Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Holiday shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Holiday finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holiday thows a huge punch but Santos dodges it nicely.
Santos is looking to control Holiday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Holiday working the head and body with strikes.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Holiday is very close to passing his half guard.
Holiday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holiday prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos has hold of Holiday's hands but Holiday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Santos gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holiday preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holiday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holiday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Santos pushes a forearm under Holiday's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Holiday is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Santos!
A less than humble Leonardo Santos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGrew with a body shot.
Thompson looks to land a combination but McGrew avoids it well. #CL#
McGrew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
McGrew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
McGrew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin McGrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrew. McGrew gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a series of punches but McGrew moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
McGrew has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson tries to work over McGrew's front leg with a kick but McGrew checks it.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGrew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGrew shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but McGrew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thompson manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
McGrew shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGrew wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##ES2#
Thompson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGrew fails to pull guard.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent McGrew's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGrew.
McGrew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thompson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGrew can't get the takedown.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
McGrew jumps guard but Thompson stands there with McGrew around his waist. McGrew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGrew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGrew can't get the takedown.
McGrew is breathing heavily.
McGrew is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGrew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson is looking to chop away at McGrew's legs.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
McGrew tries to clinch up.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGrew.
McGrew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have McGrew backpedaling. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to bum rush McGrew with a series of wild strikes but McGrew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrew attempts a counter takedown but Thompson avoids it well and moves away.
McGrew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson misses with a hook.
McGrew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dave Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but McGrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
McGrew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson takes a swing at McGrew's ribcage but misses.
It looked like McGrew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGrew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson. #ROC2#McGrew is rocked!
Thompson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks McGrew out cold! McGrew is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Thompson!
After winning the bout, Dave Thompson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Griffin connects with a high kick.
Jab by Griffin.
Tou shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tou gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xigua Tou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tou manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin jabs Tou right on the nose. Tou blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin managing to control the position.
We've been hearing that Tou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Tou 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.
Tou pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffin trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Griffin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Tou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Tou.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin won't allow Tou to sweep him here.
Tou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tou is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Tou wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #ES2#
Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Tou has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
Tou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin digs a good hook to Tou's body.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Griffin scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Griffin.
Tou shoots in but no luck this time.
Xigua Tou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffin - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Griffin tries to keep at a distance but Tou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tou tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tou drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Griffin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tou uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xigua Tou's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a big counter head kick but Tou avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Tou. #BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xigua Tou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Griffin scores with a head kick.
Tou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Griffin scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tou is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin working over Tou with some ground and pound. Tou looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin tries to stand and escape but Tou is controlling the position.
Tou wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin wants to stand up but Tou is controlling the position.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Tou's head.
Tou is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Griffin misses with a head shot. Tou uses the momentum to regain guard. #SU2#
Griffin stands and steps away. Tou gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Tou drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tou won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Tou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tou throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Tou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Tou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Griffin uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tou is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffin off and has taken his back!#T4#
Tou scores with punches and elbows.
Griffin trying to control but not successfully.
Tou is trying to stick to Griffin's back but Griffin is turning into Tou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Griffin.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and waves to Tou to follow him.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tou in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Tou with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Tou has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xigua Tou's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
Griffin lands a big head kick that sends Tou tumbling to the mat! Griffin takes a step backwards and waves Tou back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tou is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Griffin!
Oh Tou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Tou - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Griffin!
Chris Griffin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1#
Buakaw misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Soto moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Soto successfully pulls guard.
Soto looking for a sweep. Not yet Soto, not yet.
Soto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buakaw manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Buakaw keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soto 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.
Soto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Soto is working to tighten his grip on Buakaw's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Buakaw has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Soto is really squeezing tight and eventually Buakaw passes out! Soto breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafael Soto!
Our winner, Rafael Soto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 60:Caceres vs Wallace
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Holiday doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Ganozri counters with a shoot takedown. Holiday fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holiday holds on and takes a little breather.
