Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Dalton avoids the body shot from Stonebridge.
Stonebridge jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Stonebridge shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stonebridge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stonebridge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dalton is tightening it up a little... Stonebridge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stonebridge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stonebridge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dalton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Stonebridge throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Stonebridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dalton.#CL2#
Stonebridge darts in and clinches Dalton up against the cage.
Dalton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stonebridge's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dalton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonebridge can't break the clinch.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Stonebridge avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stonebridge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dalton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stonebridge is trying to break the clinch but Dalton has him pressed against the cage.
Stonebridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stonebridge tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Stonebridge back against the cage. #BC2#
Stonebridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalton thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Dalton misses with a right hand
enabling Stonebridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Stonebridge is looking to clinch.
Dalton misses with an uppercut.
Stonebridge lunges at Dalton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalton's hand.
Dalton staying out of range there.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stonebridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Stonebridge moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Dalton throws an overhand right that lands on Stonebridge's shoulder, as Stonebridge tries to avoid the shot.
Stonebridge misses the shot to the body.
Dalton swings for the body but Stonebridge moves out of range.
Dalton sizes up Stonebridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stonebridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Dalton.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stonebridge at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonebridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalton.
Stonebridge avoids the body shot from Dalton. #CL#
Dalton clinches.
Dalton tries to work over Stonebridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonebridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Stonebridge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonebridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dalton or not.
Stonebridge prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stonebridge is pressed up against the cage. Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stonebridge down to the mat. Stonebridge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stonebridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stonebridge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalton.
The fighters circling - Stonebridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Stonebridge counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonebridge throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Stonebridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton lands with a shot to the body.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Stonebridge clinches up against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonebridge.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Stonebridge. #CUT2#It looks like James Dalton has been cut.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Stonebridge.
Stonebridge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton is trying to drag Stonebridge to the mat but Stonebridge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton tries to score a body lock takedown but Stonebridge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dalton is working for takedown but Stonebridge is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stonebridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stonebridge is defending well.
Dalton has Stonebridge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stonebridge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Stonebridge manages to break the clinch.
Dalton misses with a looping right.
Stonebridge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dalton misses with a straight left.
Dalton moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Stonebridge lands a body shot.
Stonebridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dalton.
Stonebridge misses with a two punch combination.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Stonebridge tries to sprawl but Dalton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonebridge won't allow Dalton to pass to mount. #SUB#
Stonebridge is defending against the submission attempts here by Dalton.
Stonebridge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stonebridge.
Stonebridge is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
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 James Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Dalton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stonebridge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dalton to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonebridge.
Dalton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stonebridge misses with a combination
and Dalton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stonebridge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalton misses with an uppercut. Stonebridge saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Stonebridge.
Dalton throws an off balance right hand
letting Stonebridge counter with a right hand.
Dalton dodges the punch combination from Stonebridge.
Dalton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stonebridge.
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!
Stonebridge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stonebridge misses the jab.
Stonebridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalton.
Stonebridge moves out of range as Dalton strikes.
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Stonebridge.#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dalton seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stonebridge shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dalton is backing up but Stonebridge catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dalton covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stonebridge Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobathy Stonebridge!

Event: CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Dalton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rumiantsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Rumiantsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumiantsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dalton defends it well.
Rumiantsev cracks Dalton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dalton has Rumiantsev up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rumiantsev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rumiantsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton misses with the head strike.
Dalton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rumiantsev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton throws an elbow but it misses.
Dalton looking for a takedown.
Dalton is trying to drag Rumiantsev to the mat but Rumiantsev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Dalton wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Rumiantsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rumiantsev controlling the pace.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rumiantsev seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rumiantsev is working away from the top position though.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton tries to roll over but Rumiantsev keeps him under control.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dalton looking to control. #T2#
Rumiantsev controlling from the top position.
Rumiantsev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rumiantsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rumiantsev advances to half guard.
Rumiantsev 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.
