Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 604
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Hale misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hale lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Hale throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
George Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hale rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hale cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Hale working aggressively here.
Hale digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Hale moves away and avoids it.
Hale connects with a jab.
We've been told by Hale's head coaches at The Forge 👊 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Jab from Hale.
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Hale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hale tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Hale lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Hale misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hale clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch. #T2#
Johnson connects with a right hand. Hale shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Hale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Hale avoids nicely. #CL#
Hale clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Hale misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hale.
Hale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hale slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like James Johnson has been cut.#T3#
Hale tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A big left from Hale misses.
Hale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hale misses with a left hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a hook.#CL#
Hale has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Hale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab.
Hale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Hale misses the shot to the body.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hale.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale scores with a three punch combo!
Hale cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Hale throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hale misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Hale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Hale colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Johnson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Hale is left battered and dazed whilst Johnson and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, James Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
George Hale was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 596
Date: Oct 13, 2023

Nicky Manu really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 151.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with George Hale was cancelled.

Event: CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Hale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks White politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. White prefers to stall for the moment though.
White throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
White tries for a kimura but Hale is defending well.
Hale is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
White postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White working away.
White trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom.
White working away.#T1#
White is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hale's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White misses with the ground and pound.
Hale trying to remain calm as White controls from the top position.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hale tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position.
White trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale wants to control but White postures up.
White wants to control for a moment but Hale uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hale tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White wants to control but Hale is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hale is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White works his way into side control.
Hale struggling a bit here.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working. #T3#
Hale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hale tries to get out of the position.
Hale prevents White from improving position.
White taking a breather here.
Hale looks to move to half guard but instead White has passed into mount! Damn!
White wants to take Hale's back here but Hale is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
White trying to control but Hale is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale is working to get back to half guard.
White throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hale won't allow White to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hale stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hale enables White to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hale looking for a sweep. Not yet Hale, not yet.
White trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hale looking for a sweep. Not yet Hale, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hale working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
White content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Hale scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White shoots in for a double leg but Hale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
White is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hale's half guard.
White content to control rather than advance.
Hale preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Hale trying to control but White postures up.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hale defending well though.
White prevents Hale from improving his position.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hale is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White trying to pass the guard but Hale defending well.
Hale is not content to let White control the position.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
White perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
White fails with the takedown
and Hale counters with a nice uppercut.
George Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob White.
Hale lands with a nice body punch.
Hale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White is breathing heavily.
Hale lands with a nice body punch.
Hale scores with a punch to the head.
Hale dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Hale. That snapped White's head back. #ROC#White is rocked!
George Hale is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Hale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Hale finish him?
George Hale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hale just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! White has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Hale!
A very excited looking George Hale 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: Matt Mac Arena
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Yamasaki.
We've been told by Hale's head coaches at The Forge 👊 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hale throws a right and a left that Yamasaki avoids nicely. #TD#
Hale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Yamasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hale is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yamasaki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hale is looking to defend but Yamasaki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hale! Yamasaki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hale taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hiroshi Yamasaki!
After winning the bout, Hiroshi Yamasaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated George Hale had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 574
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Hale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Hale moved out of range nicely.
Hopson dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hale throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
A big left from Hopson misses.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.
Hale throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hale blocks a jab.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hale throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Hale throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hale throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hale throws a series of punches but Hopson moves out of range.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson. #T1#
Hale throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Hale misses with a hook.
Hale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.
It looked like Hale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson scores with a punch to the head.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Hale.
Hale just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hale misses.
Hale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hale misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hopson slips a nice elbow through Hale's hands, connecting with Hale's forehead.
Hale gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson throws a strike but Hale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hopson pulls Hale in close to his closed guard and prevents Hale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Hale from controlling successfully.
Hale trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hopson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Hopson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hopson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hopson stopping the sweep attempt from Hale.
Hale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
Hopson trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hopson chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopson preventing the sweep.
Hopson postures up in Hale's guard and throws a big left but Hale blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Hopson's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hopson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hale misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Hale 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#
Good exchange - Hopson coming out on top.
Hopson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.
Hale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hale throws a hook but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson misses with a hook. Hale ducked under it nicely.
Hale missing with a left hand there. Hopson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Hale misses with a wild body shot.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.#T1#
Hopson throws a hook but Hale blocks it.
