Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 73: Santoro v Valdenius
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Bhate lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Bhate jabs at Dux's body.
Bhate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bhate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bhate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bhate connects with a body shot.
Bhate misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Dux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bhate! Dux lets Bhate back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Bhate is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhate lands with an overhand left.
Oh Bhate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bhate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Dux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bhate seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Bhate.#T1#
Bhate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bhate works Dux's body with a nice hook.
Bhate throws a big shot that misses.
Dux looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Dux gets a double leg takedown into Bhate's guard.#SUB#
Bhate looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
Dux passes Bhate's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dux wants to take a breather but Bhate is having none of it.
Dux frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bhate is looking to get to half guard.
Dux seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bhate is holding on tight. #T2#
Bhate is trying to escape the mount.
Dux controlling his opponent.
Bhate is trying to escape the mount but Dux keeps good control and instead manages to take Bhate's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I really don't envy Bhate right now.
Bhate's coaches at Ironbound MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Dux has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bhate is defending well but eventually Dux manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bhate has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Dux!

Event: UCF 65: Casbon v Boytsov
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Berishvili avoids the body shot from Bhate.
Berishvili scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bhate in his tracks.
Bhate swings for the body but Berishvili moves out of range.
Berishvili wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berishvili with a nice cross.
Berishvili misses with a hook
and Bhate counters with a straight right hand.
Bhate throws a body punch but Berishvili moves out of range. #CL#
Berishvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Bhate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berishvili definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berishvili blocks a body shot from Bhate.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Bhate has him pressed against the cage.
Berishvili has Bhate pressed against the cage.
Berishvili is trying to break the clinch but Bhate is controlling him.#BC#
Berishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate misses with a wild body shot.
Berishvili lands a nice shot that snaps Bhate's head back. #CL#
Berishvili clinches up against the cage.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Berishvili has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bhate uses from the top position.
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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berishvili holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Bhate trying to move into half guard but instead Berishvili has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Bhate has an active guard here but Berishvili has managed to pass into half guard.
Berishvili keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berishvili prevents Bhate from improving his position.
Berishvili wants to control but Bhate is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bhate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berishvili pulls his head out easily.
Berishvili tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bhate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berishvili prevents Bhate from improving his position.
Berishvili is pressing down on Bhate's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bhate is holding on for now. #T2#
Berishvili frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bhate is squirming around, avoiding Berishvili's attempts to control the action.
Berishvili wants to take Bhate's back but he can't do it this time.
Bhate tries to reverse the position but Berishvili maintains control.
Berishvili trying to control but Bhate is having none of it.
Bhate working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Berishvili is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bhate is surviving well by controlling Berishvili's body position as best he can. #T3#
Berishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bhate is trying desperately to improve position.
Bhate keeps trying to improve his position.
Bhate stops Berishvili from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Berishvili trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bhate slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bhate is not content to let Berishvili control the position.#SUB2#
Bhate looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Bhate trying to get back to full guard but Berishvili takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berishvili controlling his opponent.
Bhate sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Bhate looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Berishvili pushes past his half guard into mount!
Berishvili content just to control the position here.
Bhate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bhate is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikheil Berishvili 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#
Berishvili wants to clinch up but Bhate keeps it at a distance.
Berishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bhate counters with a stiff right hand.
Bhate throws a jab but it's blocked by Berishvili.
Berishvili misses with a hook.
Bhate looks to land a left hand but Berishvili moved out of range nicely.
Berishvili looks to land a left hand but Bhate moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Berishvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Berishvili stalling in the clinch.
Berishvili tries a body shot but Bhate blocks it.
Bhate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bhate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Berishvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bhate misses the shot to the body.
Berishvili 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bhate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bhate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berishvili manages to avoid it.
Bhate lands a jab.
Berishvili slips under a jab.#T1#
Berishvili tries to clinch but Bhate moves away
and Bhate counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikheil Berishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bhate throws out a powerful jab.
Berishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Berishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Berishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bhate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bhate fails to land.
