Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Materlak
Date: Mar 07, 2025

#R1#
Hartford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hartford misses with a jab to the body
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hartford just manages to avoid it.
Takala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hartford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takala blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot lands for Hartford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hartford misses.
Hartford connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hartford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
A low kick from Hartford misses
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
Takala slips under a jab.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Hartford with the inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartford scores with a nice head shot.
Takala moves away from the strike by Hartford.
Takala avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Takala avoids a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hartford - the referee stops the clock and Takala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hartford. Takala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hartford throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hartford throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Hartford misses its intended target.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford misses with a looping left.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takala checks a leg kick nicely.
Hartford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
A combination from Hartford does no damage.
Hartford tries to land a body kick
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartford lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Hartford avoided it.
Hartford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartford lands with a shot to the body.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala walks into a stiff left hand from Hartford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hartford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takala blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Hartford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hartford misses the target.
Hartford cracks Takala with an open hand slap.
Hartford thuds his shin into the meat of Takala's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala avoids the body shot from Hartford.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Hartford avoided it.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hartford misses with a left hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hartford connects with the punch.
Hartford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Hartford misses
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Takala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takala slips a straight right by Hartford.#T2#
Hartford takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Hartford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Takala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Hartford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Hartford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hartford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford throws a leg kick
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off.
Hartford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hartford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Hartford throws a chopping leg kick but Takala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice shot by Hartford.
Hartford misses with a hook.
Hartford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford misses with a looping left.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Hartford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hartford's corner calls for a 1-2. Hartford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hartford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takala takes a step back to recover.
Takala takes one to the side of the head.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Hartford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hartford thuds his shin into the meat of Takala's side.
Takala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartford punishes Takala's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartford connects with a solid leg kick.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Hartford tries to land a body kick
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Hartford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartford swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford pushes Takala away with a front kick.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford cracks Takala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takala walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hartford looks for the body kick but Takala saw that one coming.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartford throws a leg kick
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartford throws a low kick but Takala avoids it.
Hartford throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford misses with the body kick
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Hartford is rocked!
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Hartford is still on wobbly legs! Can Takala finish him?
Hartford throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Hartford badly! He tries to strike back but Takala puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Hartford out cold! Oh man, Hartford will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tino Takala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tino Takala waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Mumba vs Mettovaara
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hartford.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Hartford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Hartford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Hartford back into the cage.#BC#
Hartford breaks the clinch.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hartford thumps Nelson with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Hartford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Nelson tries to clinch but Hartford moves out of range.
Jab by Nelson.
Hartford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hartford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.#T1#
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hartford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hartford swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hartford. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Hartford throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
A jab from Nelson misses.
The fighters circling - Hartford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson misses with a body punch
and Hartford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartford swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hartford does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hartford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab to Hartford's midsection.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Hartford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Hartford misses
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Hartford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartford is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartford tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.
Hartford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hartford. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartford. #CL2#
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hartford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hartford.
Hartford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartford circles away.
Nelson with a jab.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Nelson instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford.
Hartford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hartford lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Hartford.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Hartford misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hartford fails to land. #BC#
Hartford breaks from the clinch.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Nelson rushes Hartford and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.#T4#
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Hartford taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Nelson as the two fighters clinch.
Hartford blocking some punches.
Hartford is trying to stall.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it.
Hartford pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson tries to work over Hartford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartford gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hartford takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Hartford.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hartford scores with a head kick.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Hartford has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hartford lands with a right hand.
Hartford is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Nelson instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Hartford slowing the pace effectively.
Hartford has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hartford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards. #T1#
The referee calls for Hartford to work.
Hartford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hartford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hartford taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Hartford manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nelson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Nelson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hartford regains guard.
Hartford wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him. #ES#
Hartford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Hartford breaks the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson closes the distance but Hartford moves to the side
and Hartford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hartford tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Hartford pushes him off.
Hartford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartford is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Hartford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hartford just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stratton Hartford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
Nelson is looking to clinch. #T3#
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws out a counter right but Hartford avoids it with no problem.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it.
Hartford is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Nelson darts in and clinches Hartford up against the cage.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stratton Hartford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
Stratton Hartford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Nelson letting Hartford take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Nelson.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Hartford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson tries to work over Hartford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hartford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hartford misses with a low kick. #T4#
Hartford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Hartford keeps it at a distance.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartford tried to counter with a leg kick but Nelson avoided it.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
Hartford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hartford throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hartford as he avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Hartford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Hartford connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartford.
Hartford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartford slips a jab from Nelson.
Hartford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hartford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartford lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Hartford slips a jab from Nelson.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Nelson moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Hartford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson checks a low kick from Hartford.
A nice leg kick from Hartford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartford throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Hartford moved out of range nicely.
Hartford takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Nelson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Hartford tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it. #T1#
Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
A big right from Hartford misses.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Hartford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartford circles away.
Hartford looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Hartford keeps it at a distance.
Hartford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nelson jabs Hartford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stratton Hartford is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hartford's head.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses.
Hartford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it.
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Hartford pushes him off.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nelson is looking to clinch but Hartford is avoiding it.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Hartford circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hartford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Hartford pushes him off.
Hartford connects with a jab.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hartford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson throws a hook but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Hartford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hartford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson throws the left hand but Hartford avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Hartford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Hartford keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Hartford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hartford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nelson.
A lazy body kick from Hartford
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson punishes Hartford's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartford drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Hartford misses with some punches. #T4#
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Hartford breaks from the clinch.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartford throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartford can pounce on him.
Hartford swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Nelson tries to clinch but Hartford is having none of it.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Hartford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson works Hartford's body with a nice hook.
Hartford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stratton Hartford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartford, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stratton Hartford!
An out of breath Stratton Hartford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 017
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
That kick from Hartford tenderised Brandt's leg. Brandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford throws a looping overhand right but Brandt ducks down to avoid it.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Brandt moves out of range easily.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown but Hartford shows good takedown defense.
