago from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drago tries to break free but Hulk pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Drago breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Hulk.
Drago misses the jab.#T2#
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Hulk lands with an uppercut that bounces Drago off the cage and back into range.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hulk.
Drago throws a series of punches but Hulk moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago throws a right hand that Hulk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hulk also avoids with ease.#TD#
Hulk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but Hulk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hulk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drago holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Hulk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Drago trying to control here.
Hulk content to control rather than advance.
Drago works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hulk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk.
Hulk content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hulk counters with a takedown into side control.

Drago throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hulk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Hulk moved out of range.
Hulk is looking to counter the offense by Drago and move into the clinch.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago throws a series of punches but Hulk avoids them all with ease.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Drago throws a right and a left that Hulk avoids nicely.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Drago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Hulk defending well as Drago loads up on a big left hand.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Hulk ducks down to avoid it.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drago sprawls well. Drago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet.
Drago might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hulk.
Iranian Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago takes a swing at Hulk's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Hulk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hulk needs to keep his hands up - Drago had a free shot at his head there.
Hulk slips a jab and a cross from Drago. #TD#
Hulk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drago's guard.

Drago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hulk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Hulk shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hulk counters with a one-two to the body.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Drago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hulk circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Hulk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hulk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Hulk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hulk cracks Drago with a big right hand but Drago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2##SUB#
Hulk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
Hulk trying to control the position but Drago is working away. #SUB#
Hulk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hulk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Drago wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Hulk wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hulk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hulk lands a nice short elbow.
Iranian Hulk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hulk is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
Hulk is looking to stall here but Drago recovers full guard.
Hulk content to stall in guard here.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Hulk landing with the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivan Drago made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 95: Brady vs Hunt
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Hulk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorgard sprawls well. Thorgard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorgard cracks Hulk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorgard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorgard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Hulk tries to keep at a distance but Thorgard has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hulk.
Alexei Thorgard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iranian Hulk.
Thorgard misses with some punches.
Hulk prevents a body shot from Thorgard. #T1##BC2#
Hulk manages to break the clinch.
Hulk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorgard is fending him off so far but Hulk persists. Nope, Thorgard circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Thorgard moves into the clinch.
Thorgard lands with a left to the head.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorgard.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hulk blocks a body shot from Thorgard.
Thorgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorgard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hulks head.
I was talking to Thorgard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorgard lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorgard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hulk prevents a body shot from Thorgard.
A nice left hand lands by Thorgard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulk jumps guard but Thorgard stands there with Hulk around his waist. Hulk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hulk blocking some punches.
Thorgard misses with some punches.
Hulk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorgard walks away with a smile on his face. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thorgard throws a shot to the body.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hulk has Thorgard up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thorgard as the two fighters clinch.
Hulk looks winded!
Thorgard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hulk is trying to drag Thorgard to the mat but Thorgard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorgard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard tries to work over Hulk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Thorgard on the inside.
Thorgard lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Thorgard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorgard has a couple of punches blocked by Hulk.
Thorgard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hulk backwards.
Hulk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorgard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hulk backwards. #ROC#Hulk is rocked!
Nice body punch from Thorgard - that landed with a thud.
Thorgard lands a shoulder strike.
Hulk is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorgard finish him?
Thorgard lands with a short shot to the head.
Hulk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thorgard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thorgard connects with a body shot.#CL#
Thorgard has Hulk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hulk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hulk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thorgard has a couple of punches blocked by Hulk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hulk.
Thorgard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thorgard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorgard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Thorgard.
Thorgard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hulk.
Thorgard lands with a right to the head.
Thorgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hulk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thorgard gets through Hulk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thorgard. #ROC#Hulk is rocked!
Thorgard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hulk is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorgard finish him?
Thorgard cracks Hulk with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Thorgard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hulk gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Thorgard points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hulk wakes up just in time to hear Thorgard thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Hulk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matthews sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews. #TD2#
Hulk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hulk throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hulk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Hulk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Hulk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hulk prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Hulk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Hulk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Matthews is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC 45: Chai v Kruger
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Hulk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Hulk won't allow it. #TD2#
Hulk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hulk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins keeping full guard, as Hulk tries to pass.
Hulk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hulk is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hulk trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Hulk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hulk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Hulk has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Hulk wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins wants to control from the top but Hulk keeps moving.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Hulk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hulk postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hulk looking to improve position, pressing down on Collins's thigh with his hand. Collins seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hulk paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hulk's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Collins picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
A less than humble Devon Collins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Big Time stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big Time wants it to stay on the feet.
Big Time unleashes a big counter combination but Hulk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hulk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big Time now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Big Time appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hulk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hulk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Big Time misses with an uppercut. Hulk saw that one coming.
Hulk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Big Time.
Hulk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hulk is looking to counter the offense by Big Time and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Hulk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Big Time pushes Hulk off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Hulk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big Time sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hulk looks to clinch
and Big Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Hulk wants to clinch but Big Time slips to the side
and Big Time counters with an outside leg kick.
Big Time throws a shot from downtown. Hulk moves away and avoids it.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Big Time scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Big Time throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hulk counters with a takedown into side control.
Hulk working away.
Hulk scoring with punches from side control.
Big Time is trying to improve his position.
Hulk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hulk in side control, throwing shots but Big Time defends.
Big Time tries to bench press Hulk off him but Hulk keeps the position.
Big Time is still trying to improve position.
Big Time keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A control attempt from Big Time but he's now mounted!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hulk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#It looks like Randy Big Time has been cut.
Hulk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Big Time looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#Big Time is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Randy Big Time's cut even more.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iranian Hulk!
A relieved looking Iranian Hulk 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: WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Hulk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thorgard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulk is in Thorgard's guard.
Thorgard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hulk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hulk trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk won't allow Thorgard to sweep him here.
Hulk 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.
Hulk throws a big elbow that misses.
Hulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hulk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorgard defending well though.
Hulk wants to pass the guard but Thorgard is defending well. #T1#
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Thorgard is staying active underneath Hulk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thorgard keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura here.