Berishvili blocks a body shot from Bhate. #BC#
Berishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berishvili wants to clinch
and Bhate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Berishvili clinches up against the cage.
Berishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Berishvili blocks an uppercut.
Berishvili jumps guard but Bhate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
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!
Berishvili blocks a body shot from Bhate.
Bhate can't find room to land a body shot as Berishvili controls the action.
Bhate goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Berishvili ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berishvili no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Bhate has gone for a leg lock! Berishvili slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bhate's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bhate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berishvili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bhate looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhate, not yet. #SUB2#
Bhate throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berishvili uses it to pass to side control.
Berishvili controlling the position.
Bhate is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Bhate manages to get back to half guard.
Berishvili passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bhate!
Bhate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berishvili controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Bhate tries to improve his position but Berishvili has taken his back! Berishvili has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bhate tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berishvili pushes Bhate away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikheil Berishvili!
After winning the bout, Mikheil Berishvili thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 46: Hanma v Hunter
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Skwat lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bhate sprawling to the canvas. Skwat follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bhate hang on? #ROC2#Bhate is rocked!
Skwat is looking to advance position but Bhate won't allow it.
Oh Bhate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bhate seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bhate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Skwat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Skwat!
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!
Bhate manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Bhate is working for a kimura but Skwat is defending it quite comfortably.
Skwat wants to control but Bhate is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Skwat looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bhate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Skwat actively working from the bottom here.
Bhate is looking to advance position but Skwat won't allow it. #SUB#
Bhate is looking for a kimura but Skwat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bhate to get the leverage.
Skwat wants to control but Bhate is keeping busy. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Bhate is working for an americana but Skwat has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bhate was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Bhate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skwat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bhate has Skwat in his guard.#REVB#
Bhate seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Skwat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bhate looking for a guillotine here but Skwat defends easily. #SUB#
Bhate has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Skwat moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bhate.
Bhate is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Skwat is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Skwat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bhate to take his back!
Our spies down at at Gronk Apes inform us that Skwat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Skwat is hanging on to Bhate's back as he tries to escape.
Bhate is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Skwat controlling the positon.
Skwat is hanging on to Bhate's back as he tries to escape.
Bhate rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bhate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Skwat escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Skwat!
Bhate manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skwat's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
That's time! Bhate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skwat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bhate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bhate throws a sloppy body shot
and Skwat counters with a low kick, right behind Bhate 's knee.
Skwat looks to land a left hand but Bhate moved out of range nicely.
Skwat moves out of range as Bhate strikes.
Bhate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
Bhate blocks a head kick by Skwat.
Skwat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bhate under the eye.
Skwat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bhate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Bhate as he connects with a hook.
Skwat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bhate's sensitive parts.
Bhate misses with a hook to the body
letting Skwat counter with a right hand.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhate missing with a left hand there. Skwat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skwat ducks under a wild hook from Bhate.
Skwat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skwat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Skwat throws the kick towards the body but Bhate avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bhate misses the target.
Skwat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bhate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skwat misses with a body shot.
Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Skwat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skwat cracks Bhate with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Skwat - that landed with a thud.
Skwat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Skwat.
Skwat lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Skwat.
Skwat can't find room to land a body shot as Bhate controls the action.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Skwat lands with a short shot to the head.
Bhate misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skwat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores 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!
Skwat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bhate backwards. #T2#
Skwat scores with a shot to the side of Bhate's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skwat.
Bhate misses with the head strike.
Bhate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skwat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Skwat as the two fighters clinch.
Skwat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skwat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skwat scores with a shoulder strike.
Bhate tries to throw a body punch but Skwat avoids it by throwing Bhate back against the cage.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Skwat jumps guard and drags Bhate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Bhate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skwat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bhate has Skwat in his guard.#REVB#
Bhate wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Bhate has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skwat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Bhate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skwat pulls his head out easily.
Bhate is trying to get back to full guard.
Skwat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bhate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Skwat controlling the position easily from mount.
Skwat fails to advance to Bhate's back.
Gopnik Skwat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bhate is desperately trying to improve his position but Skwat has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gopnik Skwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bhate digs a good body shot into Skwat's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Bhate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bhate.