Hartford connects with a high kick.
Hartford throws a body punch but Brandt moves out of range.
A big left from Brandt misses.
Hartford stuffs the takedown attempt from Brandt. Brandt gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Brandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford misses with the body kick#TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hartford won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brandt is controlling him well.#ES2#
Hartford throws Brandt to one side and escapes!#T1#
Hartford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hartford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hartford is looking to stand up but Brandt isn't so interested in that idea.
Brandt is pushing down on Hartford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hartford is fighting to maintain full guard but Brandt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brandt trying to mount his opponent but Hartford defends it.
Hartford wants to get back to his feet.
Brandt winds up and cracks Hartford with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hartford wants to get back to his feet.
Hartford is looking to get back to is feet but Brandt passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt trying to control the position but Hartford is working away.
We've been hearing that Brandt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hartford wants to get back to his feet but Brandt drags him back down.
Brandt working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandt trying to control the action but Hartford is working from the bottom.
Hartford pushes Brandt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brandt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Brandt happy to just control the position for now.
Brandt is looking to take a break and control but Hartford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartford wants to get back to his feet but Brandt is dominant here and he's now got Hartford's back!
Brandt wants to control but Hartford is keeping busy.
Brandt scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hartford is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB#
Brandt is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #ES2#
Hartford manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartford to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Hartford misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hartford won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod.
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#
Brandt slips a jab from Hartford.
Brandt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hartford.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hartford. That one must have hurt.
Brandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hartford avoids the body shot from Brandt.
Hartford pushes Brandt away with a front kick.
Hartford throws a head kick that Brandt semi-blocks.
Hartford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandt's head.#CUT2#It looks like Rayan Brandt has been cut.
Brandt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hartford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hartford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hartford with the inside leg kick.
Hartford chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Hartford throws a hook but Brandt avoids it easily.
Brandt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Hartford misses with a left hand #TD#
and Brandt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rayan Brandt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandt trying to control but Hartford is working from the bottom.
Brandt throws a big right hand that misses.
Brandt throwing strikes but missing.
Hartford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##ES2#
Hartford wriggles free and stands up.
Brandt blocks the body kick.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Brandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Brandt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hartford!

Hartford sneaks out the side door and pushes Brandt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartford tries to avoid it but Brandt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartford to the ground. Hartford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Brandt tries to counter with a takedown but Hartford is quick to defend against it.
Brandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Brandt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hartford was covering up waiting for the punch and Brandt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartford is looking to stand up but Brandt isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Hartford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Hartford pushes Brandt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Brandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartford throws a body punch but Brandt moves out of range.
Brandt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hartford takes a swing at Brandt's ribcage but misses.
Hartford scores with a hook to the body. Brandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayan Brandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hartford misses.
Brandt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Brandt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartford connects with a single shot there.
Brandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Brandt blocks a jab.
Hartford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hartford throws a series of punches but Brandt avoids them all with ease.
Brandt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hartford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Hartford.#TD#
Brandt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hartford is trying to defend but Brandt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rayan Brandt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hartford. Those never looked like landing.
Brandt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hartford throws a head kick but Brandt moves out of range. #TD#
Brandt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brandt wants to pass the guard but Hartford is keeping the position.
Brandt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Hartford blocks nicely.
Brandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford wants to get back to his feet but Brandt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Brandt prevents Hartford from getting back to his feet.
Hartford keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brandt is looking to pass into half guard but Hartford pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hartford is in guard.#REVB#
Brandt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hartford wanted to stand there but Brandt had control of the position. #SUB#
Brandt has his foot on Hartford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hartford works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandt keeping moving, preventing Hartford from controlling successfully.
Hartford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brandt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hartford wants to control from the top but Brandt keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hartford throws a looping overhand right but Brandt ducks down to avoid it.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartford sprawls well. Hartford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandt gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by Hartford misses #TD#
and Brandt counters with a shoot takedown. Hartford fights it but they end up in guard.
Brandt prevents Hartford from getting back to his feet.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hartford wants to stand and escape but Brandt is having none of it. #T3#
Brandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hartford keeping full guard, as Brandt tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandt fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Brandt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hartford felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Hartford is staying active underneath Brandt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hartford tries to kick Brandt off but Brandt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Hartford manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hartford falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Brandt counters with a single leg into guard. Hartford didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Brandt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Hartford blocks nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SPPS Resurrection 013
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Hartford misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Constantinou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinou scores with a spinning back kick!
Hartford throws a head kick that misses
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou checks a leg kick nicely.
Hartford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantinou circles away.
A clash of legs there as Constantinou blocks the low kick.
Hartford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Constantinou throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Hartford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Constantinou.
Crunch! Hartford slams his shin into Constantinou's torso.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinou. Hartford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hartford.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hartford lands a nice shot that snaps Constantinou's head back.
Hartford takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou tries to clinch up but Hartford circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartford wants to slow Constantinou down by chopping away at his legs.
Hartford lands a really nice looking cross but Constantinou seems unphased.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartford throws a head kick but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Constantinou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou is looking to clinch. #T2#
Constantinou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Constantinou looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Hartford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hartford.
Hartford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hartford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constantinous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Constantinou moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Constantinou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hartford.#CL#
Hartford tries to keep at a distance but Constantinou has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hartford misses with a body punch.
Constantinou is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Constantinou looking to throw knees to the head but Hartford is blocking nicely.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands. #BC#
Constantinou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantinou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Constantinou scores with a nice body kick.
Hartford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand.
Lazaros Constantinou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.#T4#
Constantinou tries to clinch up.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Constantinou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hartford.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Constantinou counters with a good low kick that Hartford was not able to check.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Hartford.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hartford misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Hartford.
Hartford throws a hook but Constantinou blocks it.
Constantinou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hartford misses with a looping right.