Dalton is trying to control but Rumiantsev passes into side control!
Dalton regains half guard.
Rumiantsev is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dalton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rumiantsev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rumiantsev!
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rumiantsev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Rumiantsev wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rumiantsev lands a nice short elbow.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Rumiantsev is controlling well.
Dalton gets full guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Rumiantsev lands a couple of elbows.
Dalton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rumiantsev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Rumiantsev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dalton is looking for a kimura but Rumiantsev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dalton to get the leverage.
Rumiantsev wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Dalton works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton working away.
Dalton tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Rumiantsev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a few strikes there.
Rumiantsev throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Rumiantsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumiantsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dalton goes for a double leg but Rumiantsev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rumiantsev continues to drive forward.
And Rumiantsev tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalton pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Rumiantsev has picked Dalton up - he's going for a ride! Rumiantsev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rumiantsev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dalton working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rumiantsev with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumiantsev defends it easily.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton has momentary wrist control but Rumiantsev slips an elbow through the middle.
Rumiantsev content to stall in guard here.
Rumiantsev cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.#T2##SUB#
Rumiantsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev preventing the sweep.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Rumiantsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rumiantsev defends it easily.
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Rumiantsev with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Rumiantsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rumiantsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rumiantsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Rumiantsev from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rumiantsev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rumiantsev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rumiantsev's back!#T4#
Rumiantsev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Dalton is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rumiantsev taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dalton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Dalton!
During a confident post fight interview, James Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Tiernan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Tiernan throws a right hand that Dalton ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalton also avoids with ease.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Dalton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiernan.
Dalton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tiernan loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton attempts a counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it well and moves away.
Tiernan lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalton throws a jab when Tiernan was well out of range.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tiernan sprawls and moves away.
Tiernan throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Tiernan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiernan throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton attempts a counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Dalton misses. #T1#
Tiernan throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Dalton staying out of range there.
Tiernan cracks Dalton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiernan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiernan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dalton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tiernan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cathal Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Tiernan misses.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dalton slips a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan sizes up Dalton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiernan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Dalton ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Dalton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dalton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton attempts a counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it well and moves away.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton takes a swing at Tiernan's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Tiernan lands with a hook. Dalton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Tiernan misses its intended target.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Dalton feinted with a counter takedown.
Dalton doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiernan circles away. #T3#
Dalton slips a jab from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a jab.
Tiernan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dalton lands with an overhand left.
Dalton misses with a combination
and Tiernan counters with a series of strikes. Dalton will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Tiernan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Dalton out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathal Tiernan!

Event: HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Rumiantsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rumiantsev looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumiantsev as he connects with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dalton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dalton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dalton duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton jabs at Rumiantsev's body.
Rumiantsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Rumiantsev clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Rumiantsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dalton wants a takedown but no success here.
Rumiantsev tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Rumiantsev back against the cage.
Dalton is working for takedown but Rumiantsev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomas Rumiantsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dalton.
Rumiantsev stops a takedown attempt from Dalton.
Rumiantsev misses with the head strike.
Dalton wants a takedown.
Rumiantsev blocks the elbow strike.
Rumiantsev avoids a wild elbow strike from Dalton.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dalton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rumiantsev's brow. #TD2#
Dalton lands a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Rumiantsev is keeping the position.#T2#
Rumiantsev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Rumiantsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rumiantsev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dalton passes into half guard. #T3#
Rumiantsev is looking for a sweep. Dalton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rumiantsev trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton is trying to control the action in half guard but Rumiantsev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dalton misses with a head shot. Rumiantsev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dalton trying to control but Rumiantsev is working from the bottom.
Rumiantsev pulls Dalton in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rumiantsev is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rumiantsev shoots in and drives through. Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rumiantsev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tomas Rumiantsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumiantsev darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Rumiantsev into the cage.
Rumiantsev throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rumiantsev blocks the elbow strike.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rumiantsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rumiantsev.
Dalton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Dalton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rumiantsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalton.