Skwat throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bhate misses its target.
Skwat ducks right into an uppercut from Bhate.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat misses with an uppercut
and Bhate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skwat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skwat tries to move into range but Bhate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skwat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhate. Skwat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bhate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skwat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhate.
Bhate with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skwat to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skwat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhate.#T1#
Bhate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bhate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skwat.
Bhate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bhate takes a swing at Skwat's ribcage but misses.
Skwat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skwat throws a low kick, looking for Bhate's leg but Bhate calmly moves out of range.
Skwat blocks a jab.
Bhate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Skwat and Bhate goes tumbling to the canvas! Skwat follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
Skwat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Skwat uses his free foot to push down on Bhate's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bhate.
Skwat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bhate working to try and regain half guard.
Skwat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skwat is continuing to stall.
Skwat manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bhate to take his back!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Skwat slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Skwat has the hooks in. Bhate is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Skwat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bhate defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bhate tries to break free. #T4#
Skwat controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Skwat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Skwat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dharya Bhate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gopnik Skwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skwat 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat!

Event: UCF 36: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Sierrra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bhate.
Sierrra avoids the body shot from Bhate.
Sierrra slips a jab from Bhate.
Bhate lands a really nice looking cross but Sierrra seems unphased.
Bhate lands with an overhand left.
Bhate misses with a wild body shot.
Sierrra tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bhate throws a body punch but Sierrra moves out of range. #CL2#
Sierrra drives through and clinches with Bhate against the cage.
Sierrra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Sierrra holds him up against the cage and eventually Bhate drops back down to his feet.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sierrra.
Bhate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sierrra misses with a knee to the head.
Bhate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sierrra smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dharya Bhate. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Sierrra moves into the clinch.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Sierrra won't allow it.
Bhate blocks the elbow strike.
Bhate jumps guard but Sierrra stands there with Bhate around his waist. Bhate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bhate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sierrra smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Sierrra rushes Bhate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but Sierrra has him pressed against the cage.
Bhate fails to pull guard.
Sierrra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sierrra connects with a knee to the head.
Bhate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sierrra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sierrra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Sierrra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Sierrra holds him up against the cage and eventually Bhate drops back down to his feet.
Sierrra scores with a shoulder strike.
Sierrra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhate is trying to pull guard but Sierrra has him pressed against the cage.
Sierrra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sierrra.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Sierrra holds him up against the cage and eventually Bhate drops back down to his feet.
Sierrra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bhate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sierrra can turn it around.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sierrra to keep the fight standing.
Bhate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sierrra walks away with a smile on his face. Bhate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Sierrra moves into the clinch.
Bhate takes an elbow to the temple.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Sierrra won't allow it.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Sierrra won't allow it.
Sierrra pushes off an throws an elbow but Bhate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sierrra lands an elbow just above Bhate 's eye.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Sierrra won't allow it. #T3#
Sierrra lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Bhate manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Bhate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sierrra has picked Bhate up and slammed him! Bhate can't keep hold of the triangle and Sierrra manages to pass to side control!
Bhate is looking to reverse the position.
Bhate manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sierrra is working for a kimura but Bhate is defending it quite comfortably.
Bhate regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sierrra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bhate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sierrra is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bhate is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sierrra throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bhate's body to avoid the submission. Bhate has instead reached around Sierrra's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bhate arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dharya Bhate!

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Andolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhate is just out of range.
Andolini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bhate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bhate changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andolini sprawls and moves away.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini takes a swing at Bhate's ribcage but misses.
Bhate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Bhate attempts a counter takedown but Andolini avoids it well and moves away.
Andolini throws a hook but Bhate blocks it.
Andolini misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bhate counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andolini! #SUB#
Bhate is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andolini has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Bhate working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bhate goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andolini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bhate but great work by Andolini.
Bhate's coaches at Ironbound MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhate tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Andolini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Bhate sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Andolini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Andolini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bhate.
Bhate tries to improve position but can't.