Ganozri throwing strikes but missing.
Ganozri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganozri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ganozri throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ganozri's guard. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Holiday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Holiday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ganozri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ganozri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holiday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ganozri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Holiday trying to control but Ganozri is working from the bottom.
Holiday won't allow Ganozri to sweep him here.
Holiday with a nice head shot there.
Holiday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holiday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holiday trying to control but Ganozri is working from the bottom.
Holiday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ganozri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holiday postures up in Ganozri's guard and throws a big left but Ganozri blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ganozri has Holiday pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ganozri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Holiday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ganozri sprawls well initially but Holiday persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holiday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ganozri defending well though.
Holiday is nestled in close to Ganozri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ganozri trying to control but Holiday postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holiday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holiday tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ganozri.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ganozri is looking for a sweep. Holiday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holiday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holiday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganozri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holiday.
Holiday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Holiday there.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holiday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ganozri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Holiday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holiday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holiday is thwarting Ganozri's attempts to control the position.
Ganozri is looking for a sweep. Holiday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holiday shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganozri tries to sprawl out of it but Holiday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ganozri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holiday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holiday wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calidale Holiday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ganozri.
Holiday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ganozri tries to avoid it but Holiday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ganozri to the ground. Ganozri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ganozri as Holiday shoots in.
Calidale Holiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ganozri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holiday on his heels. He'll look to pass Holiday's guard now, I'm sure.
Ganozri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holiday seems keen to control Ganozri's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganozri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holiday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganozri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holiday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ganozri. #T1##ES2#
Holiday pushes Ganozri off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Holiday gets a clinch.
Holiday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganozri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holiday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Holiday pulls Ganozri into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holiday can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganozri throwing strikes from guard but Holiday blocks nicely.
Calidale Holiday has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ganozri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holiday holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Holiday wants to stand and escape but Ganozri is having none of it.
Ganozri landing with the ground and pound.
Holiday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganozri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ganozri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday controlling the position.
Holiday is continuing to stall.
Ganozri is in close to Holiday's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holiday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ganozri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ganozri chips away with some ground and pound.
Ganozri stops Holiday from standing up.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Holiday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ganozri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holiday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ganozri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holiday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganozri throwing strikes but missing.
Ganozri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ganozri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holiday wants to stand and escape but Ganozri is having none of it.
Holiday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganozri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganozri won't allow Holiday to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holiday leaves Ganozri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Ganozri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganozri tries for a takedown but Holiday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holiday throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mo Ganozri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Holiday tries for a takedown but Ganozri circles away easily#TD#
and Ganozri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holiday's guard.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganozri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ganozri stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Holiday has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ganozri manages to get his head free but now Holiday has transitioned to an armbar! Ganozri grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Holiday! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calidale Holiday!
Calidale Holiday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Murat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Murat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murat wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson tries to kick Murat off but Murat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Thompson won't allow Murat to pass to mount.
Murat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat drops an elbow to the side of Thompson's head.
Murat stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Murat working Thompson over with strikes.
Murat keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Murat lands strikes from half guard.
Murat lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson pushes Murat off looking to stand but Murat dives back in and keeps control.
Murat working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Murat is controlling him well.
Thompson has hold of Murat's hands but Murat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!#SUB2#
Murat is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murat to get the leverage.
Murat wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson has hold of Murat's hands but Murat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murat scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Murat is working for a submission of some sort.
Murat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murat working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murat is taking a breather. Thompson 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.
Thompson is trying to stand back up but Murat is controlling him #T2#
Murat wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murat lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Thompson quite badly. Thompson pulls Murat in close trying to recover. Murat postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Thompson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Thompson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joachim Murat!
During a confident post fight interview, Joachim Murat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1#
Tou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tou walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Tou shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Tou's side.
Tou walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
Tou misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
BOOM! Jones lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tou. Tou tries to recover but Jones is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tou lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambalaya Jones!