Hulk moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hulk.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hulk working the ground and pound but Thorgard is defending the strikes.
Hulk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hulk trying to control the action but Thorgard is working from the bottom.
Thorgard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hulk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thorgard struggling a bit here.
Hulk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thorgard regains half guard, as Hulk was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hulk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thorgard sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Thorgard is looking for a sweep. Hulk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hulk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hulk trying to control from Thorgard's half guard. Thorgard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thorgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorgard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk throwing strikes from guard but Thorgard blocks nicely.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iranian Hulk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard shows good takedown defense.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorgard pinned against the cage. Thorgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard stuffs the takedown.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thorgard pinned against the cage. Thorgard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Thorgard as Hulk shoots in.
Hulk closes the distance and clinches up with Thorgard, looking for a takedown. Hulk pushes Thorgard against the cage but Thorgard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hulk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Hulk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thorgard's guard.#T3#
Hulk distracts Thorgard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hulk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hulk wants to control from the top but Thorgard keeps moving.
Thorgard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thorgard is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hulk is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Thorgard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thorgard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorgard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hulk is trying to control the position but Thorgard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hulk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thorgard escapes and throws Hulk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Iranian Hulk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hulk is not content to let Thorgard control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Thorgard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hulk or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorgard, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard leaves Hulk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk darts in looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets double underhooks and turns Hulk into the cage.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard prevents the takedown attempt.
Thorgard lands a body shot. #T1#
Nice body punch from Thorgard - that landed with a thud.
Hulk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hulk goes for a takedown attempt but Thorgard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hulk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorgard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hulk somewhat.
Hulk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.#T2#
Hulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorgard swivels and escapes.
Thorgard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorgard wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Hulk with that takedown attempt.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Thorgard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Hulk gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Hulk is trying to control the action in half guard but Thorgard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hulk lands strikes from half guard.
Hulk wants to free his trapped foot but Thorgard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hulk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thorgard has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Thorgard really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hulk misses with a takedown attempt - Thorgard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Hulk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorgard to the mat! Thorgard manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hulk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorgard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hulk with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Thorgard 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.
Thorgard trying to control the position.
Thorgard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Thorgard keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Hulk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hulk trying to control but Thorgard is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hulk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorgard's waist but Thorgard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hulk off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexei Thorgard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Hulk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorgard defends it nicely.
Thorgard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorgard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hulk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Hulk with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Thorgard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hulk! Thorgard lets Hulk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Hulk is rocked!#T4#
Hulk shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard shows good takedown defense.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Oh Hulk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hulk seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hulk is defended easily by Thorgard.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Thorgard dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Iranian Hulk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorgard swivels and escapes.
Iranian Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk darts in looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets double underhooks and turns Hulk into the cage.
Hulk wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard manages to get underhooks.
Hulk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thorgard struggles to land a body shot inside as Hulk controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thorgard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hulk shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorgard sprawls well. He's pushed Hulk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Hulk misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Thorgard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hulk! Thorgard lets Hulk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hulk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thorgard avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Thorgard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexei Thorgard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hulk with a poor takedown
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thorgard defends well and Hulk ends up having to push Thorgard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorgard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hulk.
Thorgard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thorgard is pressed up against the cage. Hulk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorgard down to the mat. Thorgard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hulk shoots in for a double leg but Thorgard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hulk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorgard defends it nicely.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorgard but Thorgard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thorgard throws out a counter right but Hulk avoids it with no problem.
Iranian Hulk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorgard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulk.
A little jabbing left from Thorgard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hulk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thorgard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Thorgard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorgard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Alexei Thorgard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WFC 35: Gomi v Lacasa II
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Hulk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chai misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hulk counters with a single leg into guard. Chai didn't expect that.
Hulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hulk postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Hulk looking to pass the guard.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk. #T1#
Chai pulls Hulk in close to prevent any damage.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk.
Hulk wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Hulk throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Hulk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hulk throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hulk with a nice head shot there.
Hulk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hulk throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hulk's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVB##SUB#
Hulk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hulk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hulk is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Hulk looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chai is defending well. Hulk quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chai has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hulk celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC 32: Halkias v Romero II
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Hulk goes for a double leg but Thorgard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thorgard continues to drive forward.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Hulk has clasped his hands together around Thorgard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
An elbow from Hulk crashes against the mat.
Hulk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hulk tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thorgard is trying to improve his position.
Hulk lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Hulk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thorgard, who protects the arm well.
Hulk grinds an elbow into Thorgard's temple. #T1#
Hulk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hulk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hulk 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.
Thorgard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hulk's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Hulk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thorgard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hulk scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Thorgard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulk.
Thorgard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hulk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thorgard is not content to let Hulk control the position.
Thorgard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hulk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thorgard defends it well. #SUB#
Hulk wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorgard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hulk thows a huge punch but Thorgard dodges it nicely. #T3#
Hulk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk throwing shots but Thorgard is blocking nicely.
Hulk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thorgard's head.
Hulk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Hulk seems to be working for a kimura but Thorgard defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Thorgard wants to get back to full guard.
Thorgard is staying active underneath Hulk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hulk thows a huge punch but Thorgard dodges it nicely.
Hulk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulk thows a huge punch but Thorgard dodges it nicely.
Hulk stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iranian Hulk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hulk wants to clinch up but Thorgard keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Hulk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Thorgard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hulk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard lands a right hand.
Thorgard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorgard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hulk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard misses with the head strike.
Hulk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorgard walks away with a smile on his face. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Hulk drives through with a takedown into guard.