Bhate is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andolini off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Bhate has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Andolini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Andolini trying to control the hands but Bhate won't let him. #T2#
I really don't envy Andolini right now. #SUB#
Bhate is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Andolini is defending well though. Bhate let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bhate working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Andolini is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bhate has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Andolini taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dharya Bhate!

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gracie clinches.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Bhate avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bhate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Robert Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dharya Bhate.
Bhate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bhate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Bhate clinches with his opponent.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Bhate pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bhate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Bhate up and slammed him! Bhate can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Bhate 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhate prevents Gracie from improving position. #T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Bhate defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bhate is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie moves to the back position.
Bhate rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bhate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie!#T2##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bhate prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie advances to full mount.
Gracie prevents Bhate from getting the reversal.
Bhate tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Gracie controls the position.#SUB#
Gracie tightening his grip on Bhate, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bhate manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Bhate. #SUB2#
Bhate drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! #REVR#
Bhate is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bhate has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bhate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Bhate gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bhate is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Bhate is squirming around nicely.
Bhate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bhate has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Bhate is trying to break free. #SUB#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Bhate is defending it well.
Bhate tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Bhate's head but Bhate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Bhate clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a body punch.
Bhate blocking some punches.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhate can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bhates head.
Bhate takes a shot to the head.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robert Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dharya Bhate.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bhate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Bhate is rocked!
Gracie pushes Bhate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhate is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie lands a body punch.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Bhate avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Bhate seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Bhate controls his hands.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Bhate jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Bhate around his waist. Bhate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Bhate is breathing heavily.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robert Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie tries a body shot but Bhate blocks it.
Bhate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Bhate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie presses Bhate against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie pushes Bhate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bhate takes a shot to the head.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Bhate's head. #T3#
Gracie lands a body shot.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Bhate backwards.
Gracie cracks Bhate with a nice body shot.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Good body shot from Gracie.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Bhate jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Bhate around his waist. Bhate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bhate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie pushes Bhate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bhate's elbow.
Bhate takes a shot to the head.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Bhate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bhate jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Bhate gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bhate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bhate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bhate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Bhate in a clinch.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Gracie pushes Bhate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gracie throws a monster overhand right that drops Bhate! Gracie follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Gracie!
A victorious Robert Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSD 6: Russian Gangster
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bhate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Bhate changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bhate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bhate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Bhate counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bhate.
Bhate sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graves's guard. #SUB2#
Bhate is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Graves is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bhate is working for an americana but Graves has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bhate was thinking about the submission.
Bhate looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves wants to sweep here but Bhate controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Bhate is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Graves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Graves has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bhate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Bhate is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bhate looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bhate is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Bhate is trying to work for a kimura but Graves is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Bhate is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bhate on the ground.#SUB2#
Bhate is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bhate is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bhate to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bhate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Bhate is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB2#
Bhate seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bhate looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Bhate wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bhate is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bhate. #SUB2#
Bhate in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Graves tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bhate!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dharya Bhate!

Event: ALLSTAR FINAL
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bhate's guard.#SUB2#
Bhate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bhate avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bhate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bhate is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Bhate is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Bhate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhate keeps working.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
Bhate looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
Bhate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones 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.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bhate defending well though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhate keeps working.
Jones is really struggling to control Bhate but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Bhate is working away.
Bhate 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.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Bhate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones. #SUB#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bhate has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones trying to control the action but Bhate is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bhate has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones moves into full mount! Bhate won't be happy about that!
Jones looking to control but Bhate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Bhate regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bhate is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bhate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Bhate tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Bhate gets full guard.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bhate keeps moving.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bhate's head.#SUB2#
Bhate is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Bhate wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bhate keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Jones is posturing up here but Bhate has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by Bhate!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dharya Bhate!

Event: ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Taylor misses.
Bhate feints the counter takedown.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Bhate's head but Bhate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bhate feints the counter takedown.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Bhate.#TD2#
Bhate throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bhate is in Taylor's guard.#SUB2#
Bhate drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Bhate off! Bhate jumps back into Taylor's guard. #SUB2#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bhate drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bhate as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Taylor screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bhate! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dharya Bhate!