Rumiantsev scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rumiantsev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rumiantsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev digs a good body shot into Dalton's ribs.
Dalton throws a body punch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumiantsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Dalton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rumiantsev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumiantsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Dalton tries to clinch but Rumiantsev moves out of range.
Rumiantsev throws out a loose jab but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Rumiantsev keeps it at a distance.
Rumiantsev scores with a shot to the body.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rumiantsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Rumiantsev.
Rumiantsev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dalton slips a jab from Rumiantsev.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Rumiantsev pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Rumiantsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.#CL2#
Dalton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rumiantsev, pushing him back against the cage.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rumiantsev blocks an elbow strike.
Rumiantsev lands with a light punch inside.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumiantsev backwards.
Rumiantsev misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Rumiantsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton. #TD#
Rumiantsev has picked Dalton up - he's going for a ride! Rumiantsev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Rumiantsev sits in half guard.
Dalton is pressing down on Rumiantsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Rumiantsev wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Rumiantsev landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Rumiantsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rumiantsev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rumiantsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. #SUB2#
Dalton is looking for a triangle here but Rumiantsev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton taking a bit of punishment here - Rumiantsev scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Rumiantsev dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rumiantsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalton tries to avoid it but Rumiantsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalton to the ground. Dalton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rumiantsev tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Rumiantsev goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalton continues to drive forward.
Dalton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rumiantsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dalton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rumiantsev fails to land.
Dalton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rumiantsev lands a right hand.
Rumiantsev misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dalton lands a takedown into guard.
Rumiantsev looking to control.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Rumiantsev is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is looking to pass Rumiantsev's guard but actually Rumiantsev recovers to full guard.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Rumiantsev dodges it nicely.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Rumiantsev defends it.
Rumiantsev controlling the position for now.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dalton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalton trying to control the action but Rumiantsev is working from the bottom.
Dalton is thwarting Rumiantsev's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Rumiantsev tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rumiantsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dalton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dalton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Rumiantsev.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target. #T4#
Rumiantsev jabs Dalton to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Rumiantsev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Rumiantsev sits in half guard.
James Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dalton is in trouble now - Rumiantsev has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Rumiantsev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dalton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dalton and Rumiantsev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomas Rumiantsev.
I think Rumiantsev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Borrisinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Borrisinov's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borrisinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Dalton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borrisinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borrisinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Borrisinov defends easily. #SUB#
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Borrisinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borrisinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borrisinov chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Borrisinov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Borrisinov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Borrisinov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dalton's guard.
Borrisinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borrisinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dalton has wrist control.#T3#
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borrisinov postures up and lands a big shot to Dalton's brow.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov trying to control the position here. #T4#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Borrisinov is retaining full guard.
Borrisinov keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Borrisinov.
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Borrisinov has wrist control.
Borrisinov managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Volodimir Borrisinov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Borrisinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borrisinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borrisinov off to one side.
Borrisinov darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Borrisinov into the cage.
James Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Dalton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Borrisinov dives in and grabs Dalton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalton pushes down on Borrisinov's head and hops out.
Dalton feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Borrisinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov 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.
Borrisinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Volodimir Borrisinov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dalton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dalton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully.
Borrisinov throwing strikes from guard but Dalton blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Borrisinov shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borrisinov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Borrisinov trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Borrisinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Dalton has his foot on Borrisinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borrisinov works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Borrisinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Borrisinov wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borrisinov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borrisinov looks for a takedown but Dalton sprawls well.
Dalton lands with a good body shot.
Borrisinov has a takedown stuffed.
Dalton tries to counter with a takedown but Borrisinov is quick to defend against it.
Borrisinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dalton tries to sprawl out of it but Borrisinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dalton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Dalton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borrisinov in his tracks.
Dalton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borrisinov darts in looking for a takedown but Dalton gets double underhooks and turns Borrisinov into the cage.
No luck for Borrisinov with that takedown attempt.
Borrisinov fails to land the takedown.
Borrisinov slips a jab and a cross from Dalton. #TD2#
Borrisinov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dalton quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dalton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Borrisinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dalton.
Borrisinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Borrisinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dalton's head.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borrisinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borrisinov wants to pass to mount but Dalton is defending the position. #T1#
Borrisinov is controlling the pace.
Dalton is staying active underneath Borrisinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borrisinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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.
Borrisinov is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borrisinov.
Borrisinov cracks Dalton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Borrisinov working the body and head with strikes.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borrisinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borrisinov lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#Dalton is rocked!
Borrisinov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dalton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Borrisinov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodimir Borrisinov!
Volodimir Borrisinov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 69
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Dew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalton's waist but Dalton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dew off to one side.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Dew avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dalton. No joy for Dew on that attempt.
Dalton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dew defends it well.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dew is just out of range.
Dew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Dalton gets caught flat footed, as Dew shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dew landing some decent shots from guard.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dew gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Dew chips away with some ground and pound.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dew manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dew is looking to sweep but instead, Dalton has passed into half guard.
Dew tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton winds up and cracks Dew with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Dalton seems to be looking for submissions.
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dew 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.
Dalton winds up and cracks Dew with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dew wants to get back to full guard but Dalton has passed into side control.
Dew is trying to improve his position.
Dew looking for a sweep but Dalton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dew tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton working Dew over with strikes here.
Dew can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Dalton throws some wild stikes that Dew manages to avoid easily.
Dew tries to improve his position but instead Dalton has taken his back!
Dew tries to break free.
Dew turns into Dalton and is now in his guard.
Dalton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dew won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T4#
Dew scoring with punches to the head and body.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Dew postures up. #SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dew landing with the ground and pound.
Dew is working Dalton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dew's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Dalton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Dew shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dalton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dew with a nice head shot there.#ROC#Dalton is rocked!
Dew loads up on a big left hand. Dalton felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dew looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dalton can't hide his disappointment, as Dew celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Dew!

Event: MMAHKI 66
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Dalton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalton.
Bandini fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Dalton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bandini won't be happy with that.
Bandini wants to control but Dalton postures up.#SUB2#
Dalton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bandini tries to buck Dalton off but Dalton is having none of it.
Bandini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dalton.
Dalton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Dalton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandini defending against the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Dalton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandini is defending well.
Bandini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working. #SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
Bandini lands with a punch from half guard.
Dalton gets back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Bandini decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bandini tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bandini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dalton moves into full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandini 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. #SUB2#
Dalton working for a triangle but Bandini defends it easily. #SUB#
Bandini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Bandini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Dalton looking for a guillotine here but Bandini defends easily.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Bandini stands up over Dalton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini forces his way into half guard.
Dalton tries to roll over but Bandini keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Dalton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bandini takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Dalton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bandini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalton's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dalton has an active guard here but Bandini has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Dalton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Bandini stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dalton to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini goes for a double leg but Dalton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dalton continues to drive forward.#BC#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandini stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Dalton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving.
Dalton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #SUB#
Bandini working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dalton has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Dalton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Dalton scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Dalton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bandini works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalton defends it easily.
Bandini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Bandini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Bandini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Bandini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandini trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dalton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Bandini blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Bandini's legs - danger averted.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Bandini dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Dalton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bandini is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 60
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Dalton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dalton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boy's guard.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dalton seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.
Dalton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Dalton connects with a nice short shot to Boy's temple.
Boy is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton prevents Boy from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dalton lands a nice short elbow.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Dalton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dalton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton winds up and cracks Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dalton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton working Boy over with strikes. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton slips a nice elbow through Boy's hands, connecting with Boy's forehead.
Dalton wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Dalton.
Dalton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton passes to full mount!
Boy is bucking up trying to escape but Dalton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Boy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dalton.
Dalton looking to finish Boy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boy!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Dalton working for a guillotine from mount but Boy is in no mood to give up.
Dalton landing punches. #T2#
Boy is bucking up trying to escape but Dalton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Boy is rocked!
