Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL87
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Nichols scores with a nice head shot.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nichols dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nichols cracks Gaines with a good jab.
Nichols pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaines back to the cage. Nichols follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nichols throws a good cross that connects.
Nichols buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Nichols shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaines's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines working a defensive guard here.
Nichols content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Gaines is working an open guard so Nichols takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nichols bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaines's head backwards.#T1##TD#
Nichols closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaines did well to prevent Nichols getting side control.
Gaines is trying to maintain the position but Nichols is very close to passing his half guard.
Nichols wants to pass the guard but Gaines is defending well.
Nichols controlling the action here. #SU#
Nichols gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Nichols.#T2#
Nichols turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaines. That did some damage!
Gaines is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nichols scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaines drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Nichols.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nichols scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaines should have avoided that one.
Nichols is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Nichols.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nichols takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Nichols lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gaines can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nichols and Gaines drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nichols.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HRL86
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1##CL#
Oliviera has Gaines up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gaines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliviera walks away with a smile on his face. Gaines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Oliviera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Oliviera pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Gaines defends it easily. #SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Oliviera wants to sweep here but Gaines controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Oliviera working for a triangle but Gaines defends it easily.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.
Gaines passes Oliviera's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Oliviera gets full guard.#SUB#
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaines gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaines doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaines manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gaines is posturing up here but Oliviera has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gaines tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gaines has to tap! Slick submission there by Oliviera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
Santino Oliviera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL84
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Bruinbrood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bruinbrood lands in his opponent's guard.
Gaines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Bruinbrood pushes his legs off easily.
Bruinbrood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaines's guard. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaines defends it well.
Bruinbrood wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gaines blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bruinbrood. #T1#
Gaines regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruinbrood trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Bruinbrood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Bruinbrood throws a strike but Gaines rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bruinbrood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruinbrood striking off his back but it's not causing Gaines any problems. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood is looking for a triangle but Gaines pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Bruinbrood wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruinbrood looking to control.
Bruinbrood pulls Gaines in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gaines gets tackled into the cage by Bruinbrood. Bruinbrood maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bruinbrood smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Bruinbrood scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.#T3##SUB#
Gaines working for a triangle but Bruinbrood defends it easily. #SUB#
Gaines working for submissions but it's allowed Bruinbrood to get to half guard.
Bruinbrood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaines wants to control but Bruinbrood is keeping busy. #SU2#
Bruinbrood gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bruinbrood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaines tried to counter with a leg kick but Bruinbrood avoided it.#TD2#
Bruinbrood shoots in and bounces Gaines off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gaines being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bruinbrood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakkie Bruinbrood 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##TD2#
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bruinbrood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gaines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruinbrood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Bruinbrood trying to control from Gaines's half guard. Gaines has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruinbrood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruinbrood is continuing to stall.#T1#
Gaines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bruinbrood trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaines working for a triangle but Bruinbrood defends it easily.
Bruinbrood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruinbrood trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruinbrood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bruinbrood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruinbrood throwing strikes from guard but Gaines blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruinbrood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Bruinbrood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Bruinbrood turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bruinbrood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gaines tries to buck Bruinbrood off but Bruinbrood is having none of it.
Gaines parries the strikes from Bruinbrood easily there. Bruinbrood is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gaines to escape.
Gaines is trying to control Bruinbrood's posture but Bruinbrood avoids it. #SUB2#
Bruinbrood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bruinbrood throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Bruinbrood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gaines sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gaines manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bruinbrood is trying to maintain the position but Gaines is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruinbrood is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaines from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruinbrood wants to get back to full guard.
Bruinbrood trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sakkie Bruinbrood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bruinbrood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaines appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruinbrood scores with a four punch combination!#TD2#
Bruinbrood looking to score a takedown here. Gaines is defending well but Bruinbrood drives through and ends up in Gaines's guard.
Bruinbrood must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bruinbrood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaines keeping full guard, as Bruinbrood tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Bruinbrood postures up. #SU2#
Gaines is working an open guard so Bruinbrood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bruinbrood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Gaines tries to bench press Bruinbrood off him but Bruinbrood keeps the position.
Gaines prevents Bruinbrood from moving into mount. #SU2#
Bruinbrood stands up and beckons Gaines to his feet.
Ayden Gaines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bruinbrood scores with a takedown into Gaines's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle here but Bruinbrood uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Bruinbrood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gaines tries to improve position but can't.
We've been informed that Bruinbrood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bruinbrood has control of an arm but Gaines manages to advance to Bruinbrood's back!
Bruinbrood tries to escape the position.
Bruinbrood turns into Gaines and is now in his guard.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving. #T3#
Bruinbrood wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Gaines is trying to control the position but Bruinbrood postures up.
Gaines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruinbrood wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Gaines can't keep his opponent in guard - Bruinbrood advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gaines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bruinbrood pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bruinbrood missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bruinbrood wants to pass the guard but Gaines is defending well. #SU2#
Bruinbrood decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Bruinbrood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakkie Bruinbrood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruinbrood 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakkie Bruinbrood!