Event: ALLSTAR MMA: DozerVsYamasaki 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023

#R1#
Bhate misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bhate throws a body shot but no joy.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bhate just misses with a punch to the body.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James slips under a jab from Bhate.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bhate sprawls and moves away.
Bhate throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Bhate misses.
Bhate throws a jab when James was well out of range.#T1#
Bhate lands with a shot to the body.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bhate.
Dharya Bhate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Bhate is quick to defend against it.
Bhate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Bhate throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhate. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James throwing a counter right hand but Bhate manages to avoid it.
Bhate throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Bhate throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhate misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.#TD2#
Bhate shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bhate was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
James is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Bhate has hold of James's arm. He's looking for a kimura. James seems comfortable defending it but Bhate has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! James is real pain and he's forced to tap out! James is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bhate couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dharya Bhate!

Event: ALLSTAR MMA: Hall Vs Locke
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Sharipova misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Sharipova looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bhate!
Bhate sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sharipova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bhate has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bhate has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhate tries to get to full guard but Sharipova has control of the leg.
Sharipova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions off his back.
Bhate works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sharipova is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bhate has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sharipova is looking to defend but Bhate has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sharipova! Bhate pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sharipova taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dharya Bhate!

Event: Bounty Tournament 4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Bhate swings widly with a right hand
and Knightley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bhate looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Knightley misses with a hook.
Bhate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knightley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bhate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bhate is working for a kimura but Knightley is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bhate is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knightley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Knightley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bhate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bhate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Knightley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Knightley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bhate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knightley is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Knightley looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bhate is defending well. Knightley quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bhate has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Knightley celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garon Knightley!
After winning the bout, Garon Knightley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bounty Tournament 2
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Bhate closes the distance and clinches up with Perkalla, looking for a takedown. Bhate pushes Perkalla against the cage but Perkalla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bhate ducks under a wild hook from Perkalla.
Bhate looks for a takedown but Perkalla sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkalla misses its target.
Perkalla looks to throw the jab but Bhate is out of range.
Perkalla jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Bhate shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Perkalla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Perkalla is trying to improve his position.
Bhate has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ironbound MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Bhate tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bhate goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Perkalla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bhate but great work by Perkalla.
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face as Perkalla controls the position.
Perkalla working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkalla taking a breather here. #T1#
Perkalla has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bhate is looking for a sweep.
Bhate seems a little lost for a moment, as Perkalla dominates the positioning.
Perkalla's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bhate looking for a sweep but Perkalla has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bhate working to try and regain half guard.
We've been hearing that Perkalla has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bhate is bucking up trying to escape but Perkalla cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Perkalla unloading with bombs!
Perkalla trying to control but Bhate is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Perkalla controlling the pace for now.
Bhate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Perkalla with the ground and pound from mount.
Bhate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perkalla lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perkalla raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Bhate really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perkalla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bhate slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
Bhate works his way to full guard. Good work.
Perkalla with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Perkalla passes into half guard.
Perkalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perkalla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perkalla controlling the action here. #T4#
Bhate is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bhate with the active half guard here but Perkalla passes nicely into side control.
Perkalla creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Perkalla landing strikes.
Bhate tries to bench press Perkalla off him but Perkalla keeps the position.
Perkalla scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bhate to see if he's OK.
Bhate tries to improve position but can't.
Perkalla working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkalla cracks Bhate with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bhate is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkalla dominated that round.
That's time! Perkalla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Perkalla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhate.
Perkalla throws the left hand but Bhate avoids the punch easily.
Bhate wants to counter with a clinch but Perkalla pushes him away.
Bhate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perkalla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bhate somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Perkalla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dharya Bhate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkalla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhate ducks under a wild hook from Perkalla.
Perkalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhate was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkalla.
Bhate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bhate.
Perkalla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perkalla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bhate has a takedown stuffed.
Pekka Perkalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dharya Bhate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkalla tries to avoid it but Bhate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkalla to the ground. Perkalla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perkalla leaves Bhate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perkalla swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perkalla throws a jab but it's blocked by Bhate.