Hale is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hopson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hale misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopson.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopson with the ground and pound but Hale uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hopson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Hopson drops back looking for a leg! Hale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hale manages to kick Hopson off! Hopson jumps back into Hale's guard.
Hopson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Hale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson is in close to Hale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hale has wrist control.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopson.
Hopson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
George Hale is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson looks for a takedown but Hale sprawls well.
Hale misses with a looping right.
Hopson cracks Hale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Hale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hale throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hale misses with a hook.
Hale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopson with a jab.
Hopson catches Hale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hale takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Hopson fails with the takedown.
Hale is looking to counter punch.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hale.
Hale slips a jab from Hopson.
A little feinted left hand from Hale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
It looked like Hale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Hale.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hale.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Hale throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hale is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hale moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hale slips under a jab.
Jab from Hale.
Hale blocks a jab.
Hopson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopson slips a jab and a cross from Hale.
Hale needs to keep his hands up - Hopson had a free shot at his head there.
Hopson looks to land a right hand but Hale moved out of range.
Hale throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hale thuds a left hand into Hopson's body.
Hale swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopson.
Hopson moves out of range as Hale strikes.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hale throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Hale.#T1#
A jab from Hale misses.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hale defends it well.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Hale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hale misses with a body shot.
Hale misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.
Hopson slips a jab from Hale.
Hopson swings widly with a right hand
and Hale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hale throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hopson.
Hale being controlled for a moment.
Hale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopson on the ground.
Hopson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Hopson cracks Hale with a big right hand but Hale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hale tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hopson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hopson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hopson controls the position from side control.
Hale takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Hopson 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.
Hopson is working Hale over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hale is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopson connects with a decent elbow.
Hopson working the body and head with strikes.
Hopson scoring with punches from side control.
Hopson looks up at the clock and then as Hale takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hopson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hopson is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hopson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hopson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hopson cracks Hale with a big right hand but Hale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hopson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson staying calm.
Hopson lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hale throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Hopson.
Hopson slips a jab from Hale.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hale blocks a jab.
Hopson slips a jab from Hale.
Hale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson slips under a jab.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but Hale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hale throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hopson misses with a straight left.
Hale connects with a body shot that sends Hopson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Hale.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hale looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Hopson misses with a straight right.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hale throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.#TD2#
Hopson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hopson lands strikes from half guard.
Hopson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hale is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hopson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hale holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Hopson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
Hopson content to control rather than advance.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hopson.#T3#
Hale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopson is working away from the top position though.
Hopson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hopson controlling the pace.
Hopson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hopson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hale walks into a left hand. #T4#
Hale slips under a jab from Hopson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.
A combination from Hale does no damage.
Hopson dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hale off the cage and back into range.
Hale misses with a hook. Hopson ducked under it nicely.
Hale throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Hale looks to land a combination but Hopson avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hale misses with a few strikes there.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab.
Hale looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Hale slips a straight right by Hopson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Hopson slips a straight right by Hale.
Hale tries to bum rush Hopson with a series of wild strikes but Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hale throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Hale is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Hale.
Hopson with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Hale.
Hale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Hopson finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Hopson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hale to the ground. Hopson is now in Hale's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson 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. #T1#
Hopson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopson throws a strike but Hale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hopson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopson has his hands on Hale's head, controlling the position.
George Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hale is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopson has wrist control.
Hopson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Hopson content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Hale's shoulder, as Hale tries to avoid the shot.
Hale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Hopson swings widly with a right hand
and Hale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Hale.
Hopson feints the counter takedown.
Hopson dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Hale.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Hale misses.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hale.
Hopson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

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 George Hale.
I think Hopson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Jesse-James Hopson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated George Hale had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 564
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Hale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Hale misses.
Hale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammerstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hale scrambles back to his feet.
Hale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hale wants it to stay on the feet.
Hammerstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hale.
Hale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammerstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Hale's head.
We've been told by Hale's head coaches at The Forge 👊 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammerstein to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Hammerstein lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hale on the side of the head.
Hammerstein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hale misses with a straight right.
Hammerstein lands a jab.#TD2#
Hammerstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hale has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hammerstein is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Hale is pressed up against the cage. Hammerstein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hale down to the mat. Hale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hammerstein cracks Hale with an open hand slap.
Hale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Hale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Hale. That snapped Hammerstein's head back. #ROC#Hammerstein is rocked!
Hale fakes the body blow, causing Hammerstein to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hammerstein goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Hale!