Dalton raining down shots from the mount!
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Dalton finish him?
Dalton connects with a bit shot that sees Boy covering up! More strikes from Dalton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dalton is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dalton!
A very excited looking James Dalton 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: MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Dalton misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Von Wild closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Von Wild wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton wants to control but Von Wild postures up.
Von Wild controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Wild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Dalton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Von Wild is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dalton tries to hold on but Von Wild pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Wild takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton wants to hold on but Von Wild pushes him away.
Dalton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Von Wild has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Von Wild trying to control.#SUB#
Dalton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Von Wild gets his way!
Von Wild avoiding Dalton 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Von Wild has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Von Wild is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dalton with him. Dalton is trying to defend but Von Wild has an arm under the chin now! Dalton grimaces and is forced to tap out!

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

Event: MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1##TD#
Wong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dalton quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Wong is looking for a kimura here.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Wong is very close to passing his half guard.
Wong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wong 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.
Wong is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Wong is working for a kimura but Dalton is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.
Wong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Wong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dalton's head.
Dalton controls Wong momentarily but Wong frees himself.
Wong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. #SUB2#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dalton looking to control.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dalton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wong has managed to get both his arms back between Dalton's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dalton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.
Wong connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wong trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Wong is really struggling to control Dalton but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dalton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wong has passed into half guard!
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dalton is looking to control Wong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Wong has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dalton trying to hold on to Wong's head to control him but Wong postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wong blocks the strikes from Dalton.
Dalton tries to roll over but Wong keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Wong 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#
Wong throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Wong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?
Dalton misses with a straight right.
Wong throws a big shot that misses.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wong.
Wong misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dalton sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Wong. No joy for Dalton on that attempt.
Wong feinted with a counter takedown.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Wong moves out of range.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Dalton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wong swivels and escapes.
Wong loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Wong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Wong drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dalton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dalton has his foot on Wong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wong works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dalton working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wong connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Dalton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wong.
Wong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dalton's head.#SUB2#
Dalton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dalton.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Wong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wong is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Dalton trying to control but Wong flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Dalton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Wong working for a choke but Dalton is defending well.
Wong is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Wong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wong takes a swing at Dalton's ribcage but misses.
Dalton loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalton misses with a two punch combination.
Wong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dalton sprawls and moves away.
A cross from Dalton lands.
Dalton slips a straight right by Wong.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton misses with a low kick.
Wong attempts a counter takedown but Dalton avoids it well and moves away.
Dalton ducks under a wild hook from Wong.
Wong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wong misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Wong defending well as Dalton loads up on a big left hand.
Wong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
James Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wong was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Wong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dalton sprawls and moves away.
Dalton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wong is fending him off so far but Dalton persists. Nope, Wong circles away and we're back to standing.
Wong connects with a crisp jab.
Dalton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Wong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dalton moves away from the strike by Wong.
Dalton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wong.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Wong misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dalton misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Wong counters with a shoot takedown. Dalton fights it but they end up in guard.
Dalton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Dalton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wong uses it to pass to side control.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Wong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dalton struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Wong is trying to get an arm triangle but Dalton is defending well. #SUB#
Wong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Ty Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wong's best efforts.
Wong is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton is not content to let Wong control the position.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Wong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dalton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton avoids the body shot from Wong.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Wong avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wong manages to avoid it.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong just misses with a punch to the body.
James Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Wong misses the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Wong!
After the fight, Ty Wong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHKI 43
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Dalton shoots and misses
and Beckley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Beckley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dalton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beckley keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton 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.
Dalton is working Beckley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton trying to control but Beckley is working from the bottom.
Dalton is in close to Beckley's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Dalton landing with the ground and pound.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Beckley is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalton trying to control but Beckley is working from the bottom.
Beckley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beckley wants to stand and escape but Dalton is having none of it.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton 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.
Dalton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beckley is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beckley as he avoids it easily.