Bhate with the counter takedown but Perkalla avoids it easily.
Perkalla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bhate. #T1#
Perkalla misses with a straight right.
Perkalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhate can do to turn this around?
Perkalla missing with a left hand there. Bhate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Bhate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Perkalla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perkalla wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkalla misses the target.
Bhate misses with a takedown attempt - Perkalla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perkalla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perkalla is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bhate's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bhate blocks a jab.
Pekka Perkalla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkalla misses with a looping right.
Bhate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perkalla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perkalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhate was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkalla.
Bhate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkalla tries to avoid it but Bhate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkalla to the ground. Perkalla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pekka Perkalla is winning the standup battle so far.
Bhate is breathing heavily.
Perkalla throws the left hand but Bhate avoids the punch easily.
Bhate shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkalla tries to sprawl out of it but Bhate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkalla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perkalla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bhate ducks under a wild hook from Perkalla.
Bhate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perkalla as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Bhate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perkalla swivels and escapes.
Bhate blocks a jab.
Bhate moves out of range of the strikes.
Bhate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bhate dives in and grabs Perkalla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkalla pushes down on Bhate's head and hops out.
Perkalla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhate.
Perkalla throws a lazy right hand but Bhate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perkalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhate moves away.
Bhate slips a jab and a cross from Perkalla.
Dharya Bhate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkalla stuffs the takedown attempt from Bhate. Bhate gets slowly back to his feet.
Bhate shoots for a double leg takedown but Perkalla sprawls well. He's pushed Bhate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perkalla throwing a counter right hand but Bhate manages to avoid it.
Perkalla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bhate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bhate was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkalla.#T3#
Perkalla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhate has a takedown stuffed.
Perkalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhate.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bhate.
Perkalla misses with a wild body shot.
Perkalla stuffs the takedown.
Perkalla misses with an uppercut. Bhate saw that one coming.
Bhate defending well as Perkalla loads up on a big left hand.
Perkalla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bhate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perkalla swivels and escapes.
Bhate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perkalla circles away.
Perkalla misses with a wild combination.
Perkalla misses with a wild combination.
Bhate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Bhate dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkalla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Perkalla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Perkalla throws a body punch but Bhate moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bhate is defended easily by Perkalla.
Perkalla looks to land a left hand but Bhate moved out of range nicely.
Bhate dodges the punch combination from Perkalla.
Perkalla misses with a straight left.
Bhate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perkalla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bhate shoots in for a double leg but Perkalla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhate slips under a jab.
Perkalla throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perkalla's waist but Perkalla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bhate off to one side.
Perkalla throws a looping overhand right but Bhate ducks down to avoid it.
Perkalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhate manages to avoid it.
Perkalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bhate manages to avoid it.
Perkalla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bhate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkalla sprawls well. Perkalla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bhate gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Perkalla dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Perkalla loads up on a big right hand but Bhate slips the punch.
Bhate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perkalla's waist but Perkalla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bhate off to one side.
No joy there for Perkalla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perkalla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bhate.
Bhate shoots for a takedown but Perkalla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pekka Perkalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dharya Bhate.
Bhate shoots in looking for a takedown but Perkalla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bhate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perkalla fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkalla throws a shot from downtown. Bhate moves away and avoids it.
Perkalla misses with a wild body shot.
Perkalla misses with a double jab.
Perkalla misses the shot to the body.
Perkalla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perkalla wants it to stay on the feet.
Bhate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate fails with a takedown attempt.
Perkalla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhate moves away.
Bhate shoots for a double leg takedown but Perkalla sprawls well. He's pushed Bhate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bhate shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkalla tries to sprawl out of it but Bhate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkalla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Perkalla throws the left hand but Bhate avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bhate.
Bhate slips under a jab.
Perkalla looks to land a right hand but Bhate moved out of range.
Bhate tries to counter with a clinch but Perkalla shakes him off and moves away.
Bhate shoots in looking for a takedown but Perkalla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bhate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bhate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkalla throws out the jab.