George Hale retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, George Hale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 556
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hale gets caught flat footed, as Norman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norman stands and throws Hale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
Norman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hale's legs.
You can see the frustration on Hale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hale is not content to let Norman control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Norman is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Norman tries for a kimura but Hale is defending well. #SUB#
Norman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Norman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hale's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norman trying to control the position but Hale is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Norman tries for a kimura but Hale is defending well.
Norman trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Norman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hale gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Norman wants to control the pace but Hale is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Norman wants to take Hale's back but he can't do it this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Norman has the hooks in. Hale is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Norman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hale knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hale for a finish.
Hale trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Norman controls the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Hale defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Norman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hale is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Norman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hale scores with a nice right hand.
Norman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Norman clinches up with Hale and pushes him back against the cage.
Norman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hale fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Hale gets tackled into the cage by Norman. Norman maintains the clinch.
Hale missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hale.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman digs a right hand underneath Hale's ribcage. Hale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hale cracks Norman with a nice body shot.
Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman tries to pull guard but Hale forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norman.#T1#
Hale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norman wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norman is trying to drag Hale to the mat but Hale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hale lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hale.
Hale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norman or not.
Norman is looking for a takedown.
Norman is trying to pull guard but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hale.
A nice left hand lands by Hale.
George Hale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Hale digs a right hand underneath Norman's ribcage. Norman let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Hale.
Norman is looking for a takedown.
Hale lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman throws a head punch that misses.
Hale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hale lands an uppercut.
Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Hale.
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Hale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hale.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land. #T3#
Norman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hale throws an elbow but misses.
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman misses with the head strike.
Hale lands a body shot.
Norman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Norman misses with the head strike.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norman's brow.
Hale digs a right hand into Norman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norman's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Hale.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale is working Norman over against the cage.
Norman tries to work over Hale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Hale.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Hale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hale pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards. #ROC2#Norman is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale misses with an elbow strike.
Hale lands with a left to the head.
Hale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hale creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Norman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Norman drops to his knees and Hale pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, George Hale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 550
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Hale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Berzebal.
Berzebal moves out of range of the leg kick from Hale.
Hale throws out a leg kick but Berzebal moves out of range and Hale only half commits.
Berzebal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Hale. No joy for Berzebal on that attempt.
Berzebal moves out of range of the body kick.
Berzebal with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale works the jab nicely.
Berzebal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Hale.#TD2#
Berzebal feints and as Hale raises his hands in defense, Berzebal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Berzebal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hale has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzebal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Berzebal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berzebal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berzebal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berzebal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hale pulls Berzebal in close to his closed guard and prevents Berzebal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hale tries to get out of the position.
Hale wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Hale looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berzebal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Berzebal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzebal controlling from the top position.
Berzebal throws a big elbow that misses.
Berzebal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hale throws a looping overhand right but Berzebal ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donk. Hale catches Berzebal right on the button with a cross.
Hale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Berzebal fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Hale drops Berzebal with a beautiful combination! Berzebal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hale is looking for the KO!#ROC#Berzebal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal backs away from a small jab... but Hale lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Berzebal crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hale with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). George Hale!
An out of breath George Hale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 542
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Belyaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Belyaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hale defending well though.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Belyaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belyaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belyaev.
Belyaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belyaev wants to free his trapped foot but Hale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belyaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Belyaev is nestled in close to Hale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belyaev drops an elbow to the side of Hale's head.
Belyaev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belyaev throwing shots but Hale is blocking nicely.
Belyaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belyaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belyaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Belyaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hale defending well though.
Belyaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hale defending well though.
Belyaev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hale!
Hale in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belyaev misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Belyaev lands a big elbow.
Belyaev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hale tries to lock up and control but Belyaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belyaev landing punches.
Belyaev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hale looks a forlorn figure.
Hale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belyaev on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belyaev with the ground and pound from mount.
Belyaev dominating with strikes here.
Hale takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Hale is rocked!#T2#
Belyaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Hale is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belyaev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Belyaev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Belyaev.
Belyaev connects with a bit shot that sees Hale covering up! More strikes from Belyaev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Belyaev is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Belyaev!
Daniel Belyaev is the new featherweight champion!
Daniel Belyaev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated George Hale had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 536
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Hale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norman's head.
A punch lands to the side of Norman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Norman gets tackled into the cage by Hale. Hale maintains the clinch.
Hale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norman is working for takedown but Hale is calmly controlling the position for now.
George Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Norman.