Event: SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt.
Drago shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Drago gets the takedown into side control.
Soto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Soto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Drago seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soto is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Drago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Drago is trying for a kimura here. Soto looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drago wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 57: Caceres vs Standifer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Thompson is rocked!
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Chandler counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SPFT #1
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Soto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araujo throws out the jab.
Soto wants to counter with a clinch but Araujo pushes him away.#CL2#
Soto has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Araujo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Soto drags the fight down to the ground.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araujo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Soto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Soto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo trying to keep a closed guard but Soto is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araujo pulls Soto in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Araujo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soto, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soto is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it. #SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soto is avoiding damage well.
Soto is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Soto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo prevents Soto from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Araujo wants to finish this one by submission but Soto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Araujo. #SUB#
Araujo goes for an armbar but Soto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Soto.
Soto trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Araujo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Araujo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Araujo! #REVR#
Soto is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Araujo swings around for an armbar but Soto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Soto controlling him for the moment.
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Soto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Araujo stacks Soto 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 Araujo!#SUB#
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Araujo scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soto quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Soto is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo. #SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Soto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Araujo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Araujo!#T1##SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soto keeps working.
Araujo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soto!
Araujo throwing strikes here but Soto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB#
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Soto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Soto and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Soto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
Araujo works to advance to full mount. Soto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soto tries to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo trying to control but Soto is having none of it.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto can do to turn this around?
Araujo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Soto is in real trouble.
Jonathas Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Soto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Araujo looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Araujo looking to break Soto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Araujo is trying to stick to Soto's back but Soto is turning into Araujo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Araujo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soto.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soto wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet. #T4#
Soto looking to pass the guard.
Araujo pulls Soto in to control the position.
Soto stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Soto keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Soto tries for a kimura but Araujo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathas Araujo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Soto closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Soto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Araujo defends it easily.#SUB#
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Araujo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Soto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soto wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy. #T1#
Soto won't allow Araujo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soto sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo is pressing down on Soto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soto is holding on for now.
Soto trying to control but Araujo postures up. #SUB2#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soto defends it well.
Araujo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rafael Soto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Araujo fails to advance to Soto's back.
Araujo controlling the position easily from mount.
Araujo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Araujo tightening his grip on Soto, looking for the choke.
Soto wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Araujo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Araujo struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Soto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Soto showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for the choke from the back position but Soto is controlling his hands well.
Soto can't escape the position. #SUB#
Soto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Araujo's arms. #SUB#
Araujo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##SUB#
Araujo is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Araujo 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, Soto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soto is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Soto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soto tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Araujo looking to break Soto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Araujo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 56:John vs Slater
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Akutagawa lands a big head kick that sends Tou tumbling to the mat! Akutagawa takes a step backwards and waves Tou back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akutagawa.
Xigua Tou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akutagawa is trying to defend but Tou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Akutagawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou.
Tou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tou is trying to control. Akutagawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akutagawa keeping hold of Tou's head, controlling as best he can.
Tou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akutagawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou. #T1#
Tou prevents Akutagawa from improving his position.
Tou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akutagawa defending well though.
Akutagawa is trying to maintain the position but Tou is very close to passing his half guard.
Tou throwing shots but Akutagawa is blocking nicely.
Tou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akutagawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tou seems to be working for a kimura but Akutagawa defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akutagawa keeping hold of Tou's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akutagawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tou's head.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Akutagawa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tou has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Akutagawa counters with a nice right hand that sends Tou toppling to the canvas! Tou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Akutagawa finish him?!#CUT2#Xigua Tou's cut is getting worse.
Akutagawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Akutagawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Tou is rocked!#T3#
Akutagawa is stalking Tou. Tou circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Akutagawa, and it's lights out! Tou really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Akutagawa!
A relieved looking Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 56:John vs Slater
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Jake tries to clinch but Holiday moves out of range.