Bhate shoots in for a takedown but Perkalla shows good takedown defense.
Bhate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkalla.
Perkalla misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bhate is defended easily by Perkalla.
Perkalla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pekka Perkalla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bhate closes the distance and clinches up with Perkalla, looking for a takedown. Bhate pushes Perkalla against the cage but Perkalla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bhate has a takedown stuffed.
Perkalla looks to land a right hand but Bhate moved out of range.
Perkalla sets himself, and Bhate steps forward looking for the clinch! Perkalla avoids it this time.
Perkalla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkalla misses with a looping left.
Bhate wants to counter the offense by Perkalla and move into the clinch position.
Perkalla leaves Bhate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perkalla misses with a looping left.
Perkalla misses with a looping left.
Perkalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhate.
Perkalla misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkalla.#TD2#
Bhate 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.
Pekka Perkalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perkalla controlling Bhate's posture. #T3##SUB2#
Bhate postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Perkalla is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bhate, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bhate has an active guard here but Perkalla has managed to pass into half guard.
Perkalla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Perkalla continues to stall.#T4#
Bhate tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Perkalla has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Perkalla controlling his opponent.
Bhate tries to reverse the position but Perkalla maintains control.
Perkalla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Perkalla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perkalla 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Perkalla!

Event: Bounty Tournament 1
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Hooez fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bhate fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Hooez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hooez jumps guard and drags Bhate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Hooez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bhate wants to pass the guard but Hooez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez is pulling down on Bhate's head to control his posture. #T1#
Bhate tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooez is retaining full guard.
Hooez has Bhate pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooez controlling the position.
Bhate tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bhate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bhate has managed to get both his arms back between Hooez's legs - danger averted.
Bhate passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hooez wants to control but Bhate postures up.#SUB#
Bhate tries for a kimura but Hooez is defending well. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Hooez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bhate swings around for an armbar but Hooez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bhate's guard.#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooez passes into half guard.
Hooez is controlling the pace.
Bhate is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bhate manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bhate being controlled here, momentarily.
Bhate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooez's guard. #REVR#
Bhate wants to pass the guard but Hooez is keeping the position.
Bhate slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hooez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bhate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bhate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Bhate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hooez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bhate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hooez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Dharya Bhate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Hooez instigates a clinch.
Bhate is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hooez to keep the fight standing.
Bhate tries to pull guard but Hooez won't allow it. #TD2#
Hooez pulls guard successfully.
Bhate postures up. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hooez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bhate wants to pass the guard but Hooez is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Hooez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooez has control of Bhate's left arm, preventing Bhate from doing any damage.
Hooez is trying to control the position but Bhate postures up. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bhate drops back looking for a leg! Hooez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hooez manages to kick Bhate off! Bhate jumps back into Hooez's guard. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
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.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Bhate tries to pass. #SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooez controlling Bhate's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hooez feints and as Bhate raises his hands in defense, Hooez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hooez content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Bhate is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bhate has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hooez 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 Bhate.
Bhate is looking to reverse the position.
Bhate is trying to work for a sweep but Hooez has mounted him!#T4#
Hooez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bhate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bhate is trying to reverse the position but instead Hooez has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Bhate's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hooez controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mackin Hooez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hooez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hooez pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hooez working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bhate drops back looking for a leg! Hooez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hooez manages to kick Bhate off! Bhate jumps back into Hooez's guard.
Hooez pulls Bhate in close to his closed guard and prevents Bhate from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Bhate is fighting to break Hooez's control of his arms but Hooez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hooez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hooez is trying to keep Bhate in close.
Mackin Hooez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Hooez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bhate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hooez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Bhate tries to pass.
Hooez is trying to control the position but Bhate postures up. #SUB#
Bhate thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Hooez is trying to control the position but Bhate postures up.
Bhate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bhate drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bhate jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hooez 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.
Hooez controlling from the top position.
Bhate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hooez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bhate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hooez controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooez passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bhate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bhate is looking for a sweep. Hooez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mackin Hooez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooez 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mackin Hooez!

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