Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL#59 Komaroff vs Puno
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Fighter 1 doesn't manage to clinch there - Habana circles away.
Habana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Habana counters with an outside leg kick. #TD2#
Habana gets caught flat footed, as Fighter 1 shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Habana pushes Fighter 1 off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Habana's calf.#CL#
Habana instigates a clinch.
Fighter 1 trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter 1 lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Habana rushes Fighter 1 and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Habana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter 1 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Fighter 1 blocks an elbow strike.
Fighter 1 working aggressively here.
Fighter 1 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Habana. #T1##BC2#
Fighter 1 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Habana is having none of it. #CL#
Habana has managed to clinch.
Habana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Habana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter 1 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Habana misses with a low kick.
Fighter 1 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Habana thows a leg kick but Fighter 1 checks it
and Fighter 1 counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Habana misses with a body kick.
Fighter 1 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Habana throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Fighter 1 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter 1 scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter 1 tries a body shot but Habana blocks it.
Habana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fighter 1 is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Fighter 1. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Fighter 1.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Habana lands with a left to the head.
Fighter 1 misses with some punches.
Habana misses with a punch to the body.
Habana lands a good knee to the midsection. Fighter 1 won't want to take too many of those.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Habana landing knees to the body.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Habana slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fighter 1 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Habana's brow.
Fighter 1 is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter 1 is defended easily by Habana.#T3##CL2#
Fighter 1 drives through and clinches with Habana against the cage.
Fighter 1 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Habana blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter 1. #BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.
Fighter 1 lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 misses with a takedown
and Habana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Habana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fighter 1, pushing him back against the cage.
Habana looking to stall.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fighter 1 tries to throw a body punch but Habana avoids it by throwing Fighter 1 back against the cage. #T4#
Habana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Habana prevents a body shot from Fighter 1.
A right hook to the body lands for Habana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter 1 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Habana lands an elbow just above Fighter 1 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Sparring Fighter 1 has been cut.
Fighter 1 avoids the elbow strike from Habana, against the cage.
Habana tries to land knees in the clinch but Fighter 1 avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch.
Habana misses with a low kick.
Habana connects with an inside leg kick.
Habana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Habana misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habana, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Habana is having none of it.
Habana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Fighter 1 tenderised Habana's leg. Habana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Habana throws a series of strikes that have Fighter 1 backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Habana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparring Fighter 1's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Fighter 1 moves into the clinch.
Habana misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fighter 1 closes the distance and clinches.
Habana dodges an elbow strike from Fighter 1.
Habana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Habana blocks an elbow strike from Fighter 1.
Habana lands a nice elbow.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter 1 throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana.
A short body shot lands from Habana as the two fighters clinch.
Bryan Habana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Habana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Habana prevents a body shot from Fighter 1.
Habana lands an elbow that stopped Fighter 1 in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Habana throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Fighter 1 closes the distance and pushes Habana back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter 1 dives in and grabs Habana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Habana pushes down on Fighter 1's head and hops out.#CL#
Habana closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Habana wants to stall.
Habana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fighter 1 can't find room to land a body shot as Habana controls the action. #BC2#
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 swinging wildly here.
Bryan Habana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Habana avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Fighter 1 clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Habana.
Fighter 1 is breathing heavily.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Habana misses with an elbow strike.
Habana landing knees to the head.
Fighter 1 creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Habana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fighter 1 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Habana looking to throw knees to the head but Fighter 1 is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fighter 1 wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Habana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Habana is having none of it. #CL#
Habana has closed the distance and engaged Fighter 1 in a 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!
Habana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fighter 1 blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter 1 has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fighter 1 misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habana throws a hook but Fighter 1 avoids it easily.
Fighter 1 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Fighter 1 darts in and clinches Habana up against the cage.
Habana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Habana. #T3#
Habana landing knees to the head.
Fighter 1 lands a left hand that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Habana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Habana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Habana. #BC#
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Habana misses with a low kick as Fighter 1 jumps back.
Fighter 1 throws a lazy head kick
and Habana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Fighter 1 instigates a clinch.
Habana scores with a shot to the side of Fighter 1's head. #BC#
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Fighter 1 clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter 1 fails to land.
A short right from Fighter 1 on the inside.
Fighter 1 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter 1 throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Fighter 1 avoids a wild elbow strike from Habana.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Habana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fighter 1 has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Habana blocks an elbow strike.
Fighter 1 prevents a body shot from Habana.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fighter 1 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fighter 1 avoids a wild elbow strike from Habana.#BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Habana pushes him off.
As Fighter 1 looks to move away, Habana throws a big counter combo but Fighter 1 just gets out of the way.
Habana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fighter 1 darts in trying to clinch
and Habana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fighter 1's knee momentarily.
Habana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter 1 can do to turn this around?
Habana misses with a double jab.
Habana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Habana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter 1.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Habana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sparring Fighter 1's cut.
That's time! Habana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Habana pushes him off.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fighter 1 tries to keep at a distance but Habana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fighter 1 connects with a knee to the head.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Habana is trying to maintain a safe position but Fighter 1 gets an underhook and turns Habana into the cage.
Fighter 1 tries to throw a body punch but Habana avoids it by throwing Fighter 1 back against the cage.
Habana tries to stall but Fighter 1 uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fighter 1 working aggressively here.
Habana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fighter 1 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fighter 1 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Habana's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Habana pushes Fighter 1 back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Habana throws an elbow but misses.
Fighter 1 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Habana blocking some punches.
Fighter 1 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Habana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Fighter 1 tries to break the clinch but Habana is controlling the position.
Habana lands a nice shot to the body.
Habana lands an elbow just above Fighter 1 's eye.
Habana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Fighter 1 fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Habana, pushing him back against the cage.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Habana breaks from the clinch.
Bryan Habana is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch.
Habana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sparring Fighter 1 is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Habana throws a head kick but Fighter 1 moves out of range.
Fighter 1 closes the distance and clinches up with Habana, looking for a takedown. Fighter 1 pushes Habana against the cage but Habana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Habana lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter 1's head.#ROC#
Fighter 1 is rocked!
Habana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fighter 1 is still on wobbly legs! Can Habana finish him?
Habana thows a body kick. Fighter 1 tries to catch it but that hurt 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!
Habana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter 1 seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Habana pushes Fighter 1 up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Fighter 1 lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter 1 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Habana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fighter 1 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Habana lands a damaging elbow.
Fighter 1 lands with a left to the head.
Habana lands with a light punch inside.
Clinched against the cage, Habana lands a big elbow that drops Fighter 1! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Fighter 1 is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Sparring Fighter 1 was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVI
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hero gets a clinch.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hero prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller gets through Hero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller can't get the takedown. #TD#
Miller gets control of Hero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hero is controlling him.