Hale gets through Norman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Norman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale lands with a short shot to the head.
Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Norman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale lands with a right to the head.
Hale has a couple of punches blocked by Norman.
Hale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hale.
Norman fails to pull guard.
Norman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Norman trying to control the position but instead, Hale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norman into the cage.
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Hale lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Hale gets underhooks to prevent Norman's takedown attempt.
Hale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Norman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman has Hale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
Hale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale. #ROC#Norman is rocked!
Hale misses with a punch on the inside.
Norman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hale finish him?
Hale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman has a couple of punches blocked by Hale.
Hale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hale working aggressively here.
Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hale controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land. #T3#
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
A short uppercut from Hale.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norman.
Hale throws a big uppercut that drops Norman! More strikes from Hale and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Norman lies dazed against the cage as Hale celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, George Hale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 530
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Yamasaki throws a series of punches but Hale moves out of range.
Yamasaki scores with a hook to the body. Hale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Hale lands a nice shot that snaps Yamasaki's head back.
Yamasaki lands a body shot.
Yamasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Hale seems unphased.
Hale defending well as Yamasaki loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Hale closes the distance and clinches.
Hale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamasaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hale.
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards. #T1#
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Yamasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hale lands a shoulder strike.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Hale missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hale.
Hale struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Hale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamasaki is defending well for now.
Hale effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Hale struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Yamasaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right from Hale.
Yamasaki is pressed up against the cage. Hale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamasaki down to the mat. Yamasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yamasaki cracks Hale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Hale clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Yamasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale misses with some punches.
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Hale misses with an elbow over the top.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Hale has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Hale digs a right hand underneath Yamasaki's ribcage. Yamasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hale misses with a punch to the body.
Hale missing with knees to the body.
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Hale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Hale.
Hale misses with the head strike.
Yamasaki can't break the clinch.
Hale stalling.
Hale misses with the head strike. #T4#
Hale lands with a short shot to the head.
Hale working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hale misses with a body punch.
Yamasaki tries to break the clinch but Hale is controlling the position.
Hale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yamasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Hale tries a body shot but Yamasaki blocks it.
Yamasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Hale won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hale.
Hale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamasaki is trying to force a seperation but Hale has the dominant position.
Hale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yamasaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Hale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Yamasaki pushes him off.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamasaki is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Hale.
Hale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hale tries to clinch up but Yamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Hale is looking to clinch but Yamasaki is avoiding it.
Hale wants to clinch up but Yamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Yamasaki throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range. #CL2#
Hale clinches up against the cage.
George Hale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Hale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hale on the inside.
Yamasaki effectively controlling the action here.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamasakis head.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Hale missing with knees to the body.
Yamasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamasaki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Hale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hale.
Yamasaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Hale has double underhooks.
Hale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Hale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamasaki avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hale as Yamasaki tries to tie him up.
Hale tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamasaki tries to break the clinch but Hale is controlling the position.
Yamasaki wants to break free but Hale has control.
Hale lands a left hand.
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamasaki avoids the elbow strike from Hale, against the cage. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hale.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Hale scores with a shot to the side of Yamasaki's head.
Hale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Hale.
Hale tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamasaki avoids the damage to the body.
Yamasaki can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hale.
Yamasaki tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
Hale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hale tries to land a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks with his arms. #T4#
Hale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Hale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hale looking to throw knees to the head but Yamasaki is blocking nicely.
Hale tries for a takedown but Yamasaki manages to get underhooks.
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hale.
Hale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamasaki's elbow.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamasaki takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Hale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yamasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A left and a right from Hale both land. Nice combination.
Yamasaki with a jab.
George Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamasaki lands a head shot.#CL2#
Hale drives through and clinches with Yamasaki against the cage.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki avoiding damage as Hale throws knees to the body.
Yamasaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hale misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hale.
Yamasaki tries to break free but Hale pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hale as Yamasaki tries to tie him up.
Hale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamasaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hale.
Hale misses with a body punch.
Hale misses with a punch on the inside.
Hale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamasaki's efforts to push away.#T2#
Hale lands with a right to the head.
Yamasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Hale.
Hale prevents Yamasaki from breaking the clinch.
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Hale pushes Yamasaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yamasaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hale can't find room to land a body shot as Yamasaki controls the action. #T3#
Hale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamasaki or not.
Hale lands a shoulder strike.
Yamasaki takes a shot to the head.
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamasaki is pushing Hale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Hale throws a head punch that misses.