Jake leaves Holiday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Jake takes the fight into the clinch.
Jake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Jake.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holiday has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Holiday missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday blocks a body shot from Jake.
Holiday wants to stall.
Holiday prevents a body shot from Jake.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands a nice uppercut.
Jake lands a left hand.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards. #T1#
Holiday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holiday looks winded!
Jake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paul Jake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calidale Holiday.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake works on Holiday's body with a couple of short punches.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holiday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Jake lands a left hand.
Jake lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Jake.
A left hand lands to the body for Jake.
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jake is working Holiday over against the cage.
Jake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jake lands a shot to the body.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jake lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Jake.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jake lands a shot to the body.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jake.
Jake lands a left hand. #T3#
Jake lands a shot to the body.
Holiday takes a shot to the head.
Jake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jake lands a right hand.
Jake lands a left hand.
A short right from Jake on the inside.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Jake cracks Holiday with a nice body shot.
Holiday wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jake.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake is leaning against Holiday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Jake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jake is leaning against Holiday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jake presses Holiday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Jake.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jake lands with a right to the head.
Jake lands with a left to the head.
Jake scores with a hook to the body.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Jake.
Jake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jake dominated that round.
That's time! Jake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Jake takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jake lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jake.
Jake lands with a light punch inside.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paul Jake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Jake. #ROC#Holiday is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Calidale Holiday has been cut.
Holiday is breathing heavily.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holiday is still on wobbly legs! Can Jake finish him?
A short left from Jake.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holiday backwards. #T1#
A short left from Jake.
Jake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Jake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holiday can do to turn this around?
A short right from Jake on the inside.
Jake works on Holiday's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Jake.
Jake lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Jake is working Holiday over against the cage.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Holiday seems to have recovered his senses.
Jake cracks Holiday with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Jake.
Good body shot from Jake.
Jake lands a shoulder strike.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jake is leaning against Holiday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Jake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Jake digs a right hand underneath Holiday's ribcage. Holiday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Jake.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
A short uppercut from Jake.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Jake lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Jake - that landed with a thud.
Jake digs a right hand into Holiday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holiday's gas tank.
Jake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake lands an uppercut.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake lands with a right to the head.
Jake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
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!
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Jake as the two fighters clinch.
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jake.#T4#
Nice body punch from Jake.
Jake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake cracks Holiday with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Jake.
Jake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Jake.
A short uppercut from Jake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jake lands a hook that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Jake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jake scores with a shoulder strike.
Jake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holiday backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jake scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calidale Holiday's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Jake moves into range and clinches up with Holiday.
Jake lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jake.
Jake lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Jake.
A right hand to the body from Jake.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Jake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Jake works on Holiday's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jake.
Jake scores with a shot to the side of Holiday's head.
Jake lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Jake.
Jake lands with a left to the head.
Holiday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Jake gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jake.
Jake lands a body shot.
Jake lands an uppercut.
Jake scores with a shot to the side of Holiday's head. #T1#
Jake pushes Holiday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jake.
Jake lands a right hand.
Jake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jake lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jake lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holiday to his knees! Jake keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jake!

Event: HFC 53: Caceres vs Akutagawa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Van Elburg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Elburg. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Van Elburg avoids it well.
Van Elburg's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Elburg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Elburg cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Van Elburg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Elburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Elburg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Elburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Van Elburg.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at Canadian Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Van Elburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch. #T1#
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Elburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg lands with a right to the head.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson misses with the head strike. #T2#
Thompson working aggressively here.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg takes a shot to the head.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Elburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Van Elburg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Van Elburg misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Elburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Elburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Van Elburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Elburg cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Elburg dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Van Elburg looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Van Elburg has managed to clinch.
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!
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Van Elburg. #T1#
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
Van Elburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson pushes Van Elburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg blocks an uppercut.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Van Elburg working aggressively here. #T2#
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with some punches.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vincent Van Elburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Van Elburg tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Van Elburg lands with a left to the head.