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Gaines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gaines jumps guard but Oliviera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Gaines to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Gaines avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaines preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaines is sitting in close to Oliviera's body. Oliviera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gaines is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gaines is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Oliviera.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Santino Oliviera!
An out of breath Santino Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Isidoro sizes up Gaines with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Isidoro stuns Gaines with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riccardo Isidoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isidoro jabs at Gaines's body.
Isidoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Isidoro lands a nice hook to Gaines's body. Gaines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Isidoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Isidoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaines drops his hands momentarily and Isidoro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Isidoro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaines looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gaines takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isidoro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Isidoro scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Jab, jab by Isidoro - just one landing.
Isidoro feints a jab promting Gaines to slip. Isidoro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gaines slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gaines gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Isidoro.
Isidoro wants to slow Gaines down by chopping away at his legs.
Gaines tries a quick counter leg kick but Isidoro is wise to it.
Gaines is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Isidoro lands a slapping body shot.
Isidoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Isidoro lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Gaines goes down and covers up as Isidoro starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riccardo Isidoro!

Event: HRL65
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Gaines takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mccall scores with a body shot.
Mccall scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaines should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mccall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mccall lands a jab.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Mccall ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gaines out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holden Mccall!
During a confident post fight interview, Holden Mccall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL62
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Mccall lands a jab.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice uppercut lands for Mccall. That snapped Gaines's head back.
Mccall throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Gaines is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mccall with a nice calf kick.
Holden Mccall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines walks into a jab.
Mccall darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Mccall steps in with a hook that catches Gaines right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mccall follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gaines looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Mccall!
A victorious Holden Mccall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL58
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hussin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hussin lands in his opponent's guard.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB2#
Gaines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin postures up and lands a big shot to Gaines's brow.
Hussin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaines on the ground.
Hussin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hussin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hussin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hussin trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hussin works over Gaines with some ground and pound from guard.
Hussin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin cracks Gaines with a solid left hand.
Hussin with a nice head shot there.
Hussin works over Gaines with some ground and pound from guard.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hussin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussin distracts Gaines with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hussin trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hussin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaines's guard.
Hussin is trying to control. Gaines wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gaines taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard.
Hussin is keen to just control but Gaines is a slippery customer.
Hussin is nestled in close to Gaines, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin lands with a punch from half guard.
Gaines on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaines with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hussin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hussin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hussin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working. #T3#
Hussin content to control rather than advance.
Gaines on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaines with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hussin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaines is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard.
Gaines has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gaines is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard.
Hussin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Hussin working the head and body with strikes.
Hussin trying to control the action but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hussin working Gaines over with strikes.
Hussin winds up and cracks Gaines with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussin lands a nice short elbow.
Hussin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Gaines's head. #SUB2#
Gaines looking for submissions off his back.
Hussin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gaines enables Hussin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gaines manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Hussin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaines is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hussin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hussin controls the pace.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Hussin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaines can do to turn this around?
Gaines is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hussin trying to control the action but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Hussin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hussin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Gaines's hands, connecting with Gaines's forehead.
Hussin wants to control but Gaines is keeping him busy.
Hussin is nestled in close to Gaines, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hussin lands with a punch from half guard.
Gaines is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaines taking some punishment here, with Hussin in his half guard. #ROC#Gaines is rocked!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussin lands a nice short elbow.
Gaines is still in real trouble! Can Hussin finish him?
Hussin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hussin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Hussin seems content to control.
Hussin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hussin is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gaines is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hussin fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gaines from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hussin! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anwar Hussin!
A very excited looking Anwar Hussin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL53
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Balgav shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Balgav was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Balgav stands up and beckons Gaines to his feet. #TD#
Balgav is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaines's half guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balgav missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balgav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Balgav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balgav trying to control the pace.
Balgav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balgav wants to pass to mount but Gaines is defending the position.
Balgav sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Balgav takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Balgav keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gaines is trying to get back to full guard.
Balgav wants to stand but Gaines has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Balgav takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Balgav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balgav is taking a breather. Gaines says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Balgav is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balgav is controlling the pace.
Balgav slips a nice elbow through Gaines's hands, connecting with Gaines's forehead.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Balgav stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gaines is still on wobbly legs! Can Balgav finish him?
Balgav steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gaines is out on his feet! Balgav sets himself and nearly takes Gaines's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Borscht Balgav!
Borscht Balgav very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HRL45
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sosa rushes Gaines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Gaines gets control of Sosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gaines will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily.
Gaines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sosa is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Sosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Gaines looking for a guillotine here but Sosa defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Gaines looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sosa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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#
Gaines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sosa defends well.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sosa instigates a clinch. #T3##TD#
Gaines pulls Sosa into guard. #SUB#
Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sosa trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaines throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaines not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sosa rushes Gaines and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Sosa leaning against his opponent.
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 Ayden Gaines will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Sosa closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gaines pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gaines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Let's hope that Sosa 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.#SUB#
Gaines is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gaines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Gaines tries to keep at a distance but Sosa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaines looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Gaines has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sosa uses from the top position.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Sosa from controlling successfully.
Sosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sosa trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaines has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sosa has managed to get both his arms back between Gaines's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Sosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaines has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sosa has managed to get both his arms back between Gaines's legs - danger averted.
Sosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sosa trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sosa moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sosa slows down the pace here.
Sosa stalls.
Come on Sosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sosa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sosa is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Gaines pulls guard successfully.
Sosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kendrick Sosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gaines manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Sosa from controlling successfully.
Ayden Gaines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaines is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Gaines keeping full guard, as Sosa tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sosa gets a clinch.
Sosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Gaines decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Gaines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaines being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gaines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Gaines looking to control.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving. #SUB#
Gaines throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Sosa instigates a clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sosa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sosa is pushing Gaines up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Gaines pulls guard.
Sosa wants to control from the top but Gaines keeps moving.
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gaines has his feet on Sosa's thighs here. He's pushed Sosa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sosa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ayden Gaines!