Miller trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hero throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Hero 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.#T1#
Hero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hero throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hero has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Hero keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller passes Hero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hero throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T2#
Hero wants to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller is nestled in close to Hero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller wants to take a breather but Hero is having none of it.
Hero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller thows a huge punch but Hero dodges it nicely.
Hero punching from the bottom.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Hero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hero defending well though.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
Hero misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hero wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well. #T3#
Hero throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Miller manages to pass to side control.
Miller working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller taking a breather here.
Hero misses with a strike from the bottom.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Hero throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Hero throws a few strikes from the bottom but Miller takes advantage and mounts!
Hero taking shots to the head.
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Hero throwing hammer fists to the chest of Miller. What's that going to do exactly?
Miller working the ground and pound effectively.
Hero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller blocks Hero's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Miller blocks Hero's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hero swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Miller trying to control but Hero is having none of it.
Miller blocks Hero's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hero is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Miller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#
Hero is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miller connects with a body shot.
Hero tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Hero tries to clinch
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hero can do to turn this around?
Miller cracks Hero with a hook to the temple - Hero is on wobbly legs here! Miller swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hero falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Miller wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeffrey Miller!
A relieved looking Jeffrey Miller 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: BFT-495: Hard Knock Life 14
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardwood.
Hardwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kochanowski.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardwood misses the target.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardwood.
Kochanowski throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardwood lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Hardwood.
Hardwood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hardwood blocks the low kick.
Kochanowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood throws a combination. Kochanowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Hardwood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hardwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Kochanowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kochanowski scrambles back to his feet.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kochanowski under the eye.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardwood defending well as Kochanowski loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Hardwood.
Hardwood works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood slips a jab from Kochanowski.
Hardwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kochanowski's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Kochanowski off balance momentarily.
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kochanowski misses with the combination.
Hardwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been informed that Kochanowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
Kochanowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kochanowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
That kick from Hardwood tenderised Kochanowski's leg. Kochanowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kochanowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Hardwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kochanowski missing with a left hand there. Hardwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood lands a jab to the head.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kochanowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Hardwood throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Donk. Hardwood catches Kochanowski right on the button with a cross.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Hardwood. #ROC#
Kochanowski is rocked!
Hardwood scores with a shot to the body.
Kochanowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardwood finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardwood, as that shot connected. #T4#
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kochanowski tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hardwood pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kochanowski is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Hardwood!
Lance Hardwood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL#46 Hardy vs Morgan
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Habana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Habana moves into the clinch successfully.
Kidd is looking to break free of the clinch but Habana has double underhooks.
Habana slowing the pace effectively.
Habana misses with a knee to the head.
Habana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Habana's elbow.
Kidd is trying to break free.
Kidd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Habana has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Habana has Kidd pressed against the cage, preventing Kidd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kidd breaks from the clinch.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Habana moves away.#T1#
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Habana scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Woo Kidd has been cut.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Habana is just out of range.
Kidd avoids the head kick by Habana.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Habana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Habana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Habana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kidd's sensitive parts.
Habana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Habana's head.
Kidd checks a low kick from Habana.
Kidd works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Habana.
Habana appears to be looking for a big counter.
Habana lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
Kidd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woo Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Habana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kidd's sensitive parts.
Kidd tries to bum rush Habana with a series of wild strikes but Habana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Kidd lands.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Habana blocks a jab.
Habana cracks the inside of Kidd's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
Kidd misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kidd takes a swing at Habana's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Habana gets a clinch.
Habana pushes off an throws an elbow but Kidd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
As Kidd looks to move away, Habana throws a big counter combo but Kidd just gets out of the way.
Habana scores with a spinning back kick!
Kidd tries to bum rush Habana with a series of wild strikes but Habana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Habana. That's going to slow Kidd down.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Habana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Habana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Habana.
Kidd throws a jab when Habana was well out of range.
Kidd throws a hook but Habana avoids it easily.
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!
Kidd takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Habana slips the punch.
Kidd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Habana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Habana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kidd.
Habana staying out of range there.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Habana avoids them all with ease.
Kidd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Habana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Habana manages to avoid it.
Kidd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Habana was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Habana.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Habana.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd needs to keep his hands up - Habana had a free shot at his head there.
Kidd blocks a head kick by Habana.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Habana lands a left and a right that send Kidd crashing to the mat, dazed. Habana thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kidd is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Habana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woo Kidd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Habana drops Kidd with a naaaaasty hook - Kidd is in real trouble here! Habana dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 257: Ingram vs Rockin
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Alvarez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Hero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alvarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hero's head.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero trying to strike off his back.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Hero throws a couple of heel strikes.
Hero throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hero throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Alvarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
Hero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Hero is being controlled here.
Hero is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hero throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Alvarez gets to mount! Hero was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alvarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hero?
Alvarez unloading with bombs!
Hero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hero is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Hero is having none of it.
Hero in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Hero is rocked!#T2#
Alvarez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Hero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hero! More shots from Alvarez and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Alex Alvarez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-491: Khan vs El Toro II
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Hardwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Wietrzny throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Hardwood.#CL#
Wietrzny has Hardwood up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Hardwood manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wietrzny drives through and clinches with Hardwood against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wietrzny moves in looking to clinch but Hardwood pushes him off.
Hardwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny tries to clinch there but Hardwood circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wietrzny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Wietrzny avoids nicely.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wietrzny looks to land a right hand but Hardwood moved out of range.
Wietrzny takes a swing at Hardwood's ribcage but misses.
Hardwood throws a hook but Wietrzny blocks it.#T1##CL#
Wietrzny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wietrzny misses with a punch on the inside.
Wietrzny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardwood wants to break free but Wietrzny has control.
Hardwood is trying to force a seperation but Wietrzny has the dominant position.
Hardwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wietrzny has him pressed against the cage.
Hardwood is trying to break the clinch but Wietrzny has him pressed against the cage.
Wietrzny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Hardwood breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wietrzny rushes Hardwood and presses him up against the cage.
Hardwood avoiding damage as Wietrzny throws knees to the body.
Wietrzny prevents Hardwood from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Wietrzny gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hardwood is refusing to be controlled, as Wietrzny sits in half guard. #T2#
Wietrzny stops Hardwood from getting back to his feet.
Wietrzny not doing much here.
Hardwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like Wietrzny is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Wietrzny with a series of wild strikes but Wietrzny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Hardwood connects with a right hand. Wietrzny shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wietrzny or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardwood, which made it look bad.
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice cross by Hardwood.
Wietrzny fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Wietrzny dodges the punch combination from Hardwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood moves away from the strike by Wietrzny.