As Hartford backs away, Constantinou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartford as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinou doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartford circles away.
Hartford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Constantinou takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford throws an off balance right hand
and Constantinou counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Constantinou gets a clinch.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
A short left from Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou scores with a shot to the side of Hartford's head.
A short right from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartford blocks it with crossed arms.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou digs a right hand into Hartford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hartford's gas tank.
Hartford is breathing heavily.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Constantinou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
A right handed body shot lands from Constantinou.
Hartford looking to slow down the pace here.
Hartford misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Constantinou.
Hartford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Constantinou seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hartford can turn it around.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Constantinou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartfords head.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Constantinou lands a hook that snaps the head of Hartford backwards. #T2#
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it.
Hartford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Constantinou misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Hartford misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hartford takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Hartford misses.
Hartford misses with a combination
and Constantinou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hartford tries to land a body kick
and Constantinou counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Hartford misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice body kick.
Constantinou wants to clinch.
Hartford unleashes a big counter combination but Constantinou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Hartford misses the body punch
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hartford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartford at a distance.
Constantinou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Constantinou!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Hartford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hartford swats away the attempt to clinch by Constantinou.
Hartford throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinou pounces like a tiger and cracks Hartford with a vicious hook! Hartford is down but not out! Constantinou follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazaros Constantinou!
A relieved looking Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCC 80
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Hartford tries to bum rush Quiroga with a series of wild strikes but Quiroga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartford throws a chopping leg kick but Quiroga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hartford tries to clinch but Quiroga moves away
and Quiroga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Hartford.
Quiroga throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Quiroga moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Quiroga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Hartford. #CL2#
Quiroga tries to keep at a distance but Hartford has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Quiroga swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Quiroga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Quiroga misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch.
Hartford doesn't manage to clinch there - Quiroga circles away.
Quiroga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quiroga slips under a jab.
Hartford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Taurino Quiroga has been cut.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quiroga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartford misses with a hook
and Quiroga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hartford clinches up with Quiroga and pushes him back against the cage.
Hartford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Quiroga letting Hartford take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Hartford's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Hartford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quiroga's elbow.
Hartford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quiroga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quiroga fails to land.
Quiroga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford.
Quiroga lands a shot to the body.
Quiroga throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Quiroga.
Quiroga tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it.
Quiroga misses with a punch on the inside.
Quiroga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quiroga lands a left hand.
Hartford blocking some punches. #T3#
Hartford blocking some punches.
Quiroga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hartford stalling the fight. #BC#
Quiroga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quiroga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quiroga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hartford avoids it.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body
and Quiroga counters with a straight right hand.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Quiroga saw that one coming.
Hartford misses with a shot to the body
and Quiroga counters with a straight right hand.
Hartford tries to land a leg kick but Quiroga saw it coming and moves away.
Hartford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quiroga counters with a straight right hand.
Hartford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartford looks to throw the jab but Quiroga is out of range.
Quiroga thuds his shin into the meat of Hartford's side.#CL#
Quiroga moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quiroga tries to pull guard but Hartford holds him up against the cage and eventually Quiroga drops back down to his feet.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Hartford is trying to force a seperation but Quiroga has the dominant position.
A short right from Quiroga on the inside.
Quiroga lands an uppercut.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quiroga lands with a short shot to the head.
Quiroga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quiroga has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Quiroga misses with some punches.
Quiroga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Hartford is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taurino Quiroga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taurino Quiroga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hartford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Quiroga counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hartford off his feet! Quiroga dives into side control looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hartford pushes Quiroga away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Quiroga gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Quiroga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartford keeps working.
Hartford is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Quiroga has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hartford is not content to let Quiroga control the position.
Hartford wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Hartford bucks up and tries to throw Quiroga off but instead Quiroga has got his back!
Hartford is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hartford is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Quiroga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartford can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Quiroga is looking for the choke from the back position but Hartford is controlling his hands well.
Hartford is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Quiroga working for the choke.
Hartford is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Quiroga is persistently looking for the submission but Hartford is defending it well.
Quiroga wants to control but Hartford is keeping busy.#T3#
Hartford wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Quiroga working for the choke.
Hartford is trying to get back to his feet but Quiroga has full control of the position and if anything, Hartford has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taurino Quiroga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taurino Quiroga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Quiroga is just out of range.
Quiroga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hartford! But no joy.
Hartford works Quiroga's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartford throws a head kick but Quiroga moves out of range.
Hartford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quiroga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Quiroga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hartford throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford slips under a jab from Quiroga.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quiroga manages to avoid it.
Hartford throws an off balance right hand
and Quiroga counters with a straight right hand.
Hartford thows a leg kick but Quiroga checks it
and Quiroga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##KD#
Quiroga steps into range and cracks Hartford with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Hartford flops backwards and Quiroga dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Hartford is rocked!
Quiroga stays in close to Hartford's body and controls the position.
Hartford is still in real trouble! Can Quiroga finish him?
Hartford is looking to stand up but Quiroga isn't so interested in that idea.
Quiroga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hartford seems to have recovered his senses.
Quiroga stops Hartford from standing up.
Quiroga passes Hartford's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hartford is trying to stand up here but Quiroga is controlling him well. #T2#
Still in half guard, Quiroga seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hartford slips a jab from Quiroga.
Quiroga misses with a right hand
and Hartford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Quiroga connects with a single shot there.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Hartford tenderised Quiroga's leg. Quiroga is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Hartford gets tackled into the cage by Quiroga. Quiroga maintains the clinch.
Quiroga has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Quiroga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quiroga cracks Hartford with a nice body shot.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hartford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quiroga up against the cage.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hartford is struggling to control the position.
Hartford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quiroga has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Quiroga misses with the head strike.
Quiroga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hartford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quiroga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Quiroga tries to pull guard but Hartford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quiroga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford.
Quiroga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Hartford has a couple of punches blocked by Quiroga.