Event: HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Banks pulls guard.
Gaines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaines defends well.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banks looking for a guillotine here but Gaines defends easily.
Gaines trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banks keeping full guard, as Gaines tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gaines avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaines postures up. #SUB2#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Banks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gaines should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Banks has tightened it up now! Gaines should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL40
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Espinoza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Espinoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
Espinoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Espinoza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Espinoza tenderised Gaines's leg. Gaines is trying to keep his angry face on.
Espinoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Espinoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Espinoza with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Espinoza scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaines 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.#T1#
Espinoza with the inside leg kick.
Espinoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Espinoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaines's sensitive parts.
Gaines tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaines on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Espinoza. Espinoza obviously looking to wear him down.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Espinoza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Espinoza.
Espinoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Espinoza lands a leg kick that knocks Gaines off balance momentarily.
Espinoza throws a leg kick which misses Gaines's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaines tries to avoid it.
Espinoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Espinoza 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 Gaines has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gaines and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gaines only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Espinoza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Espinoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Espinoza.
Gaines's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espinoza feints and then cracks Gaines's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gaines down.
Espinoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yair Espinoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gaines blocks a low kick nicely.
Yair Espinoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinoza tried to score with a low kick but Gaines checks it.
Gaines tries a quick counter leg kick but Espinoza is wise to it.
Espinoza misses with a low kick.
Espinoza throws out a leg kick but Gaines moves out of range and Espinoza only half commits.
Gaines appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Espinoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaines takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Espinoza scores with a leg kick.
Espinoza is looking to chop away at Gaines's legs. #T1#
Espinoza thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Espinoza is looking to chop away at Gaines's legs.
Gaines flicks out a counter leg kick but Espinoza steps away.
Espinoza misses with a low kick as Gaines jumps back.
A low kick lands for Espinoza.
A nice inside leg kick there by Espinoza. That's going to slow Gaines down.
Espinoza connects with an inside leg kick.
Espinoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Espinoza tries to land a leg kick but Gaines saw it coming and moves away.
Gaines tries a quick counter leg kick but Espinoza is wise to it.
Espinoza tried to score with a low kick but Gaines checks it.
Gaines feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Espinoza tries to work over Gaines's front leg with a kick but Gaines checks it.
Gaines only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Espinoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaines keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaines flicks out a counter leg kick but Espinoza steps away.
Gaines checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaines feints a counter leg kick.
Espinoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Gaines checks it.
Gaines only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A leg kick checked by Gaines.
A low kick lands for Espinoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yair Espinoza 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#
Espinoza scores with a leg kick.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Gaines sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Espinoza backing away here, and Gaines unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Espinoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaines can do to turn this around?
Espinoza connects with an inside leg kick.
Espinoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaines blocks the leg kick.
Espinoza 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Espinoza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gaines might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Espinoza has got the better of the exchanges.
Espinoza lands a leg kick that knocks Gaines off balance momentarily.
Espinoza connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Espinoza lands a leg kick that knocks Gaines off balance momentarily.
Gaines 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.
Espinoza thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Yair Espinoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Gaines sees it coming and moves out of range.
Espinoza backing away here, and Gaines unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Espinoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Gaines.
Gaines was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Espinoza misses with a low kick.
Gaines checks a low kick from Espinoza.
Espinoza wants to land a leg kick but Gaines is out of range. #T2#
Espinoza tries to land a leg kick but Gaines saw it coming and moves away.
Espinoza thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Espinoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Gaines sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gaines only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gaines checks a low kick from Espinoza.
Gaines tries a quick counter leg kick but Espinoza is wise to it.
Espinoza throws a solid leg kick but Gaines takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Espinoza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Espinoza motions for Gaines to come forward. Espinoza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Espinoza backing away here, and Gaines unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ayden Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Espinoza misses with a leg kick.
Espinoza backing away here, and Gaines unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yair Espinoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Espinoza 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Yair Espinoza!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Yair Espinoza!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Yair Espinoza!