Good exchange - Hardwood coming out on top.
Wietrzny fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Wietrzny shoots in and bounces Hardwood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardwood is wriggling around but Wietrzny manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Hardwood tries to kick Wietrzny off but Wietrzny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wietrzny takes one to the side of the head.
Hardwood scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Hardwood.
Wietrzny jabs Hardwood right on the nose. Hardwood blinks but takes it well.
Wietrzny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardwood tries a quick counter leg kick but Wietrzny is wise to it.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wietrzny's head backwards.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Hardwood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Hardwood slips under a jab.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Wietrzny misses.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardwood.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Hardwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
Wietrzny shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Wietrzny from controlling successfully.
Hardwood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wietrzny dives into side control. #T1#
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Wietrzny politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wietrzny prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Wietrzny stands up.
Wietrzny throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardwood scores with a nice head shot.
Hardwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardwood.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wietrzny moves away.
Wietrzny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
A big left from Wietrzny misses.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood swings for the body but Wietrzny moves out of range.
Hardwood jabs at Wietrzny's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wietrzny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wietrzny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Hardwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wietrzny doesn't seem phased though.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wietrzny throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Hardwood leaves Wietrzny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wietrzny doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Hardwood tries to get set, Wietrzny tries to push him back and clinch up but Hardwood manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Wietrzny tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Wietrzny misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardwood.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood throws out a counter right but Wietrzny avoids it with no problem.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Wietrzny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wietrzny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardwood feints and then cracks Wietrzny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wietrzny down.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Wietrzny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Wietrzny should have avoided that one.
Wietrzny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wietrzny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardwood throws a sloppy head kick and Wietrzny moves out of range easily.
Wietrzny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up.#T4#
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Wietrzny should have avoided that one.
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardwood lands with a hook. Wietrzny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Wietrzny is rocked!
Wietrzny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardwood.
Oh Wietrzny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bone on bone clash there as Hardwood blocks the leg kick.
Wietrzny seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardwood throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Wietrzny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wietrzny walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
Wietrzny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardwood moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwood stalks Wietrzny and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wietrzny's face. Wietrzny staggers backwards, shaken.
Wietrzny doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Wietrzny clinches up against the cage.
Wietrzny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wietrzny needs to keep his hands up - Hardwood had a free shot at his head there.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Wietrzny walks into a stiff left hand from Hardwood.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wietrzny takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Hardwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Wietrzny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardwood, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hardwood breaks the clinch.
Wietrzny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wietrzny's hands.
Wietrzny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wietrzny shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
Hardwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardwood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Wietrzny avoids them all with ease.
Wietrzny seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wietrzny doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood lands with a nice combination. Wietrzny backs away looking to recover.
Hardwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wietrzny is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up.
Hardwood cracks Wietrzny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardwood cracks Wietrzny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wietrzny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wietrzny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardwood but Hardwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Hardwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wietrzny walks into a left hand.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wietrzny.
Wietrzny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hardwood. Hardwood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Igor Wietrzny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wietrzny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
Wietrzny cracks Hardwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Wietrzny does no damage.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardwood connects with the punch.
Hardwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wietrzny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wietrzny's head backwards.
Wietrzny needs to keep his hands up - Hardwood had a free shot at his head there.
Wietrzny misses with a straight right.
Hardwood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wietrzny backs up against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardwood.
Hardwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wietrzny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood throws a right hand that Wietrzny ducks under and follows up with a left that Wietrzny also avoids with ease.#CL#
Wietrzny rushes Hardwood and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Hardwood manages to break the clinch.
Wietrzny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood cracks a nice hook into Wietrzny's ribs.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood lands a leg kick that knocks Wietrzny off balance momentarily.#CL#
Wietrzny has closed the distance and engaged Hardwood in a clinch.
Wietrzny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Wietrzny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wietrzny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardwood prevents a body shot from Wietrzny. #BC2#
Hardwood manages to break the clinch.
Wietrzny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wietrzny shoots in for a takedown but Hardwood shows good takedown defense.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wietrzny.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardwood.
Hardwood stalks Wietrzny and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wietrzny's face. Wietrzny staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wietrzny loads up on a big right hand but Hardwood slips the punch.
Wietrzny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Hardwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood jabs at Wietrzny's body.
Wietrzny is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wietrzny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hardwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wietrzny tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardwood sizes up Wietrzny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wietrzny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Wietrzny's body. Wietrzny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wietrzny looks to land a left hand but Hardwood moved out of range nicely.
Wietrzny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DUEL#39 Silver vs Hell
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Habana with a nice cross.
Habana throws a leg kick but Swagger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Habana.
Habana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Habana wants it to stay on the feet.
Habana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swagger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Habana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swagger darts in looking for a takedown but Habana gets double underhooks and turns Swagger into the cage.
Swagger dives in for a single leg takedown but Habana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryan Habana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Habana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swagger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Habana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Swagger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Habana counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Habana tenderised Swagger's leg. Swagger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Habana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Habana throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily. #CL#
Habana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swagger wants to take the fight to the mat but Habana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Habana crunches a lovely knee into Swagger's ribcage.#T1#
Habana gets underhooks to prevent Swagger's takedown attempt.
Swagger looks winded!
Habana working Swagger over with knees to the body.
Come on Habana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Habana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Habana lands with a right to the head.
Habana stops a takedown attempt from Swagger.
Come on Habana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Wily Swagger has been cut.
Swagger wants a takedown.
Habana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Habana lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Habana connects with a knee to the head.
Swagger wants to take the fight to the mat but Habana manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Swagger being controlled against the cage.
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!
Habana lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Habana.
Swagger takes an elbow to the temple.
Swagger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana lands a knee to the head.
Habana lands an elbow just above Swagger 's eye.
Habana is stalling here.
Swagger tries to score a body lock takedown but Habana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Habana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swagger or not.
Habana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Habana.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Swagger is rocked!
Habana has Swagger pressed against the cage.
Swagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Habana finish him?
Habana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Habana working the clinch nicely. Swagger is working for position but Habana cracks him with a big knee to the head! Swagger crumples up against the cage and Habana lands two more shots before the ref can save Swagger! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bryan Habana!
After the fight, Bryan Habana was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Graham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi throws a chopping leg kick but Graham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graham misses with a body shot.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graham misses with a looping right.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuilagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mason Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi throws a hook but Graham blocks it.
Tuilagi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graham on the side of the head. #T1#
Tuilagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graham's head.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt - Graham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuilagi throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
Graham's corner calls for a 1-2. Graham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graham throws an off balance right hand
and Tuilagi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tuilagi checks a low kick from Graham.