Dalton tries for a takedown but Beckley circles away easily
and Beckley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like James Dalton has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dalton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beckley is trying to buck Dalton off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beckley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beckley bucks up and tries to throw Dalton off but instead Dalton has got his back!
Beckley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beckley wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dalton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Beckley buck him off.
Dalton wants to control but Beckley is keeping busy.#SUB#
Beckley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Beckley right now.
Dalton tries to get the hooks in deep but Beckley pushed the leg off.
Beckley trying to get back to his feet but Dalton is in full control for now.
Beckley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Beckley covering up well under a series of strikes from Dalton.
Dalton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dalton missing with strikes from the back.
Dalton connects with a big shot to the side of Beckley's head.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Beckley doesn't escape. #SUB#
Dalton looking for the choke from the back.
Dalton misses with a punch to the head.
Dalton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dalton controls the position.#SUB#
Dalton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dalton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dalton goes for a double leg but Beckley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beckley continues to drive forward.#TD#
Dalton gets control of Beckley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dalton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beckley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beckley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dalton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Dalton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beckley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley tries to stand but Dalton is controlling his head. #T1##SU2#
Beckley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dalton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beckley swivels and escapes.
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton misses with a takedown
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Dalton with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Dalton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beckley wants to stand but Dalton is controlling the position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Beckley is keeping the position.#T2#
Beckley wants to stand but Dalton is controlling the position.
James Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Beckley keeps moving.
Beckley is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalton throws a big elbow that misses.
Beckley controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt
and Beckley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beckley stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Dalton fails with the takedown
and Beckley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Dalton shoots in and bounces Beckley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dalton won't allow Beckley to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dalton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beckley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dalton dives into side control.
Dalton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dalton trying to control the position but Beckley is working away. #SUB#
Dalton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Dalton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Dalton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckley keeps working.
Beckley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dalton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dalton goes for a double leg but Beckley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beckley continues to drive forward.
Beckley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckley has Dalton pressed against the cage.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dalton throws an elbow but misses.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Beckley avoids the elbow strike from Dalton, against the cage.
Beckley avoids a wild elbow strike from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
Beckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dalton.
Dalton gets through Beckley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Dalton throws an elbow but it misses.
Dalton pushes off an throws an elbow but Beckley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Beckley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dalton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beckley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dalton advances position into side control!
Dalton prevents Beckley from escaping the position.#SUB#
Dalton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckley defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Dalton cracks Beckley with a big right hand but Beckley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dalton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aeson Beckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dalton connects with a decent elbow.
Dalton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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!
Beckley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dalton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beckley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
James Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalton controlling the position. #T3#
Dalton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beckley's legs.
Beckley is trying to buck Dalton off.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beckley scores with a jab to the body.
Beckley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton shoots in for a double leg but Beckley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beckley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dalton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton prevents Beckley from escaping the position.
Dalton controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dalton!
A relieved looking James Dalton 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: MMAHKI 37
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Dalton scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Hu in a clinch.
Dalton lands a left hand.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hu has Dalton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hus head.
Dalton lands a left hand.
Dalton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hu's defenses.
Hu takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hu has Dalton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dalton lands an elbow inside that Hu shrugs off.
Dalton prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vu Viet Hu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dalton prevents it.
Dalton stops a takedown attempt from Hu.
Dalton gets underhooks to prevent Hu's takedown attempt.
Hu goes for a takedown attempt but Dalton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Dalton closes the distance and pushes Hu back into the cage.#T1#
Dalton lands a right hand.
Dalton lands an elbow just above Hu 's eye.
Hu wants a takedown but no success here.
Hu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dalton after a bit of a struggle.
Hu wants a takedown.
Dalton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hu's defenses.
Dalton lands a damaging elbow.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dalton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dalton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Dalton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Hu's head.
Dalton lands an elbow inside.
Dalton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dalton gets underhooks to prevent Hu's takedown attempt.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
Dalton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Dalton decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hu defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Hu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dalton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hu defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hu trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hu looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hu trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
Hu keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dalton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalton wants to stand but Hu is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hu is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
Hu trying to control the position. #SUB#
Hu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Dalton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hu's guard.