Yair Espinoza wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Waters tries to keep at a distance but Gaines has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gaines has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waters uses from the top position.
Waters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gaines looking for subs off his back but Waters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gaines works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaines isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Waters stacks Gaines on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Waters!
Waters controlling the position. #T1#
Gaines is not content to let Waters control the position.
Waters gets to mount! Gaines was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Waters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaines wants to hold on but Waters pushes him away.
Gaines slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gaines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaines is working hard here to advance position.
Waters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Waters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaines trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Waters manages to pass to mount!
Gaines is trying to escape the mount.
Gaines tries to lock up and control but Waters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Gaines is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaines wants to hold on but Waters pushes him away.
Waters wants to control the pace but Gaines is squirming around nicely.
Gaines is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

River Waters 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##CL2#
Waters darts in and clinches Gaines up against the cage.#TD#
Gaines gets control of Waters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gaines will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gaines working for a triangle but Waters defends it easily. #SUB#
Gaines throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Waters escapes and throws Gaines's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee asks Waters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Waters prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaines is letting Waters control him for a moment. #T1#
Gaines struggling a bit here.
Gaines definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waters happy to just control the position for now.
Waters tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gaines's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaines is looking for a sweep.
Gaines tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Waters easily slips into full mount!
Gaines tries to hold on but Waters postures up.
Gaines really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Waters thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Waters prevents Gaines from getting the reversal.
Waters avoids the attempt from Gaines to control.
Waters controlling the pace for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Waters there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Waters looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Waters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaines is looking to escape.
Waters controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaines is wriggling around trying to escape.
Waters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

River Waters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Gaines moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gaines manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Waters pushes his legs off easily.
Gaines can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waters controls the pace.
Waters is continuing to stall.
Waters passes Gaines's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Gaines looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waters prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Gaines wants to control but Waters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaines has a hand on Waters's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Waters takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gaines is desperately trying to improve his position but Waters has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Waters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Waters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaines is looking to escape.
Gaines manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Still in half guard, Waters seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gaines is looking to improve his position.
Waters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaines trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gaines regains half guard.#SUB#
Gaines looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Waters pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gaines is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Waters is trying to control here but Gaines has managed to regain half guard. #SUB#
Gaines looking for a kimura from the bottom but Waters passes into side control!
Gaines seems a little lost for a moment, as Waters dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaines keeps working.
Ayden Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River Waters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaines manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to River Waters.
I've got Waters winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Waters!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gaines moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gaines manages to pull guard.
Willams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Gaines has his feet on Willams's thighs here. He's pushed Willams off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Willams screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ayden Gaines!

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