Thorgard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hulk tries for a takedown but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thorgard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Thorgard blocks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk misses with a takedown
and Thorgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Hulk misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Thorgard counters with a nice right hand that sends Hulk toppling to the canvas! Hulk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thorgard finish him?!#ROC2#Hulk is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hulk.
Thorgard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thorgard counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Thorgard!
A relieved looking Alexei Thorgard 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: WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hulk shoots in and bounces Dude off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Dude has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hulk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Dude darts in and clinches Hulk up against the cage.
Dude misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dude tries to throw a body punch but Hulk avoids it by throwing Dude back against the cage.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hulk looking for a takedown.
Dude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dude working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hulk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dude fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hulk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Dude gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hulk blocks an uppercut.
Dude lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hulk backwards.
Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dude pushes Hulk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dude can't find room to land a body shot as Hulk controls the action.
Hulk prevents a body shot from Dude. #T1#
Hulk looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hulk breaks the clinch.
Dude connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Dude clinches with his opponent.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dude misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Dude as the two fighters clinch.
Hulk is trying to drag Dude to the mat but Dude just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dude lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dude.
Still in the clinch, Dude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dude presses Hulk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hulk is breathing heavily.
Dude lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dude scores with a shot to the side of Hulk's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude lands an uppercut.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hulks head.
Dude misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dude lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hulk backwards.
Dude struggles to land a body shot inside as Hulk controls his hands.
Dude lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dude as the two fighters clinch.
Dude is pressed up against the cage. Hulk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dude down to the mat. Dude avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD2#
Dude cracks Hulk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dude has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hulk to stand back up!#ROC2#Hulk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Hulk loses concentration momentarily and Dude pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hulk crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dude finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heavy Dude!
Heavy Dude is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: WFC 23: Romero vs Halkias
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Shark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.#TD#
Hulk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shark quickly recovers to half guard.
Shark is staying active underneath Hulk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shark is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hulk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hulk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shark could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hulk has cracked it and Shark is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hulk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Iranian Hulk 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: WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Hulk shoots and misses #KD#
and Thorgard counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hulk off his feet! Thorgard dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Thorgard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hulk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thorgard working the ground and pound from 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!
You can see the frustration on Hulk's face as Thorgard controls the position.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulk keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hulk wants to improve his position but Thorgard is controlling well.
Thorgard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hulk keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk trying to control from the bottom.
Hulk gets full guard.
Thorgard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hulk on the ground.#T1#
Thorgard is in close to Hulk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorgard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hulk working for a triangle but Thorgard defends it easily.
Thorgard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hulk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorgard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorgard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Thorgard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Thorgard pushes his legs off easily.
Thorgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Hulk is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Thorgard from controlling successfully.
Thorgard 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.
Thorgard lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Hulk has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thorgard doesn't defend quickly enough and Hulk has managed to lock this one up! Can Thorgard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hulk on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk is the new heavyweight champion!
Iranian Hulk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Hulk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heredia defends well and Hulk ends up having to push Heredia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hulk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Hulk wants the takedown. Heredia is fighting it off but Hulk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Heredia's guard against the cage.
Hulk stops Heredia from standing up.
Hulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hulk cracks Heredia with a solid left hand.
Hulk is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hulk works over Heredia with some ground and pound from guard.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heredia's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Heredia has been cut.
Hulk distracts Heredia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hulk stands up over Heredia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hulk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulk advances position into side control!
Heredia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Heredia taking punishment in the form of punches. #CUT#That has opened up Roberto Heredia's cut even more.#SUB#
Hulk is working to tighten his grip on Heredia's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Heredia has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hulk is really squeezing tight and eventually Heredia passes out! Hulk breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Dickweed shoots in for a takedown but Hulk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Hulk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dickweed's guard.#SUB#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dickweed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hulk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Hulk stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Dickweed gets caught flat footed, as Hulk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dickweed looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hulk has picked Dickweed up and slammed him! Dickweed can't keep hold of the triangle and Hulk manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Hulk is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dickweed is trying to escape and Hulk transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dickweed is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hulk! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iranian Hulk!