Hu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dalton landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dalton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hu's guard.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dalton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalton avoids it really well and circles away.
Hu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dalton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hu's hands.
Dalton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dalton jabs Hu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Dalton.
Dalton dips to his left and cracks Hu with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton digs a good hook to Hu's body.
Dalton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton throws out a powerful jab.
Dalton tests Hu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Dalton connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hu is defended easily by Dalton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vu Viet Hu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dalton moves into the clinch.
Dalton lands a nice elbow.
Dalton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dalton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hu's defenses.
Dalton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
Dalton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dalton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dalton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Dalton stops a takedown attempt from Hu.
Dalton lands an elbow inside that Hu shrugs off.
Dalton lands an elbow inside that Hu shrugs off.
Dalton lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hu backwards.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dalton.
Dalton prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton lands an elbow inside.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dalton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hu's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton lands a damaging elbow.
Dalton lands an elbow inside.
Dalton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Hu is trying to drag Dalton to the mat but Dalton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Hu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dalton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dalton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hu has Dalton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dalton lands an elbow inside that Hu shrugs off.
Dalton lands a damaging elbow.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hu takes an elbow to the temple.
Dalton lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Hu is rocked!
Hu is looking for a takedown.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hu tries to score a body lock takedown but Dalton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hu takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Dalton has Hu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dalton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hu tumbling to the mat - Dalton dives into Hu's guard.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James Dalton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Dalton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dalton wants to stand but Hu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dalton works over Hu with some ground and pound from guard.
Dalton works over Hu with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Hu's legs - danger averted.
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hu has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hu keeps moving.
Dalton works over Hu with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hu ducks right into an uppercut from Dalton.
Hu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dalton scores with a decent looking hook.
Hu walks into a straight right hand from Dalton.
Dalton lands with a nice body punch.
Hu has a takedown stuffed.
James Dalton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalton scores with a body shot.
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!
Dalton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton lands a really nice looking cross but Hu seems unphased.
Hu fails to land the takedown.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dalton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hu backs up against the cage.
Dalton works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Dalton. Beautiful body shot.
Hu shoots for a takedown but Dalton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vu Viet Hu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dalton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dalton lands a really nice looking cross but Hu seems unphased.
Dalton scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton thuds a left hand into Hu's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton lands with a nice combination. Hu backs away looking to recover.
Dalton lands with a shot to the body.
Dalton cracks Hu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dalton jabs at Hu's body.#T2##CL2#
Hu tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dalton gets through Hu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hu takes an elbow to the temple.
Hu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dalton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dalton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dalton jabs at Hu's body.#CL2#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Hu has Dalton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dalton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dalton lands a damaging elbow.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James Dalton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Hu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Hu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dalton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vu Viet Hu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalton scores with a jab to the head.
Dalton lands with a straight right. Hu didn't see that one coming.
Dalton feints a jab promting Hu to slip. Dalton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dalton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dalton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hu's head backwards.
Dalton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hu.
James Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Dalton takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Dalton lands a takedown into guard.
Dalton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hu's guard.
Hu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton pulls Hu in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Hu gets to his feet. Dalton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: MMAHKI 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Dalton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Namikaze on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton wants to clinch up but Namikaze keeps it at a distance.
Dalton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namikaze moves away.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namikaze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namikaze manages to avoid it.
Namikaze feints the counter takedown.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Namikaze tries to counter it with a takedown but Dalton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalton stuffs the takedown attempt from Namikaze. Namikaze gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Namikaze doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Namikaze moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Dalton finds it's target.
Dalton slaps away a takedown attempt from Namikaze, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dalton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Namikaze prevents it.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses.
Namikaze avoids the elbow strike from Dalton, against the cage.
Namikaze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanjiro Namikaze.#TD#
Dalton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dalton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Namikaze with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Namikaze is proving a slippery customer.