Tuilagi throwing a counter right hand but Graham manages to avoid it.
Tuilagi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graham.#T2#
Graham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuilagi circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Tuilagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Graham does no damage.
A punch combination from Graham misses.
Tuilagi is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Tuilagi.
Graham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuilagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Graham.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuilagi.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Tuilagi fails with the takedown.
Graham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Graham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuilagi.
Graham doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tuilagi slips under a jab from Graham.
Tuilagi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tuilagi checks a low kick from Graham.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuilagi throws out the jab.
Graham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tuilagi counters with a straight right hand.
Tuilagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Graham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tuilagi counters with a low kick, right behind Graham 's knee.
Graham throws a series of punches but Tuilagi moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tuilagi misses the target.
Tuilagi lands an overhand right.
Graham misses with a double jab. #T4#
Graham misses with a hook
and Tuilagi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuilagi cracks Graham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tuilagi thumps Graham with a low kick.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Tuilagi moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tuilagi finds it's way through Graham's defenses.
Tuilagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuilagi cracks Graham with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Graham misses.
Graham lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Graham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Graham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuilagi throws out the jab.
Graham slips a jab from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Graham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tuilagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graham swings for the body but Tuilagi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Tuilagi gets a double leg takedown into Graham's guard.
Tuilagi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Graham controls Tuilagi momentarily but Tuilagi frees himself.
Graham pulls Tuilagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Tuilagi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuilagi's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tuilagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuilagi is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham 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#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tuilagi tries to roll over but Graham keeps him under control.
Tuilagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graham is working away from the top position though.
Tuilagi wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well.
Tuilagi is looking to control Graham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tuilagi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tuilagi looking for submissions off his back.
Tuilagi is pressing down on Graham's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Tuilagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuilagi, not yet. #SUB#
Tuilagi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Graham stacks Tuilagi 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 Graham!
Tuilagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tuilagi is avoiding damage well.
Tuilagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graham trying to control the position but Tuilagi is working away.
Graham taking a breather here. #T4#
Tuilagi is looking to regain half guard here but Graham keeps moving and retains side control.
Graham taking a breather here.
Tuilagi misses with a strike from the bottom.
Tuilagi wants to control but Graham postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuilagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graham off and has taken his back!
Tuilagi has the hooks in. Graham is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tuilagi has Graham flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tuilagi is working the ground and pound. Can Graham escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Tuilagi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Tuilagi misses
and Graham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuilagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Graham avoids it really well and circles away.
Graham feints the counter takedown.
Tuilagi throws a low kick but Graham avoids it.
Graham throws a hook but Tuilagi blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Tuilagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graham misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target.
It looked like Tuilagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graham throws a series of punches but Tuilagi moves out of range.
Tuilagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tuilagi avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Tuilagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuilagi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tuilagi looks to throw the jab but Graham is out of range.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuilagi throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
It looks like Mason Graham has been cut.#T2#
Good leg kick by Tuilagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tuilagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Tuilagi misses with a looping right.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Tuilagi clobbers Graham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Tuilagi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham trying to control but Tuilagi postures up. #T3#
Tuilagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuilagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard.
Tuilagi trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away.
Tuilagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tuilagi drops an elbow to the side of Graham's head.
Graham is looking to control Tuilagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?
Tuilagi prevents Graham from improving his position.
Tuilagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tuilagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tuilagi lands a nice short elbow.
Tuilagi drops an elbow to the side of Graham's head.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tuilagi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Tuilagi has control of the leg.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tuilagi scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Tuilagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Graham is just riding it out for now. Tuilagi eventually gives up the hold.
Graham taking some punishment here, with Tuilagi in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuilagi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Tuilagi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tuilagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Manu Tuilagi thanked HERITAGE Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC 296 Klitschko vs Wade
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Wolf gets a clinch.
Wolf is trying to drag Hero to the mat but Hero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hero working aggressively here.
Hero is pressed up against the cage. Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hero down to the mat. Hero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hero rushes Wolf and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Wolf has Hero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Wolf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero misses with some punches.
Wolf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf wants to take the fight to the mat but Hero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Hero misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero gets underhooks to prevent Wolf's takedown attempt.
Wolf is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Wolf lands a takedown into guard.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Hero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Wolf is working Hero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hero 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.
Hero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wolf landing with the ground and pound.
Hero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Hero trying to strike off his back.
Hero throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hero throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wolf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hero's head.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Hero is rocked!
Hero has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Hero is still in real trouble! Can Wolf finish him?
Wolf loads up on a big left hand. Hero felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wolf looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hero can't hide his disappointment, as Wolf celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
An out of breath Hugo Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFT-488: Khan vs El Toro
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kochanowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
Hardwood lands with a straight right. Kochanowski didn't see that one coming.
Hardwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kochanowski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardwood, right into the meat.
Hardwood with a jab.
Kochanowski cracks Hardwood with an open hand slap.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Kochanowski ducks down to avoid it.
Hardwood lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardwood scores with a body shot.
Kochanowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hardwood scores with a jab.
Hardwood lands a jab to Kochanowski's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Hardwood tests Kochanowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardwood lands a two punch combo.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Hardwood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Kochanowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Hardwood there.
Kochanowski takes one to the chin there.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kochanowski looks to land a combination but Hardwood avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Kochanowski.
Hardwood blocks a head kick by Kochanowski.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski throws a series of punches but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood digs a good body shot into Kochanowski's ribs.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochanowski.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
A punch lands to the side of Kochanowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Hardwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardwood scores with a jab. Kochanowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Kochanowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochanowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kochanowski misses the target.
Hardwood jabs Kochanowski right on the nose. Kochanowski blinks but takes it well.
Hardwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kochanowski's hands.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kochanowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kochanowski throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
A big left from Hardwood misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kochanowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Hardwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kochanowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hardwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Kochanowski.#T3#
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kochanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hardwood.
Hardwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kochanowski. Kochanowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kochanowski loads up on a big right hand but Hardwood slips the punch.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kochanowski has time to react.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Hardwood slips a jab and a cross from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a looping overhand right but Hardwood ducks down to avoid it.
Kochanowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kochanowski walks into a left hand.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardwood. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski tries to clinch up.
Hardwood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardwood duly obliges.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Kochanowski's body.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kochanowski back to the cage. Hardwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardwood throws out a powerful jab.
Kochanowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood throws a combination that misses
letting Kochanowski counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kochanowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochanowski throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardwood looks for the body kick but Kochanowski saw that one coming.
Kochanowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hardwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Kochanowski throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
Kochanowski throws an overhand right that lands on Hardwood's shoulder, as Hardwood tries to avoid the shot.
Hardwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kochanowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardwood.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Kochanowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Hardwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kochanowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kochanowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kochanowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looks to throw the jab but Hardwood is out of range.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kochanowski tries to move into range but Hardwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kochanowski lands a jab to the head.
Kochanowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hardwood scores with a jab.#T2#
Hardwood stalks Kochanowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kochanowski's face. Kochanowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Kochanowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
A jab lands there for Hardwood.
Hardwood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kochanowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kochanowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a head kick.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood avoids it easily.
Kochanowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kochanowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kochanowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Kochanowski throws a leg kick but Hardwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kochanowski misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Kochanowski walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
Kochanowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood connects with a body shot that sends Kochanowski's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kochanowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardwood.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Kochanowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardwood as he connects with a hook.
Hardwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kochanowski throws the left hand but Hardwood avoids the punch easily.
Kochanowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardwood circles away.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
Hardwood moves away from the strike by Kochanowski.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Hardwood.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kochanowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hardwood lands with a shot to the body.
Kochanowski misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
Kochanowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood staying out of range there.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Kochanowski with a series of wild strikes but Kochanowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Kochanowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Kochanowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Kochanowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardwood jabs Kochanowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood dodges the punch combination from Kochanowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Kochanowski. #T1#
Kochanowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kochanowski.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Hardwood throws a nice looking combination but Kochanowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood throws a one two combo.
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kochanowski cracks Hardwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kochanowski throws out a loose jab but Hardwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardwood!
Kochanowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kochanowski is looking to clinch but Hardwood is avoiding it. #T2#
Hardwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Kochanowski throws a big shot that misses.
Hardwood throws an overhand right that lands on Kochanowski's shoulder, as Kochanowski tries to avoid the shot.
Kochanowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kochanowski throws a hook but Hardwood blocks it.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kochanowski.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Hardwood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Hardwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kochanowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Kochanowski's body. Kochanowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kochanowski thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Hardwood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardwood tests Kochanowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kochanowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardwood.
Kochanowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardwood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kochanowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardwood.
Kochanowski walks into a left hand.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Kochanowski.
Hardwood lands a jab to Kochanowski's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochanowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kochanowski throws out the jab. #T4#
Kochanowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kochanowski lands with a cross.
Kochanowski swinging wildly here.
Kochanowski throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardwood.
A head kick misses from Kochanowski.
As Kochanowski backs off Hardwood throws a huge counter combo but Kochanowski manages to avoid it all.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. Kochanowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood cracks Kochanowski with a good jab.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Kochanowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochanowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kochanowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Janek Kochanowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kochanowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kochanowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Hardwood!
A relieved looking Lance Hardwood 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 295 Yiftos vs Viceroy II
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Wonstom looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wonstom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hero doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Canadian Hero has been cut.
Wonstom misses the jab.
Jab by Wonstom.
Hero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Wonstom scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wonstom Throws a clean left jab. Wonstom Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Hero's chin! Hero crumbles to the ground and Wonstom follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Wonstom!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Wonstom!
A relieved looking Ivan Wonstom 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: BFT-486: PRIDE Never Die! 19
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A low kick from Brigglett is predictable there #TD#
and Tuilagi counters with a single leg into guard. Brigglett didn't expect that.
Tuilagi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brigglett's head.
Brigglett keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.
Tuilagi is stalling in the full guard.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuilagi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuilagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuilagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuilagi scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Tuilagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi postures up in Brigglett's guard and throws a big left but Brigglett blocks it.
Tuilagi scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brigglett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuilagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Brigglett keeps moving.
Tuilagi preventing the sweep.
Tuilagi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Brigglett keeps moving. #T2#
Tuilagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi is working Brigglett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tuilagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuilagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tuilagi scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuilagi forces his way into half guard.
Tuilagi trying to control the pace. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tuilagi connects with a nice short shot to Brigglett's temple.
Tuilagi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuilagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tuilagi working over Brigglett with some ground and pound. Brigglett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Tuilagi is looking for a kimura here.
Tuilagi controlling the action here.
Tuilagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Ground and pound from Tuilagi. #SUB#
Brigglett is defending against the submission attempts here by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brigglett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuilagi wants to control but Brigglett is keeping him busy.
Tuilagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tuilagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tuilagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tuilagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuilagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Tuilagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tuilagi working over Brigglett with some ground and pound. Brigglett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tuilagi lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi is looking to take a break and control but Brigglett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuilagi looks to land a strike but Brigglett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tuilagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brigglett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuilagi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brigglett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Tuilagi controlling from the top position.
Tuilagi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tuilagi pushing down on Brigglett's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tuilagi winds up and cracks Brigglett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuilagi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brigglett is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi slips a nice elbow through Brigglett's hands, connecting with Brigglett's forehead.
Tuilagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tuilagi wants to control but Brigglett is keeping him busy. #T7#
Brigglett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tuilagi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tuilagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brigglett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Tuilagi there.
Tuilagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brigglett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuilagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tuilagi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tuilagi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tuilagi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brigglett looks winded!#T8#
Tuilagi controlling the pace for now.
Tuilagi landing strikes from the mount and Brigglett is in trouble!
Tuilagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brigglett is looking to escape.
Tuilagi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brigglett hang on?
Tuilagi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brigglett?
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!
Tuilagi looking to control but Brigglett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Brigglett is rocked!
Tuilagi scoring with strikes but Brigglett is staying in there.
Brigglett is still in real trouble! Can Tuilagi finish him?#T9#
Tuilagi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tuilagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brigglett seems to have recovered his senses.
Tuilagi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tuilagi controlling from the full mount.
Tuilagi wants to control the pace but Brigglett is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuilagi lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Tuilagi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Brigglett misses the shot to the body.
Brigglett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brigglett has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brigglett looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuilagi is just out of range.
Tuilagi connects with a jab.
Tuilagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brigglett.
Tuilagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brigglett thows a leg kick but Tuilagi checks it #TD#
and Tuilagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brigglett!
Tuilagi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tuilagi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tuilagi looks up at the clock and then as Brigglett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tuilagi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Tuilagi wants to control but Brigglett is keeping him busy.
Brigglett is breathing heavily.
Brigglett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tuilagi. #T1#
Tuilagi tries to advance to mount but Brigglett denies him.
Tuilagi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tuilagi landing strikes.
Brigglett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tuilagi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tuilagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brigglett can do to turn this around?
Tuilagi working the head and body with strikes.
Brigglett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tuilagi connects with a decent elbow.
Tuilagi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brigglett down.
Tuilagi advances to mount.
Tuilagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tuilagi! Brigglett is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manu Tuilagi!
After the big win, Manu Tuilagi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HERITAGE Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DUEL#31 Myles vs Armis
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Lapu lands a slapping body shot.