Van Elburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Van Elburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Van Elburg working aggressively here. #T4#
Thompson lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Van Elburg's head.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Thompson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Elburg.
A short uppercut from Van Elburg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Van Elburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Elburg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Elburg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Elburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Elburg scores with a counter punch that sends Thompson to the canvas! Van Elburg smells blood - he's punishing Thompson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thompson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Van Elburg!
A relieved looking Vincent Van Elburg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris with the inside leg kick.
Norris misses with a hook #TD#
and Holiday counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holiday postures up and lands a big shot to Norris's brow.
Holiday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holiday pushing down on Norris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holiday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holiday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Norris is rocked!
Holiday thows a huge punch but Norris dodges it nicely.
Holiday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Norris is still in real trouble! Can Holiday finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holiday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norris seems to have recovered his senses.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Holiday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Norris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holiday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Holiday maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Norris could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Holiday has cracked it and Norris is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Holiday!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calidale Holiday!
After winning the bout, Calidale Holiday thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 52: Sidorov vs Chai
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Zapina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a low kick but Zapina moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Zapina steps into range and cracks Thompson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thompson flops backwards and Zapina dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson wants to stand up but Zapina is controlling him.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Thompson wriggles free and stands up.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Zapina counters with a hugh head kick that removes Thompson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olan Zapina!
A very excited looking Olan Zapina 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: HFC Fight Night 9
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Holiday darts in looking for a takedown but Blake gets double underhooks and turns Holiday into the cage.
Danny Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holiday. #CL#
Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Blake.
Holiday fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calidale Holiday.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Holiday looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake just leaning against Holiday, taking a breather.
Holiday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holiday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Calidale Holiday has been cut.
A body shot lands from Blake.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blake. #T1#
Blake leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Blake on the inside.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holiday's defenses.
Blake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Calidale Holiday's cut even more.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holiday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blake is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blake slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake lands a nice elbow.
Blake connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Calidale Holiday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blake lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holiday takes a shot to the head.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holiday's defenses.
Blake crunches a lovely knee into Holiday's ribcage.
Blake lands an elbow inside that Holiday shrugs off. #CUT#Calidale Holiday's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holiday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holiday.
Blake working Holiday over with knees to the body.
Blake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calidale Holiday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Blake!
Danny Blake took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RISE 171
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Soto slips under a jab from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from PÃ©rez lands.
PÃ©rez lunges at Soto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soto's hand.
Soto tries to clinch but PÃ©rez moves away
letting PÃ©rez counter with a right hand.
PÃ©rez sizes up Soto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
PÃ©rez keeps the fight on the outside.
PÃ©rez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
PÃ©rez drops Soto with a beautiful combination! Soto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - PÃ©rez is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Soto is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rafael Soto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto is aggressively charging in as PÃ©rez backs up avoiding any damage. PÃ©rez tosses out a jab and Soto runs right into it face first! Soto is out cold! PÃ©rez dropped down on all fours and is barking in Soto's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ariel PÃ©rez!
During a confident post fight interview, Ariel PÃ©rez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Eye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tou is defended easily by Eye.#TD#
Eye shoots in and gets a takedown into Tou's guard.
Eye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tou is trying to keep Eye in close. #SUB2#
Tou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Tou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Eye trying to control the position from guard on top but Tou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Eye distracts Tou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eye is stalling in the full guard.
Tou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eye is one step ahead there.
Tou keeping moving, preventing Eye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tou working for a triangle but Eye defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eye's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eye wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eye scoring with some ground and pound.
Tou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eye is one step ahead there.
Eye throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Eye working some strikes from top position.
Eye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tou 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#
Eye has a hand on Tou's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tou takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Eye 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.
Tou lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eye hang on?
Eye is working to get back to half guard.
Tou misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Tou putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tou thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eye is desperately trying to improve his position but Tou has a good base and remains in mount.