Hartford has Quiroga pressed against the cage.
A short left from Quiroga.
Quiroga misses with the head strike.
Quiroga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartford slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Quiroga.
Quiroga misses with a punch on the inside.
Stratton Hartford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartford lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taurino Quiroga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quiroga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taurino Quiroga!
An out of breath Taurino Quiroga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 64 : Creenshaw vs Pyssy
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
Rojas throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Hartford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartfords head.
Rojas working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hartford has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
Rojas pushes Hartford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hartford or not.
Hartford blocking some punches.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hartford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rojas is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Hartford.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hartford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojas. #T2#
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Rojas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Rojas lands a nice uppercut.
Hartford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Hartford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hartford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rojas pushes Hartford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas digs a right hand underneath Hartford's ribcage. Hartford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hartford looks winded!
Rojas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Rojas lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hartford fails to land.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartford trying to control the position but instead, Rojas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hartford into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojas.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rojas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas.
Hartford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Hartford has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rojas lands a right hand.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford.
Hartford tries to circle away but Rojas has him pinned against the cage.
Hartford throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Hartford throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartford pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hartford blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Rojas 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#
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Rojas has closed the distance and engaged Hartford in a clinch.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford stalls.
Rojas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Hartford's head.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Hartford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rojas up against the cage.
Hartford lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Ivan Rojas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hartford's elbow.
Hartford is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Rojas.
Nice body punch from Rojas - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Rojas.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartford backwards.
Hartford prevents a body shot from Rojas. #T2#
Rojas tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it.
Rojas lands with a left to the head.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hartford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rojas up against the cage.
Rojas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hartford.
Hartford is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Rojas as the two fighters clinch.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Hartford's head.
Rojas lands a body punch.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartford. #T3#
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Rojas pushes Hartford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartford is looking to control Rojas's arms but Rojas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hartford has his back to the cage.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Rojas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hartford is trying to stall.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartford tries to stall but Rojas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nice body punch from Rojas - that landed with a thud.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rojas.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hartford misses with the head strike.
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!
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Hartford controls the action.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hartford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hartford can't break the clinch.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartford can do to turn this around?
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Rojas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Hartford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rojas up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Rojas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Rojas tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it. #T1#
Rojas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Hartford is trying to stall.
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hartford taking a breather.
Hartford just leaning against Rojas, taking a breather.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Hartford blocking some punches.
Rojas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hartford backwards. #T2#
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hartford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas misses with some punches.
Hartford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Rojas.
Hartford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rojas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rojas.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartfords head. #T3#
Hartford throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Rojas.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Rojas.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Hartford is rocked!
Rojas throws a big uppercut that drops Hartford! More strikes from Rojas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hartford lies dazed against the cage as Rojas celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Rojas!

Event: CCC 54 : Creenshaw vs The 3rd
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Hartford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cifaretto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hartfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Cifaretto lands an overhand right.
Good work by Cifaretto as he checks the leg kick.
Cifaretto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hartford.
Hartford throws a big counter head kick but Cifaretto avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Hartford as Cifaretto shoots in.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hartford.
Cifaretto ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
Cifaretto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
The fighters circling - Hartford throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Cifaretto shoots in and gets a takedown into Hartford's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cifaretto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cifaretto is controlling him.
Cifaretto trying to control but Hartford is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hartford wants to get back to his feet but Cifaretto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cifaretto trying to control but Hartford is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cifaretto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cifaretto goes for a double leg but Hartford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartford continues to drive forward.
Hartford lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartford prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cifaretto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cifaretto tries to score a body lock takedown but Hartford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cifaretto goes for a takedown attempt but Hartford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cifaretto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cifaretto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hartford counters with a solid body kick.
Hartford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Hartford clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Hartford stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hartford slows down the pace here.
Hartford continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hartford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hartford receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hartford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cifaretto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hartford can turn it around.
Cifaretto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hartford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hartford lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hartford stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
Hartford lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Ralph Cifaretto has been cut.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cifaretto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cifaretto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cifaretto looks to land a left hand but Hartford moved out of range nicely.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford scores with a body shot.
Cifaretto moves away from the strike by Hartford.
Hartford wants to clinch up but Cifaretto keeps it at a distance.
Hartford thumps Cifaretto with a low kick.
Hartford slips a straight right by Cifaretto.
Hartford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cifaretto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cifaretto tries to counter with a takedown but Hartford is quick to defend against it.
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Hartford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Cifaretto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Hartford ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Hartford lands a high kick to the side of Cifaretto's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Hartford dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Cifaretto is rocked!#SU2#
Hartford stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Cifaretto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hartford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartford slips a jab from Cifaretto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cifaretto seems to have got his legs back now.
Cifaretto throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Hartford lands a stunning uppercut that sends Cifaretto to the mat!
Hartford wants to stand up but Cifaretto has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cifaretto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cifaretto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SU2#
Hartford stands up and beckons Cifaretto to join him on the feet.
Cifaretto punishes Hartford's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartford as he connects with a hook.
Cifaretto defending well as Hartford loads up on a big left hand.
Cifaretto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hartford walks into a left hand.
Cifaretto slips under a jab from Hartford.
Cifaretto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hartford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Hartford throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hartford moves into range and clinches up with Cifaretto.
Hartford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hartford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hartford just leaning against Cifaretto, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Hartford's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cifaretto wants to take the fight to the mat but Hartford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hartford prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cifaretto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartford lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cifaretto tries for a takedown but Hartford manages to get underhooks.
Cifaretto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Hartford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hartford lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartford. Cifaretto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cifaretto throws a looping overhand right but Hartford ducks down to avoid it.
Cifaretto throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartford.
Cifaretto avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hartford!
Cifaretto has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartford pushes Cifaretto away with a front kick.
Hartford scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Hartford bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Cifaretto! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartford tries to stand but Cifaretto is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Hartford stands up from Cifaretto's guard - Hartford perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hartford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartford keeps Cifaretto at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Cifaretto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hartford stalling against the cage.