Habana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lapu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lapu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Habana. Habana obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapu scores with a decent looking hook.
Habana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Habana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lapu throws a low kick but Habana moves out of range easily.
Lapu takes a swing at Habana's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Habana does no damage.
Habana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Lapu finds it's target.
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Habana scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Habana. Habana obviously looking to wear him down.
Lapu checks the leg kick.
Habana throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Lapu throws a leg kick but Habana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Habana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lapu's head.
Lapu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Habana wants to slow Lapu down by chopping away at his legs.
Lapu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lapu checks a leg kick nicely.
Lapu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Habana throws out a loose jab but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habana throws a solid leg kick but Lapu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Habana.
Lapu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Habana's hands.
Lapu misses with a low kick as Habana jumps back.
Habana feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Habana has Lapu up against the cage in a clinch.
Habana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lapu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Habana looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Lapu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapu lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Habana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapu. Habana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Habana throws a low kick but Lapu avoids it.
Habana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Habana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Habana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lapu throws a solid leg kick but Habana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lapu.
Habana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Habana pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Lapu tries to keep at a distance but Habana has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lapu manages to break the clinch.
Lapu throws out a leg kick but Habana moves out of range and Lapu only half commits.
Habana throws out a counter right but Lapu avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Habana motions for Lapu to come forward. Habana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Habana lands with a slapping head kick.
Lapu misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Habana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Habana throws a low kick but Lapu moves out of range easily.
Habana throws out a loose jab but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Habana avoids it.
Lapu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lapu slips a jab from Habana.
Habana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lapu if he has to take too many more of those.
Habana loads up on a big right hand but Lapu slips the punch.
Lapu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Habana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Habana drives through and clinches with Lapu against the cage.
Lapu stalling in the clinch.
Lapu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Habana. #T4#
Lapu blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu working aggressively here. #BC2#
Habana manages to break the clinch.
Habana slips under a jab.
Habana misses with a leg kick.
Habana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lapu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu swats away the attempt to clinch by Habana.
Habana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu throws a lazy uppercut
and Habana counters with a good low kick that Lapu was not able to check.
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy.
Lapu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Habana slips a straight right by Lapu.
A big left from Lapu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Habana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lapu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
Lapu misses with an uppercut.
Habana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Lapu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Habana.
Habana loads up on a big right hand but Lapu slips the punch.
Lapu thuds a left hand into Habana's body.
Lapu throws a front kick aimed at Habana's knee but Habana avoids it well.
Habana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lapu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Habana scrambles back to his feet.
Habana avoids the head kick by Lapu.
Habana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Habana throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Lapu misses with a leg kick
and Habana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Habana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lapu.
Habana wants to land a leg kick but Lapu is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habana, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Habana misses with a right hand
and Lapu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lapu misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Habana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Habana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lapu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Habana checks a leg kick nicely.
Lapu lands a head shot.
Habana misses with a kick to the body.
Lapu misses with an uppercut
and Habana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Lapu misses.
Bryan Habana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lapu is looking to land body kicks.
Lapu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Lapu.
Habana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lapu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A head kick misses from Lapu.
Habana flicks out a counter leg kick but Lapu steps away.
Lapu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lapu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lapu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lapu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Lapu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Habana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Habana moves away from the strike by Lapu.
Lapu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lapu with a jab.
Lapu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Habana moves out of range of the body kick.
Habana scores with a body shot.
Habana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapu throws a chopping leg kick but Habana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Habana scores with a nice right hand.
Habana throws a leg kick
and Lapu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Habana slips a straight right by Lapu.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lapu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Habana.
Lapu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Habana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Habana tried to score with a low kick but Lapu checks it.
Lapu wants to slow Habana down by chopping away at his legs.
Lapu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lapu cracks Habana with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Habana darts in and clinches Lapu up against the cage.
Lapu digs a right hand into Habana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Habana's gas tank.
Lapu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Lapu. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapu misses with a low kick as Habana jumps back.
Habana looks to land a right hand but Lapu moved out of range.
Lapu lands a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lapu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Habana - the referee stops the clock and Lapu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Habana. Lapu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lapu's calf.
Lapu throws a leg kick but Habana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Habana throws a low kick but Lapu avoids it.
Habana lands a high kick! #CL2#
Habana forces Lapu back against the cage and clinches.
Habana throws an elbow that misses.
Lapu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lapu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lapu.
Lapu jabs Habana right on the nose. Habana blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
That's time! Lapu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lapu takes a swing at Habana's ribcage but misses.
Lapu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Habana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#
Habana is rocked!
Nice body punch from Lapu.
Habana is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Habana scores with a head kick. Lapu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Habana is looking to land body kicks.
Habana seems to have recovered his senses.
Lapu misses with a low kick as Habana jumps back.
Habana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lapu momentarily.
Lapu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Habana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lapu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lapu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapu moves out of range of the body kick.
Lapu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Habana throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Habana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Habana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Habana tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Lapu manages to break the clinch.
Habana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapu.
Habana misses with a straight right.
Habana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lapu.
Lapu fails to land with a series of punches.
Habana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Habana closes the distance and clinches.
Habana misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Lapu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lapu lands a head kick. Habana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Habana misses with a low kick.#T2#
Lapu throws a low kick, looking for Habana's leg but Habana calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lapu. That's going to slow Habana down.
Habana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Habana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Habana tries to clinch but Lapu moves out of range.
Habana dodges the punch combination from Lapu.
Lapu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lapu.
Habana thumps Lapu with a low kick.
Habana defending well as Lapu loads up on a big left hand.
Lapu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lapu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Lapu blocks a head kick by Habana.
A good leg kick by Habana.
Habana cracks Lapu with a good jab.
Habana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lapu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Habana. That did some damage!
Lapu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Habana misses with a head kick.
It looked like Lapu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Habana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
Lapu misses with a wild body shot.
Lapu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Habana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lapu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Habana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Habana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lapu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A head kick misses from Habana.
Habana misses with a low kick.
Habana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Habana connects with a single shot there.
Habana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Habana there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Habana throws a leg kick
and Lapu counters with a thumping low kick.
Habana throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapu.
Habana is looking to clinch but Lapu is avoiding it.
Habana ducks right into an uppercut from Lapu.
Habana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu lands with a kick to the temple. Habana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Habana.
Lapu lands a nice looking body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lapu Lapu.
I think Lapu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
During a confident post fight interview, Lapu Lapu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#29 Riccuito vs Kuzmenko
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardwood slips a jab from Gold.
Hardwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold lands a nice hook to Hardwood's body. Hardwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Gold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Hardwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
Gold looks to land a combination but Hardwood avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardwood manages to avoid it.
Hardwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gold. That did some damage!