Event: WFC 7: Faraon vs Chaize
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##TD#
Hulk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Howard Ii to the mat! Howard Ii manages to get full guard.
Hulk stays in close to Howard Ii's body and controls the position.
Hulk postures up in Howard Ii's guard and throws a big left but Howard Ii blocks it.
Howard Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hulk.
Hulk throwing strikes but missing.
Hulk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howard Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Howard Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hulk 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.#SUB#
Hulk 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.
Howard Ii keeping full guard, as Hulk tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hulk stands up over Howard Ii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Howard Ii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hulk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hulk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hulk landing with the ground and pound.
Hulk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hulk 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.
Hulk distracts Howard Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#It looks like Jay Howard Ii has been cut.
Hulk controlling from the top position. #T2#
Hulk stands up over Howard Ii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Howard Ii is rocked!
Howard Ii looks winded!
Hulk gets to his feet and stands over Howard Ii, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Howard Ii felt that one! Hulk unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Howard Ii from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iranian Hulk!

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

207 cm
18 yrs
286 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
265 lbs

Hulk

Chai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iranian Hulk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chai.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hulk (0) vs (4) Chai#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hulk, who protects the arm well.
Chai working away.
Chai trying to control the action but Hulk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hulk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hulk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hulk tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hulk looking for submissions off his back.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hulk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hulk (0) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai has hold of Hulk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hulk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hulk is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hulk has left one of his arms exposed and Chai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hulk screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
Olyksandr Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2022