Namikaze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Namikaze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Dalton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Namikaze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Namikaze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Namikaze is working Dalton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Namikaze from controlling successfully.
Namikaze wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Namikaze lands a couple of digs.
Namikaze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dalton is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Namikaze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Dalton working for a triangle but Namikaze defends it easily. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Namikaze avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Namikaze is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dalton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Namikaze is looking to defend but Dalton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Namikaze! Dalton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Namikaze taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Dalton!
An out of breath James Dalton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 19
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Dalton tries for a takedown but Shark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Shark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton swings for the body but Shark moves out of range. #TD2#
Shark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Shark sits in half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dalton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shark pulls his head out easily.
Shark wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Shark 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. #T1#
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dalton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shark tries to stand and escape but Dalton is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shark is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shark to get the leverage.
Dalton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dalton moves into full guard.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dalton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shark defends well.
Shark pushing down on Dalton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shark is taking a breather. Dalton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shark passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dalton! #T3#
Dalton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton regains half guard.
Dalton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shark.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark throwing shots but Dalton is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shark seems to be working for a kimura but Dalton defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Shark. #T4##SUB2#
Shark is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shark to get the leverage.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shark is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is nestled in close to Dalton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dalton tries to roll over but Shark keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shark 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##TD2#
Shark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shark is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Shark is taking a breather. Dalton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shark in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard but Shark has passed into side control.#T1#
Dalton tries to buck Shark off but Shark is having none of it.
Shark tries to stand but Dalton is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Shark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalton regains half guard.
Shark uses his free foot to push down on Dalton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dalton.
Dalton regains half guard.
Dalton is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Shark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dalton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dalton is defending against the submission attempts here by Shark. #T3##SU2#
Shark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dalton to stand up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalton.#TD2#
Shark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Dalton looking for subs off his back but Shark has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dalton works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Shark is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him. #SUB#
Dalton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shark defends well.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark preventing the sweep.
Shark is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Shark gets a double leg takedown into Dalton's guard.
Shark looking to pass the guard.
Dalton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shark has passed into side control.
Shark gets to mount! Dalton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shark throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Shark has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Shark has hold of Dalton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dalton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Dalton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Dalton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shark gets his way! #SUB2#
Shark is persistently looking for the submission but Dalton is defending it well.
Shark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Shark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dalton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Dalton is in bad spot here.
Shark punches Dalton on the ear. #SUB2#
Dalton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Well, with Shark on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dalton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Dalton right now. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dalton tries to break free.
Dalton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dalton avoids a series of strikes thrown by Shark.
Shark controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Dalton tries to improve his position but instead Shark has taken his back!
Dalton rolls, trying to escape but Shark keeps control of the position.
Shark biding his time, controlling Dalton.
Shark throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Shark is hanging on to Dalton's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Shark tightening his grip on Dalton, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Shark!
After the fight, Alexander Shark was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHKI 15
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hoffman shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Dalton looking for a triangle here. Hoffman is fighting it but it looks tight! Dalton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hoffman is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 9
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.#TD2#
Dalton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Vasilios is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dalton pulls his head out easily.
Vasilios is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vasilios is defending against the submission attempts here by Dalton.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Vasilios is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vasilios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dalton seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasilios is in trouble now - Dalton has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton looking to finish with strikes here!
Vasilios tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dalton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dalton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vasilios is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dalton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vasilios to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vasilios shrugs it off.
Vasilios tries to hold on but Dalton postures up.#T2#
Dalton wants to take Vasilios's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Dalton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vasilios has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vasilios wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton looking to finish with strikes here!
Vasilios working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton is trying to control here but Vasilios has managed to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dalton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Vasilios tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Vasilios is defending well. #SUB#
Vasilios looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasilios wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Vasilios won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vasilios is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Vasilios has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Dalton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vasilios defend it? Dalton steps over the head and cranks it - Vasilios is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dalton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Dalton!
James Dalton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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