Gold slips under a jab.
Hardwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gold.#T1#
Gold avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
Gold thuds a left hand into Hardwood's body.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold lands with a hook. Hardwood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold misses with a hook. Hardwood ducked under it nicely.
Gold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardwood scores with a hook.
Hardwood avoids the head kick by Gold.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Gold's body. Gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood cracks Gold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardwood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gold moves forwards but Hardwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood throws a big counter combination but Gold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardwood slips under a jab from Gold.#T2#
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws a low kick, looking for Gold's leg but Gold calmly moves out of range.
Hardwood avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardwood on the side of the head.
Gold throws a head kick but Hardwood moves out of range.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood punishes Gold's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut
and Gold comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Hardwood stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Gold is on him like rabid pit bull! Hardwood slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Gold!
Jack Gold was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 292 Holgersson vs Jaxee
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lickertwat drives through and clinches with Hero against the cage.
Hero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Lickertwat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hero uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lickertwat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lickertwat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hero distracts Lickertwat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but Lickertwat blocks nicely.
Lickertwat is trying to control the position but Hero postures up.
Lickertwat keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
Lickertwat looking for a sweep. Not yet Lickertwat, not yet.
Lickertwat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hero's guard. #REVB#
Hero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lickertwat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lickertwat's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lickertwat trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hero's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Lickertwat is rocked!#T1#
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
Lickertwat is still in real trouble! Can Hero finish him?
Hero cracks Lickertwat with a solid left hand.
Hero postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lickertwat covers up, he's hurt! Hero keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hero and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hero can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Canadian Hero!
A relieved looking Canadian Hero 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: DUEL#27 Persecutioned Halliick
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Dick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Habana keeps Dick at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Habana. That's going to slow Dick down.
That kick from Habana tenderised Dick's leg. Dick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Habana sprawls well. Habana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.
Dick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dick backs up against the cage.
Good exchange - Habana coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick.
Bryan Habana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick.#T1#
Good leg kick by Habana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Habana lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.
Habana scores with a shot to the body.
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Habana.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt - Habana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dick's calf.
Habana misses with a head kick.
Jab from Habana.#ROC#
Dick is rocked!
Dick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Habana. That one must have hurt.
Dick looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Habana throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dick is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DUEL#25 Silver vs Summers
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Hardwood moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Hardwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Hardwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnarsson should have avoided that one.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hardwood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Hardwood throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hardwood misses with a double jab #TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ragnarsson is pushing down on Hardwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Ragnarsson is taking a breather. Hardwood 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.#SUB#
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Ragnarsson works his way into full mount!
Hardwood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Ragnarsson has control of Hardwood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hardwood regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Hardwood is trying to stand.#SUB#
Ragnarsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardwood and Ragnarsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardwood seems a little lost for a moment, as Ragnarsson dominates the positioning.#T3#
Hardwood is trying to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hardwood is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson looking to control but Hardwood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Ragnarsson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4##SUB#
Hardwood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson won't let Hardwood get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Ragnarsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardwood turns into him and now he's in Ragnarsson's guard. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a triangle but Hardwood pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ragnarsson working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnarsson cracks Hardwood with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardwood. That snapped Ragnarsson's head back.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Hardwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Ragnarsson avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Hardwood was well out of range.
Hardwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Hardwood avoids it well and moves away.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardwood.#T2#
Ragnarsson moves out of range as Hardwood strikes.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Hardwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hardwood. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ragnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood stalks Ragnarsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnarsson's face. Ragnarsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardwood throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Hardwood's belly button to the back.
Hardwood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hardwood throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson catches Hardwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Hardwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ragnarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnarsson tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Ragnarsson slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardwood throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ragnarsson.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Ragnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ragnarsson passes Hardwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ragnarsson stalling away here and it's allowed Hardwood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Ragnarsson is standing up over Hardwood. Hardwood looks to escape but Ragnarsson dives into side control.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ragnarsson tries for a kimura but Hardwood is defending well.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ragnarsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Hardwood 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnarsson swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood thows a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it #TD#
and Ragnarsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardwood is looking to get back to his feet here but Ragnarsson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hardwood's back.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up.
Sigurd Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ragnarsson has got one arm under Hardwood's chin. This could be trouble... Hardwood trying to control the other hand but Ragnarsson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hardwood has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DUEL#23 Garavito vs Riccuito
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Ponjev avoids the head kick by Habana.
Ponjev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Habana.
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Habana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ponjev misses with a straight left.
As Ponjev backs away, Habana returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Habana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Habana connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ponjev is defended easily by Habana.
Habana misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Habana clinches with his opponent.
Habana can't find room to land a body shot as Ponjev controls the action.
Ponjev blocks an elbow strike from Habana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ponjev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Habana connects with a knee to the head.
Ponjev letting Habana take a breather here.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Ponjev fails to land.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but Ponjev blocks with his arms.
Ponjev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ponjev.
Ponjev is looking to control Habana's arms but Habana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ponjev has his back to the cage.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponjev is struggling to control the position.
Ponjev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Habana backwards.
Habana taking a breather.
Habana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Habana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Habana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Habana misses with a body punch.
Ponjev lands a nice uppercut.
Habana tries to work over Ponjev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ponjev has Habana pressed against the cage, preventing Habana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Habana missing with knees to the body.
Habana tries to stall but Ponjev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponjev misses with some punches.
Habana pushes Ponjev 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.
Habana throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Habana throws an elbow but misses.
Habana misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Habana as the two fighters clinch.
Ponjev pushes off an throws an elbow but Habana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ponjev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponjev won't allow it.
Habana blocks a body shot from Ponjev.
Ponjev working aggressively here.
Habana effectively controlling the action here.
Habana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ponjev blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Habana working hard to break the clinch.
Habana avoids the elbow strike from Ponjev, against the cage.
Ponjev effectively controlling the action here.
Habana stalling.
Ponjev has Habana pressed against the cage.
Ponjev lands with a light punch inside.
Ponjev is looking for a takedown.
Habana lands with a left to the head.
Ponjev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Habana unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Ponjev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Habana is trying to keep an underhook but Ponjev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ponjev wants to take a breather but Habana is having none of it.
Habana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ponjev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ponjev's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjev tries to break free. #T4#
Good control from Habana.
Habana lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Habana has the hooks in. Ponjev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Habana biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Habana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Habana lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Habana.
Ponjev looks to land a combination but Habana avoids it well.
Habana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ponjev is out of range. #CL#
Habana has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Ponjev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ponjev thows a huge punch but Habana dodges it nicely.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Ponjev there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ponjev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Habana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Ponjev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ponjev lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ponjev there.
Sam Ponjev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Habana is doing well to control the position and prevent Ponjev from advancing to side control.