#R1#
Two misses with a combination #TD#
and Chriss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chriss working the head and body with strikes.
Chriss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chriss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chriss working Two over with strikes. #SUB2#
Chriss moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Two.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Two struggling a bit here.
Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chriss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Two wants to get back to his feet.
Chriss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Two keeps working. #T1#
Two is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chriss is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chriss lands an elbow.
Chriss working the body and head with strikes.
Chriss scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Two to see if he's OK.
Chriss lands some shots froms side control.
Chriss is working Two over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chriss scores with punches from side control.
Chriss landing strikes.
Two is looking to reverse the position.
Chriss cracks Two with a big elbow.
Two wants to get back to his feet but Chriss drags him back down.#T2#
Two tries to bench press Chriss off him but Chriss keeps the position.
Chriss lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Two down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chriss creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chriss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Two some visible discomfort.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Two takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chriss 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.
Chriss in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Chriss is trying to get an arm triangle but Two is defending well.
Two takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Chriss gets to mount! Two was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Two is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Chriss jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Two manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chriss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Two some visible discomfort.
Chriss works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chriss looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Two looks to move to half guard but instead Chriss has passed into mount! Damn!
A nice elbow there by Chriss.
Two taking shots to the head.
Chriss with the ground and pound from mount.
Chriss punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Two takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Chriss looking for a guillotine from mount but Two is having none of it.
Two is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Two really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chriss connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Two is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Two is in a horrible position here. Chriss smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Two is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis Chriss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Chriss drives through and clinches with Two against the cage.
Two drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chriss pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Chriss gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Chriss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Two, who protects the arm well.
Two on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two is trying to control Chriss's posture but Chriss avoids it.
Chriss landing strikes. #T1#
Chriss controlling from side mount.
Chriss works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chriss in side control lands a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Two can do anything to dispel that myth.
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss looks up at the clock and then as Two takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chriss smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chriss cracks Two with a big right hand but Two just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chriss working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Chriss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Two has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chriss scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Chriss scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chriss working the body and head with strikes.
Chriss landing a few strikes.
Chriss controlling the position from side mount.
Two is trying to work for a sweep but Chriss has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chriss has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Two's face.
Two wants to try and get back to his feet.
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Chriss cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chriss working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Two is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Chriss scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Chriss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Two to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Two shrugs it off.
BOOM! Chriss connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chriss here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chriss with shots to the head and body - Two looks very uncomfortable down there.
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chriss pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Two wants to control but Chriss is having none of it.
The referee warns Two that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Two can't escape the position. #T4#
Chriss with shots to the head and body - Two looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Two is rocked!#SUB#
Chriss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Two is surviving well by controlling Chriss's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chriss scoring with strikes but Two is staying in there.
Two is still in real trouble! Can Chriss finish him?
Chriss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Chriss working for a submission but Two is keeping him at bay.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Two is trying desperately to improve position.
Chriss trying to control but Two is having none of it.
Two squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chriss is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Two can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Two is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis Chriss dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chriss swivels and escapes.
Chriss drops down looking for a counter takedown but Two sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Two gets caught napping as Chriss dives in and scores a takedown. Two manages to retain guard.
Chriss working some strikes from top position.
Two is trying to control the position but Chriss postures up.
Chriss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chriss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Two working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chriss has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Two is defending against the submission attempts here by Chriss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chriss is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Chriss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chriss lands strikes from half guard.
Two is trying to stand up here but Chriss is controlling him well.
Two is looking to get back to full guard here but Chriss has managed to pass to side control instead.
Chriss cracks Two with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chriss in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chriss trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Two looks to move to half guard but instead Chriss has passed into mount! Damn!
Chriss landing punches. #T2#
Two tries to hold on but Chriss pushes him away.
Chriss lands a nice shot to the head.
Two is looking to improve his position but Chriss isn't that keen on the idea.
Chriss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Two is looking to improve his position but Chriss isn't that keen on the idea.
Chriss breaks from Two's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chriss with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chriss wants to control the pace but Two is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Two keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chriss trying to control but Two is having none of it.
Chriss landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chriss cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chriss postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Two looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Chriss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Two is surviving well by controlling Chriss's body position as best he can.
Two is desperately trying to improve his position but Chriss has a good base and remains in mount.
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Chriss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chriss controlling from the full mount.
Two is looking to get to half guard.
Chriss lands with some strikes.
Two keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Two that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marquis Chriss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Two is bucking up trying to escape but Chriss cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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!#SUB#
Chriss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Two to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Two shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marquis Chriss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chriss 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 Gruel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis Chriss!
Marquis Chriss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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