Yamasaki is trying to force a seperation but Hale has the dominant position.#T4#
Yamasaki blocks an elbow strike from Hale.
Hale scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hale.
Hale scores with a hook to the body.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hale misses with some punches.
Yamasaki takes a shot to the head.
Hale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale misses with a body punch.
Hale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamasaki's elbow.
Yamasaki tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
Yamasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hale is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Hale really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Hale throws a body punch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki thuds a left hand into Hale's body.
Yamasaki moves forwards but Hale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yamasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamasaki throwing a counter right hand but Hale manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki lands a slapping body shot.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Yamasaki pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Hale has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Hale.
Hale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hale misses with a punch to the body.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Hale misses with a body punch.
Yamasaki is trying to push Hale away but Hale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Hale.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hale.
Hale lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Yamasaki blocks an elbow strike from Hale.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Hale misses with a punch to the body.
Hale misses with a punch to the body.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Hale.
Hale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
Hale lands a body punch.
Hale works on Yamasaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Hale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale misses with the head strike. #T3#
Hale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yamasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Yamasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Hale has Yamasaki pressed against the cage, preventing Yamasaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hale digs a right hand into Yamasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamasaki's gas tank.
Hale lands a shoulder strike.
Hale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamasaki is defending well for now.
Hale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hale gets through Yamasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Yamasaki to work.
Hale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Hale trying to land knees to the body.
Hale misses with an elbow strike.
Yamasaki blocks the elbow strike.
Yamasaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Hale.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Hale.
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamasaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hale misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Hale dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yamasaki lands a jab to the head.
Hale walks into a jab.
Yamasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hale to score with a decent uppercut.
Hale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamasaki throws a hook but Hale avoids it easily.#T1#
Yamasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Hale.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Yamasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Yamasaki tries to keep at a distance but Hale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yamasaki avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Yamasaki can't break the clinch. #T2#
Hale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamasaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamasaki wants to break free but Hale has control.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Yamasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamasaki tries to break the clinch but Hale is controlling the position.
Hale tries a body shot but Yamasaki blocks it.
Hale is leaning against Yamasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hale throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamasaki.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamasakis head.
Hale digs a right hand into Yamasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamasaki's gas tank. #T3#
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hale lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hale breaks from the clinch.
Hale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hale tries to clinch
and Yamasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Hale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
George Hale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hale is looking to clinch.
Yamasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mario Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamasaki misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Hale has Yamasaki up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Yamasaki tries to break the clinch but Hale is controlling the position.
Yamasaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamasaki can't break the clinch.
Mario Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hale has him pressed against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 44:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Hale!
George Hale is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath George Hale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 524
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Hale misses with a low kick.
Gordy is looking to clinch but Hale is avoiding it.
Gordy tries to clinch up but Hale circles away and keeps his distance.
Hale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gordy.
Gordy wants to clinch up but Hale keeps it at a distance.
Hale swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordy.#CL#
Hale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hale pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordy is trying to pull guard but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale pushes Gordy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hale lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordy is trying to pull guard but Hale turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gordy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hale just stands there and leans against the cage.
George Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Gordy.
Gordy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hale to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Gordy jumps guard.
Hale postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gordy is tightening it up a little... Hale has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hale reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hale taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gordy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Terrence Gordy!
Terrence Gordy is the new featherweight champion!
Terrence Gordy gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated George Hale had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors White Gorilla (1529) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'.

Event: CFC 518
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hale keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
Hale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
A short left from Hale.
Yamasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hale misses with the head strike.
Yamasaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamasaki's efforts to push away.
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Hale misses with the head strike.
Hale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yamasaki takes a shot to the head.
Hale is trying to drag Yamasaki to the mat but Yamasaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yamasaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Yamasaki tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
Yamasaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yamasaki is trying to force a seperation but Hale has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land. #T2#
A short left from Hale.
Hale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hale misses with a punch to the body.
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamasaki.
Hale lands a right hand.
Yamasaki taking a breather.
Yamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hale pushes Yamasaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hale is leaning against Yamasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamasaki is defending well for now.
Hale misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hale - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Hale has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yamasaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Yamasaki manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Yamasaki throws a series of strikes that have Hale backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Hale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hale is looking to counter the offense by Yamasaki and move into the clinch.
George Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale throws a series of punches but Yamasaki avoids them all with ease.