Hartford prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Cifaretto is trying to trip Hartford. He has hold of a leg but Hartford is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cifaretto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hartford has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cifaretto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hartford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hartford tries to clinch there but Cifaretto circles away.
Cifaretto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford.
Cifaretto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Hartford scores with a leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cifaretto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartford punishes Cifaretto's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Cifaretto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws an overhand right that lands on Cifaretto's shoulder, as Cifaretto tries to avoid the shot.
Hartford throws a looping overhand right but Cifaretto ducks down to avoid it.
Hartford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartford lands a jab to Cifaretto's midsection.
Cifaretto shoots for a takedown but Hartford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hartford thumps Cifaretto with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cifaretto swings for the body but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hartford misses with a hook.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cifaretto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartford is just out of range.
Hartford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cifaretto misses the shot to the body.
Cifaretto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hartford on the side of the head.
Hartford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cifaretto throws a hook but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford avoids the body shot from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hartford. Cifaretto shrugs it off though.
Hartford slips under a jab.
Hartford is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Hartford - just one landing.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Cifaretto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hartford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cifaretto is in Hartford's guard.
Hartford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cifaretto is controlling him. #T3#
Cifaretto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Cifaretto tries for a kimura but Hartford is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hartford is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cifaretto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hartford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cifaretto's guard! Nice work there by Hartford! #SUB#
Cifaretto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hartford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cifaretto.#SU2#
Hartford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cifaretto to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stratton Hartford!
Our winner, Stratton Hartford, 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: RSE 81:
Date: May 29, 2024

#R1#
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Prilla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hartford moves in looking to clinch but Prilla pushes him off.
A low kick lands for Hartford.
Hartford misses the body punch
and Prilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prilla lands a lovely overhand right.
Prilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartford is just out of range.
Prilla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Prilla throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Prilla cracks Hartford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartford tries a quick counter leg kick but Prilla is wise to it.
Prilla swings for the body but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford throws out a counter right but Prilla avoids it with no problem.
Prilla checks a low kick from Hartford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Prilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Prilla swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartford.#T1#
Hartford lands with an overhand left.
Hartford sizes up Prilla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prilla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prilla throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prilla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prilla does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Prilla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prilla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hartford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Prilla sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Prilla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartford.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartford.
Prilla throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Prilla.
Hartford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prilla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartford throws a hook but Prilla avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prilla, as that shot connected. #T2#
Prilla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot by Prilla.
Prilla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Prilla throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.
Prilla misses with a hook. Hartford ducked under it nicely.
Hartford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prilla swings for the body but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Prilla is able to avoid easily.
Hartford fails to land with a series of punches.
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prilla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prilla.
Prilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford throws a fast counter high kick but Prilla manages to duck under it in time.
Hartford slips under a jab from Prilla.
Prilla connects with a body shot that sends Hartford's belly button to the back.
Prilla moves out of range as Hartford strikes.
Hartford lands a nice shot that snaps Prilla's head back.
Prilla moves away from the strike by Hartford.
A little feinted left hand from Prilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Hartford throws a low kick, looking for Prilla's leg but Prilla calmly moves out of range.
Prilla misses with an uppercut.
Hartford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prilla avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Hartford.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Prilla moves out of range easily.
Hartford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartford tries to clinch there but Prilla circles away.
Prilla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prilla looks to land a right hand but Hartford moved out of range.
Prilla misses with a hook to the body
and Hartford counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hartford throws a head kick but Prilla moves out of range.
Prilla throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Prilla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartford misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Hartford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prilla.
Hartford moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hartford misses the target.
Hartford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Hartford.
Prilla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Prilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prilla misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hartford counter with a right hand.
Prilla misses with an uppercut.
Hartford wants to clinch up but Prilla keeps it at a distance.
Prilla tried to counter with a leg kick but Hartford avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prilla is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Prilla scores with a jab to the body.
Prilla throws the left hand but Hartford avoids the punch easily.
Prilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
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 Lane Prilla will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hartford misses with a head kick.
Prilla was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hartford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hartford moves out of range as Prilla strikes.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Prilla blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Hartford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartford connects with an inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Prilla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Hartford thinks about the counter body kick.
Hartford defending well as Prilla loads up on a big left hand.
Hartford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prilla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hartford.
Hartford misses with a looping left.
Prilla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartford.
Prilla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prilla misses the jab.#T1#
Prilla drops his hands momentarily and Hartford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses.
Prilla throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hartford avoids it.
Hartford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prilla.
Hartford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hartford is looking to score with low kicks.
Hartford avoids the body shot from Prilla.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Prilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prilla avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Prilla is looking to counter punch.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice straight punches there by Prilla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prilla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2##CL2#
Hartford moves into the clinch successfully.
Hartford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hartford takes a shot to the head.
Prilla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prilla scores with a shoulder strike.
Prilla misses with a body punch.
Prilla throws a head punch that misses.
Prilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hartford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prilla misses with some punches.
Hartford trying to stall but Prilla improves his position.
Hartford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hartford pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Prilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hartford.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hartford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
Prilla scores with a jab. Hartford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hartford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Hartford is rocked!
Prilla digs a good hook to Hartford's body.
Prilla misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Prilla.
Hartford is still on wobbly legs! Can Prilla finish him?
Prilla circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hartford tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Prilla wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lane Prilla!
In his post fight interview, Lane Prilla gave a big smile as he said 'That's two wins in my debut week here at CFC. I want Davide Farina in a title eliminator next!'.

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Hartford misses with a jab to the body
and Butcher makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hartford throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hartford lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.
Butcher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Butcher slams his shin into Hartford's torso.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartford lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Hartford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartford. That did some damage!
Hartford misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher throws a body punch but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hartford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hartford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hartford scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Butcher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Hartford looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hartford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hartford slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range as Hartford strikes.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses.