Tou with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eye tries to hold on but Tou pushes him away. #SUB2#
Tou swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Eye is now in Tou's guard. A big mistake from Tou there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eye trying to control the position from guard on top but Tou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tou looking for a sweep. Not yet Tou, not yet.
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 Pinky Eye will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eye slaps away a takedown attempt from Tou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eye tries for a takedown but Tou circles away easily#CL2#
and Tou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Eye gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tou regains guard.
Eye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tou is trying to control Eye's posture but Eye avoids it.
Eye controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou looks to move to half guard but instead Eye has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Eye looking to control but Tou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tou is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Eye goes for an armbar but Tou turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tou.
Eye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tou's guard. #REVR#
Tou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Eye is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Eye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eye is trying to keep Tou in close.
Tou throws a big elbow that misses.
Eye wants to sweep but no luck.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Tou won't allow Eye to sweep him here. #SUB#
Eye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tou wants to control from the top but Eye keeps moving.
Tou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tou's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Eye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eye trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom.
Pinky Eye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinky Eye dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Eye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eye stuffs the takedown attempt from Tou. Tou gets slowly back to his feet.
Eye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tou is fending him off so far but Eye persists. Nope, Tou circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Eye throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eye is in Tou's guard.
Eye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eye scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tou is trying to hold Eye in close to prevent damage but Eye has managed to pass into half guard.
Tou wants to improve his position but Eye is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eye looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Eye 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.
Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tou can do to turn this around?
Eye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eye trying to control the action but Tou is working from the bottom.
Eye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Xigua Tou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tou tries to get to full guard but Eye has control of the leg.
Tou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eye distracts Tou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tou looking for a sweep. Not yet Tou, not yet. #T3#
Eye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tou pulls Eye in close to his closed guard and prevents Eye from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tou's head.
Eye postures up in Tou's guard and throws a big left but Tou blocks it.
Eye stays in close to Tou's body and controls the position.
Eye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eye wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Eye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eye trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom.
Eye scoring with some ground and pound.
Eye won't allow Tou to sweep him here.
Eye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eye tries to free his leg and advance position but Tou is retaining full guard.
Eye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eye has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eye connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinky Eye!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pinky Eye thanked Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1#
A good leg kick by Leijerweerd.
Leijerweerd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leijerweerd lands a front kick.
Leijerweerd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tou.
Tou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leijerweerd cracks Tou with an open hand slap.
Tou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leijerweerd as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Tou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leijerweerd struggling a bit here.
Leijerweerd is looking for a sweep.
Leijerweerd is not content to let Tou control the position.
Tou working away.
Leijerweerd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leijerweerd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tou.
Leijerweerd is trying to control Tou's posture but Tou avoids it.
Leijerweerd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leijerweerd tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Leijerweerd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leijerweerd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Tou tries for a kimura but Leijerweerd is defending well.
Tou lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Tou has hold of Leijerweerd's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Leijerweerd tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tou cranks the arm and Leijerweerd screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Leijerweerd, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xigua Tou!
An out of breath Xigua Tou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Holiday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apolo counters with a left to the body.
Apolo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holiday doesn't seem bothered though.
Holiday shoots in but Apolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holiday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holiday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apolo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calidale Holiday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holiday misses with a takedown
and Apolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Calidale Holiday has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holiday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holiday is breathing heavily.
Holiday fails with the takedown
and Holiday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##KD2#
Apolo lands a big uppercut and Holiday crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holiday looks OK. Apolo waves Holiday back to his feet!#ROC2#Holiday is rocked!
A punch combination from Apolo misses.
Apolo drops Holiday with a naaaaasty hook - Holiday is in real trouble here! Apolo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Apolo!

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Sage has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Sage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Sage's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Sage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson letting Sage take a breather here.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Sage.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##TD#
Sage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Thompson is posturing up here but Sage has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thompson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thompson has to tap! Slick submission there by Sage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Sage!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Sage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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