Hale jabs Yamasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Hale throws a leg kick but Yamasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hale lunges at Yamasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamasaki's hand.
Hale misses with a body shot.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamasaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yamasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot.
Hale is looking to clinch but Yamasaki is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamasaki! But no joy.
Hale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamasaki in his tracks. #CL#
Hale rushes Yamasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Hale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yamasaki works Hale's body with a nice hook.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Hale moves away and avoids it.
Hale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hale wants to clinch up but Yamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Hale fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Hale backs off Yamasaki throws a huge counter combo but Hale manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Hale moves into the clinch.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Hale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki tries to break free but Hale pushes him back against the cage.
Hale misses with a punch on the inside.
Hale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamasaki or not.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Hale. #T1#
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Hale throws an elbow that misses.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Hale is controlling him.
Hale misses with some punches.
Yamasaki wants to break free but Hale has control.
Hale misses with a punch to the body.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Hale.
A short right from Hale.
Hale lands a body shot.
Hale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hale has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki. #T2#
Hale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamasaki can do to turn this around?
Hale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yamasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Hale.
Hale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hale swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Hale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Yamasaki throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
Hale tries to counter by clinching up but Yamasaki breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Hale tries to clinch but Yamasaki is having none of it.
No joy there for Yamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Yamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamasaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mario Yamasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hale takes the fight into the clinch.
Hale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hale misses with some punches.
Hale misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Hale misses with a punch to the body.
Hale swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamasaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hale scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hale breaks from the clinch.
Hale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hale moves into range and clinches up with Yamasaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki is looking to control Hale's arms but Hale gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamasaki has his back to the cage.
Hale misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Hale dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away.
Hale tries to counter by clinching up but Yamasaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Yamasaki pushes him off.
Yamasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hale. #CL#
Hale moves into the clinch.
Hale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamasaki.
Hale throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Hale lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yamasaki's brow. #T1#
Hale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamasaki's elbow.
Yamasaki takes a shot to the head.
Hale swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamasaki tries to break free but Hale pushes him back against the cage.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Hale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yamasaki.
Hale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Hale.
Hale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George Hale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale misses with a body punch. #T2#
Hale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamasaki tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
Hale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hale.
Hale misses with a punch to the body.
Hale keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hale throws an elbow that misses.
Hale swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki. #T3#
Hale has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
Hale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamasaki is looking to control Hale's arms but Hale gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamasaki has his back to the cage.
Yamasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Hale is trying to drag Yamasaki to the mat but Yamasaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
George Hale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hale keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hale.
Yamasaki is looking to control Hale's arms but Hale gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamasaki has his back to the cage.
Yamasaki is trying to force a seperation but Hale has the dominant position.
Yamasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Hale won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale lands with a light punch inside.
Mario Yamasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamasaki misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Hale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hale, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Hale!
Our winner, George Hale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Kenard takes one on the button.
Johnny Kenard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kenard instigates a clinch.
Kenard is trying to break the clinch but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenards head.
Kenard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Hale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Hale. #ROC#Kenard is rocked!
Hale lands a big right hand that drops Kenard! The killer instinct kicks in and Hale finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We come from the land of the ice and snow From the midnight sun where the hot springs flow Thank you to all the fans & please do check out White Gorilla (1529) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me.'.
Johnny Kenard was interviewed post fight and said 'Bow in grace'.

Event: CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Slappin misses the shot to the body.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slappin shoots in for a takedown but Hale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slappin motions for Hale to come forward. Slappin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hale clinches with his opponent.
Hale pushes Slappin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slappin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Hale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hale.
Hale lands a left hand.
Slappin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Slappin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Hale.
Hale lands a nice uppercut.
Hale goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Slappin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Slappin.
Hale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slappin backwards.
Hale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hale pushes Slappin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hale breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hale. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Hale forces Slappin back against the cage and clinches.
Hale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hale.
Hale lands a left hand.
Slappin looking for a takedown.
Hale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slappin up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slappins head. #T2#
Hale struggles to land a body shot inside as Slappin controls his hands.
Hale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slappins head.
Hale lands a body punch.
Slappin is breathing heavily.
Hale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slappin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hale lands a hook that snaps the head of Slappin backwards. #ROC2#Slappin is rocked!
Hale throws a big uppercut that drops Slappin! More strikes from Hale and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Slappin lies dazed against the cage as Hale celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hale!
George Hale made sure to mention his sponsor, White Gorilla in his post fight interview.

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