Butcher scores with a nice head shot.
Hartford is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hartford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Butcher sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Butcher scores with a leg kick.
Butcher scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Hartford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Butcher back to the cage. Hartford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Butcher misses with a body kick.
Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Hartford.
Hartford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Butcher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Butcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butcher lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a body kick but Butcher moved away.
Hartford sizes up Butcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butcher throws a leg kick which misses Hartford's front leg but catches the back leg as Hartford tries to avoid it.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Hartford drives through and clinches with Butcher against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butcher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butcher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hartford blocks an uppercut.
Butcher has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Hartford prevents a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher wants to break free but Hartford has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hartford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butcher feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
Butcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartford.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Hartford blocks the leg kick.
Butcher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hartford pushes Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Hartford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butcher misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Butcher.
Hartford keeps control of Butcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hartford backwards.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nice body punch from Butcher - that landed with a thud.
Hartford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Butcher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Hartford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butcher catches Hartford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartford slips under a jab.
Butcher jabs at Hartford's body.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Butcher does it's job there.
Hartford tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butcher.
Butcher moves out of range of the body kick.
Butcher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hartford will feel that in the morning.#T2#
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Butcher avoids it.
Hartford blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford throws a big shot that misses.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Butcher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartford.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford misses with an uppercut
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
Hartford lands a nice hook to Butcher's body. Butcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Hartford.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford misses with a right hand
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butcher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hartford. That did some damage!#T3#
Butcher avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Butcher avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford thows a leg kick but Butcher checks it
and Butcher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Good work by Butcher as he checks the leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Butcher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Butcher is looking to slow Hartford down with leg kicks.
Hartford throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butcher was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Butcher feints and then cracks Hartford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hartford down.
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
Butcher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Butcher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Butcher. Hartford shrugs it off though.
Hartford is breathing heavily.
Butcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Hartford walks into a straight right hand from Butcher.
Hartford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
Butcher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hartford is out of range.
Hartford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Butcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Butcher slips a jab from Hartford.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Butcher dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Butcher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hartford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butcher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Butcher slips under a jab from Hartford.
Hartford tries to clinch there but Butcher circles away.
Butcher tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Hartford closes the distance and pushes Butcher back into the cage.
Butcher is working Hartford over against the cage.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Hartford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Butcher.
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Hartford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Billy Butcher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butcher gets through Hartford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Hartford controls the action. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Butcher.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
Butcher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher lands a left hand.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butcher misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Butcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Butcher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Hartford backs away, Butcher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Butcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Hartford lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Hartford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hartford connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartford to score with a decent uppercut.
Hartford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butcher appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
A good leg kick by Hartford.
Butcher throws out a leg kick but Hartford moves out of range and Butcher only half commits.
Butcher throws out a powerful jab.
Butcher catches Hartford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford is looking to chop away at Butcher's legs.
Hartford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Butcher lunges at Hartford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hartford's hand.
Butcher connects with an inside leg kick.
Butcher circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hartford drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Butcher follows Hartford to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!

Event: RSE 65: Macabre
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
A low kick lands for Hartford.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartford. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Hartford's shoulder, as Hartford tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma takes a swing at Hartford's ribcage but misses.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Hartford pushes Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma letting Hartford take a breather here.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hartford as Hanma tries to tie him up.
Hanma looking to slow down the pace here.
Hanma looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Hanma stalls.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Hartford breaks from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hartford throwing a counter right hand but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hanma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hartford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanma counters with a three punch combo that has Hartford backing up. Hartford nods at Hanma to acknowledge the strikes.
Hartford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hartford misses with a looping right.
Hanma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hartford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanma. #T2#
Hanma avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Hartford.
Hanma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hartford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hartford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hartford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Hartford controls the action.
Hartford is pushing Hanma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I was talking to Hartford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Hartford breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Hartford lands a head kick!
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hanma misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartford.
Hanma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hartford rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hartford scores with a kick to the body.
Hartford tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hartford moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hartford doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartford avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartford.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hartford has time to react.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartford was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Hartford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Whack! Hartford lands a heavy head kick that drops Hanma. The ref tackles Hartford to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hanma was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Stratton Hartford!
Stratton Hartford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 52: Freezing Moon
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1#
Hartford misses with a right hand
and Germanicus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartford throws a combination that misses
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hartford misses.
Germanicus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Germanicus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartford misses with an uppercut
and Germanicus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Germanicus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartford.
It looked like Hartford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hartford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hartford catches Germanicus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Germanicus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Germanicus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Germanicus .
Germanicus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hartford with a body shot.
Hartford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford. #T1#
A punch combination from Hartford misses.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Germanicus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford thumps Germanicus with a low kick.
Germanicus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hartford slips under a jab from Germanicus .
A nice leg kick lands there from Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a combination. Germanicus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Germanicus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Hartford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hartford throws a series of punches but Germanicus avoids them all with ease.
Hartford scores with a jab.
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!
Hartford tries to score with a low kick but Germanicus moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Germanicus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hartford throws a hook to the side of Germanicus 's head but Germanicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartford backing away here, and Germanicus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Hartford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Germanicus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Sloppy strikes from Hartford. Those never looked like landing.
Germanicus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germanicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Hartford lands a jab.
Germanicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
Germanicus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford.#T3#
Hartford is looking to score with low kicks.
Germanicus misses with a looping right.
Hartford connects with a high kick.
Hartford jabs at Germanicus 's body.
Germanicus takes a swing at Hartford's ribcage but misses.
Germanicus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germanicus drops his hands momentarily and Hartford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Germanicus tries to land a front kick but Hartford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartford.
Germanicus looks to throw the jab but Hartford is out of range.
Germanicus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Germanicus moves out of range easily.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Germanicus coming out on top.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Germanicus flicks out a counter leg kick but Hartford steps away.
Hartford is looking to slow Germanicus down with leg kicks.
Hartford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germanicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Germanicus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hartford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Germanicus will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Germanicus slips a jab and a cross from Hartford.
Hartford lands a slapping body shot.
Germanicus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hartford is able to avoid easily.
Hartford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Germanicus misses.
Hartford throws a jab when Germanicus was well out of range.
Hartford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Germanicus .
Hartford scores with a one two! Germanicus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hartford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germanicus throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Germanicus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
Hartford tries to bum rush Germanicus with a series of wild strikes but Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Germanicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartford moves away.
Hartford is looking to slow Germanicus down with leg kicks.
Hartford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germanicus 's hands.
Germanicus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hartford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Germanicus doesn't seem bothered though.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Germanicus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hartford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Germanicus can do to turn this around?
Hartford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hartford takes one to the chin there.
Germanicus throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Hartford. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Germanicus throws a shot to the body.
Germanicus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Germanicus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hartford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Germanicus on the side of the head.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford slips a straight right by Germanicus .
Germanicus throws the kick towards the body but Hartford avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Germanicus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Germanicus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Germanicus checks the leg kick.
Hartford with a nice cross.
Germanicus looks to land a body kick but Hartford moved away.#T3#
Hartford connects with a right hand. Germanicus shakes it off.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Germanicus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Germanicus moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Germanicus sees coming a mile off.
Hartford looks to land a body kick but Germanicus moved away.
Hartford connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Hartford does it's job there.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
Germanicus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Germanicus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab from Hartford.
Germanicus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartford.
Good shot there by Germanicus .
Germanicus moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartford.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Germanicus sees coming a mile off.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hartford takes a swing at Germanicus 's ribcage but misses.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
Hartford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Germanicus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a front kick aimed at Germanicus 's knee but Germanicus avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Germanicus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hartford throws a push kick but Germanicus slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Germanicus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Hartford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Germanicus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartford misses with the body kick
and Germanicus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford lands with a nice body punch.
Hartford misses with a head kick.
Germanicus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hartford slips under a jab.
Germanicus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartford.
Germanicus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hartford blocks it well.
Hartford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Germanicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartford tests Germanicus 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hartford throws a series of strikes that have Germanicus backpedaling.
Hartford throws a hook but Germanicus blocks it.
A nice side step and Germanicus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Germanicus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick from Hartford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Germanicus walks into a stiff left hand from Hartford.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Germanicus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Germanicus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Germanicus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Romulus Germanicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Germanicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hartford.
Germanicus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Germanicus fakes the leg kick and cracks Hartford in the body.
Germanicus 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartford connects with a looping right hand.
Hartford scores with a leg kick.
Hartford fakes the leg kick and cracks Germanicus in the body.
Germanicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germanicus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hartford.
Germanicus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hartford. Hartford obviously looking to wear him down.
Hartford gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Germanicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartford is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hartford blocks the low kick.
Hartford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Hartford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stratton Hartford is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartford misses with a double jab
and Germanicus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
Hartford throws a front kick aimed at Germanicus 's knee but Germanicus avoids it well.
Hartford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germanicus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartford throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Germanicus counters with a nice right hand that sends Hartford toppling to the canvas! Hartford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Germanicus finish him?!#ROC2#Hartford is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus misses with a hook. Hartford ducked under it nicely.
Oh Hartford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hartford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Hartford catches Germanicus right on the button with a cross.
Hartford pushes Germanicus away with a front kick.#T4#
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Germanicus counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Germanicus !

Event: RSE 41: Burial
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Nice body punch from Hartford.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hartford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clarkint has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clarkint and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarkint moves in looking to clinch but Hartford pushes him off.
Hartford tries to land a leg kick but Clarkint saw it coming and moves away.
Hartford swings for the body but Clarkint moves out of range.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clarkint takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clarkint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartford throws out the jab.
Clarkint feints a counter leg kick.
Clarkint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford lands with a nice body punch.
Clarkint blocks the body kick.
Hartford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Clarkint blocks the body kick.
Clarkint tries to clinch but Hartford moves out of range.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clarkint wants to clinch.
Hartford throws a hook but Clarkint blocks it.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarkint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hartford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clarkint scrambles back to his feet.
Clarkint throws a head kick that misses.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hartford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hartford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clarkint shoots in for a double leg but Hartford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hartford lands a glancing blow to the side of Clarkint's head.
Clarkint tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away. #T2#
Hartford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hartford throws a body punch but Clarkint moves out of range.
Clarkint looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clarkint avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Clarkint throws a sloppy head kick and Hartford moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Clarkint blocks the leg kick.
Clarkint sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarkint takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hartford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clarkint's sensitive parts.
Clarkint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clarkint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clarkint tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clarkint blocks the body kick. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Hartford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hartford.
Hartford just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Clarkint counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clarkint scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clarkint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
Hartford throws a front kick aimed at Clarkint's knee but Clarkint avoids it well.
Clarkint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hartford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hartford throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarkint.
Clarkint wants to counter with a clinch but Hartford pushes him away.
Hartford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hartford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarkint.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hartford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkint on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clarkint slips under a jab.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Clarkint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Clarkint takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Clarkint is rocked!
Hartford knocks out Clarkint with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hartford before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hartford picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stratton Hartford!

Event: RSE 32: Skeletal Remains
Date: Dec 20, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Van De Leide misses.
Hartford is looking to counter punch.
Hartford throws a hook to the side of Van De Leide's head but Van De Leide sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van De Leide throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hartford moves out of range as Van De Leide strikes.
Van De Leide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartford misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Van De Leide was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Van De Leide saw that one coming.
Van De Leide misses with a hook
and Hartford counters with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Van De Leide.
Van De Leide bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van De Leide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Leide is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van De Leide takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van De Leide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van De Leide throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide shoots in and drives through. Hartford sprawls well.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Van De Leide lands a nice hook to Hartford's body. Hartford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Hartford throws a series of punches but Van De Leide moves out of range.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Van De Leide sees coming a mile off.
Hartford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van De Leide looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartford is just out of range.
Hartford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van De Leide connects with a body shot that sends Hartford's belly button to the back.
Van De Leide clobbers Hartford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hartford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hartford avoids the head kick by Van De Leide.
Hartford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Hartford.
Hartford lands a jab to the head.
Hartford staying out of range there.
Hartford slaps away a takedown attempt from Van De Leide, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van De Leide pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van De Leide misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van De Leide throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford cracks Van De Leide with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hartford lands with a cross. #T2#
Hartford looks for the body kick but Van De Leide saw that one coming.
Van De Leide sizes up Hartford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses.
Hartford blocks a jab.
Hartford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van De Leide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
Van De Leide blocks a head kick by Hartford.
A left lands for Van De Leide.
Hartford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van De Leide moves away.
Van De Leide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van De Leide counter with a right hand.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartford avoids the body shot from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Van De Leide.#T3#
Van De Leide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van De Leide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartford was well out of range. Poor timing from Van De Leide.
A little feinted left hand from Hartford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Hartford coming out on top.
Hartford moves out of range of the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hartford. Van De Leide shrugs it off though.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Hartford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hartford thows a leg kick but Van De Leide checks it
and Van De Leide counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Van De Leide finds it's target.
Van De Leide throws a chopping leg kick but Hartford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van De Leide ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van De Leide throws a poor cross that misses
and Hartford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van De Leide is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hartford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Van De Leide moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Van De Leide to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws a body kick that misses.
Van De Leide needs to keep his hands up - Hartford had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Hartford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van De Leide throws out the jab.
Hartford keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van De Leide has time to react.
Van De Leide scores with a jab to the body.
Hartford takes one to the side of the head.
Van De Leide takes a swing at Hartford's ribcage but misses.
Van De Leide misses the jab.
Hartford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van De Leide avoids the body shot from Hartford.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Van De Leide was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartford staying out of range there.
Van De Leide lands with a good body shot.
Van De Leide avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hartford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van De Leide checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van De Leide misses with a hook. Hartford ducked under it nicely.
Stratton Hartford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van De Leide lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van De Leide throws a monster overhand right that drops Hartford! Van De Leide follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 23: Until The End
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Young Stallion as he checks the leg kick.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Young Stallion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Hartford.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young Stallion checks a leg kick.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford throws a jab but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford looks to land a right hand but Young Stallion moved out of range.
Hartford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young Stallion.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hartford.
Hartford misses the jab.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Young Stallion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hartford.
Hartford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartford tries a low kick but Young Stallion avoids it.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hartford fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Hartford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartford lands with a nice body kick.
Young Stallion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartford.
Hartford tries to score with a low kick but Young Stallion moves his leg out of the way.
Hartford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford throws a head kick but Young Stallion moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartford. That's going to slow Young Stallion down.
A jab from Hartford misses.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Young Stallion saw that one coming.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Young Stallion moved away.#T3#
Hartford misses with a wild body shot.
Hartford throws a push kick but Young Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Hartford throws a body punch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Hartford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Young Stallion.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Young Stallion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young Stallion moves away from the strike by Hartford.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford scores with a jab.
Hartford looks to land a right hand but Young Stallion moved out of range.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Young Stallion checks it.
Young Stallion avoids a kick to the body.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Hartford throws a shot from downtown. Young Stallion moves away and avoids it.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford lands with an uppercut that bounces Young Stallion off the cage and back into range.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Young Stallion sees coming a mile off.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Young Stallion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Young Stallion.
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!
Young Stallion tries to stand but Hartford is controlling from the bottom.
Young Stallion throws a big right hand that misses.
Young Stallion stops Hartford from standing up.
Young Stallion 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Young Stallion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hartford scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Young Stallion sees coming a mile off.
Hartford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
Hartford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford misses with a few strikes there.
Hartford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hartford throws a head kick but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hartford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young Stallion.
Hartford scores with a jab.
Hartford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hartford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws a body punch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Hartford.
A big left from Hartford misses.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hartford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range. #T2#
Young Stallion checks a low kick from Hartford.
Stratton Hartford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Young Stallion saw that one coming.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some bone on bone action there as Young Stallion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartford.
Young Stallion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartford.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Young Stallion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Hartford. #T3#
Young Stallion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartford to score with a decent uppercut.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Young Stallion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
Hartford connects with a single shot there.
Young Stallion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartford.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range. #T4#
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford throws a hook but Young Stallion blocks it.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Riptide Young Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
Hartford throws a lazy right hand but Young Stallion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hartford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartford. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartford cracks Young Stallion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young Stallion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Young Stallion blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hartford.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Young Stallion is out of range.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Young Stallion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford looks for the body kick but Young Stallion saw that one coming.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stratton Hartford is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young Stallion manages to avoid it.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hartford defends it well.
Hartford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Hartford misses.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Young Stallion moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartford.
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
Young Stallion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hartford.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hartford.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheers as Hartford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young Stallion doesn't seem phased though.
Hartford with a nice cross.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Young Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young Stallion manages to avoid it.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riptide Young Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hartford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Hartford.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a push kick but Young Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford misses with a head kick.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion blocks a low kick nicely.
Young Stallion slips a jab from Hartford.
Hartford misses with an uppercut.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young Stallion blocks the body kick. #T3#
Young Stallion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartford.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford looks to land a left hand but Young Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Hartford avoids it easily.
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
A big left from Hartford misses.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Young Stallion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young Stallion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Hartford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hartford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Young Stallion slips under a jab.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartford. Young Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young Stallion avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hartford.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford misses with a double jab.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hartford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hartford throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hartford finds it's way through Young Stallion's defenses.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Stratton Hartford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young Stallion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stratton Hartford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hartford, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stratton Hartford!

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