Ground and pound from Ponjev.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev passes into side.
Ponjev trying to control the position but Habana is working away.
Habana is trying to get back to half guard.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev postures up.#T2#
The ground and pound from Ponjev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Habana wants to control but Ponjev postures up.
Ponjev controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Habana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Habana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ponjev.
Ponjev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponjev tries to score with some ground and pound. Habana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Ponjev.#T3#
Ponjev is looking to take a break and control but Habana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ponjev working away.
Habana is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Habana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Habana is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ponjev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Habana works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ponjev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Habana controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Habana trying to control but Ponjev postures up.
Habana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Habana.
Habana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Habana is looking to sweep but instead, Ponjev has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Ponjev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ponjev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ponjev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch but Ponjev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Habana is looking to chop away at Ponjev's legs.
Habana is looking to clinch.
Ponjev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Habana defends it well.
Habana throws out a powerful jab.
Ponjev misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Ponjev blocks the leg kick.
Ponjev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Habana defends it well.
Ponjev defending well as Habana loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana throws a chopping leg kick but Ponjev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Habana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan Habana is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Habana
and Ponjev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Ponjev closes the distance and clinches.
Habana stalling. #T1##BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habana lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Habana.
Habana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ponjev misses with a takedown attempt - Habana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habana, right into the meat.
Ponjev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Habana lands with a kick to the temple. Ponjev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Habana clinches with his opponent.
Ponjev misses with some punches.
Ponjev goes for a takedown attempt but Habana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Habana gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ponjev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Habana's guard.
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!
Habana trying to control the position.
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Habana keeps moving.
Ponjev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Habana manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ponjev looking to control. #T3#
Habana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ponjev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Habana is aware though and is defending well.
Ponjev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Habana is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Habana advances position into side control!
Ponjev is trying to control Habana's posture but Habana avoids it.
Ponjev is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Habana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Habana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 288 Satan vs Wade
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Hero has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf tries for a takedown but Hero manages to get underhooks.
Hero prevents the takedown attempt.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Wolf has clasped his hands together around Hero's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hero prevents Wolf from moving into mount.
Wolf scoring with punches and elbows.
Hero is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wolf connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Canadian Hero has been cut.
Wolf landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hero there.
Wolf trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up. #T1#
Wolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hero's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hero throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wolf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Hero is rocked!
Wolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hero is still in real trouble! Can Wolf finish him?
Wolf postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hero covers up, he's hurt! Wolf keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wolf and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wolf can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
Our winner, Hugo Wolf, 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: BFT-480
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Tuilagi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lynn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuilagi swings widly with a right hand
and Lynn counters with a two punch combo.
Lynn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tuilagi if he has to take too many more of those.
Tuilagi jabs at Lynn's body.
Lynn blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lynn misses the target.
Tuilagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn clobbers Tuilagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lynn moves in looking to clinch but Tuilagi pushes him off.
Tuilagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Tuilagi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Lynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tuilagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lynn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lynn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tuilagi is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuilagi misses the target.
Tuilagi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuilagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuilagi.
Lynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuilagi circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuilagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lynn counter with a right hand.
Lynn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Lynn tries to clinch but Tuilagi moves away
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynn swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuilagi wants to take a breather but Lynn is having none of it.
Tuilagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tuilagi throwing shots but Lynn is blocking nicely.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Tuilagi there.
Tuilagi stalling.
Tuilagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Tuilagi controlling the action here.
Tuilagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tuilagi seems to be looking for submissions.
Tuilagi tries to pass to full mount but Lynn defends it.
Tuilagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Lynn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuilagi.
Still in half guard, Tuilagi seems content to control.
Tuilagi working the head and body with strikes.
Tuilagi is controlling the pace.
Tuilagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lynn's head.
Tuilagi lands with a punch from half guard.
Lynn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Tuilagi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Tuilagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lynn is trying to defend but Tuilagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuilagi not doing much here.
Tuilagi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Tuilagi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tuilagi thows a huge punch but Lynn dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuilagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuilagi's back!
Tuilagi is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T1#
Tuilagi breaks Lynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tuilagi lands a couple of digs.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuilagi postures up and lands a big shot to Lynn's brow.
Tuilagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuilagi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tuilagi working some strikes from top position.
Tuilagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuilagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manu Tuilagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuilagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tuilagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Tuilagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuilagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tuilagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuilagi passes Lynn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuilagi is working away from the top position though.
Tuilagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Tuilagi controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Tuilagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynn is just riding it out for now. Tuilagi eventually gives up the hold.
Tuilagi is taking a breather. Lynn 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.
Tuilagi trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuilagi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuilagi working over Lynn with some ground and pound. Lynn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tuilagi content to control rather than advance.
Tuilagi throws a strike but Lynn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tuilagi wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Tuilagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynn working a defensive guard here.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Tuilagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lynn looks to throw the jab but Tuilagi is out of range.
Keiko Lynn is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuilagi walks into a jab.
Lynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuilagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tuilagi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuilagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lynn's knee momentarily.
Lynn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tuilagi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn misses with a looping right.
Lynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tuilagi is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Lynn misses with a body punch
and Tuilagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuilagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Lynn gets caught flat footed, as Tuilagi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuilagi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynn's head.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn being controlled here, momentarily.
More stalling from Tuilagi.#T2#
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuilagi misses the shot to the body.
Keiko Lynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lynn throws the left hand but Tuilagi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Tuilagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lynn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuilagi stuns Lynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lynn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuilagi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lynn blocks it well.
Keiko Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuilagi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuilagi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lynn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tuilagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Lynn cracks Tuilagi with a good jab.
Lynn throws a right hand that misses
and Tuilagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuilagi throws a leg kick which misses Lynn's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynn tries to avoid it.
Tuilagi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lynn counter with a right hand.
Manu Tuilagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuilagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuilagi misses the jab.
Lynn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tuilagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Lynn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Tuilagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tuilagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HERITAGE Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Keiko Lynn spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to apologize to all my fans! I went to the strip club last night and I still have a f*****g hangover...plus...My huge penis threw me off balance a few times during the fight, I may tape it to my leg next fight.'.

Event: DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
McFadden throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
McFadden gets a clinch.
Habana is trying to stall.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Habana blocks with his arms.
Habana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Habana avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Habana's face.
McFadden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Habana blocks with his arms.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Habana is struggling to control the position.
Come on Habana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Habana for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like David McFadden has been cut.
Habana lands an elbow just above McFadden 's eye.
Habana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Habana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Habana takes a shot to the head. #T1##BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habana circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Habana managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden scores with a knee to the head.
Habana stalling. #BC#
Habana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Habana throws a low kick but McFadden avoids it.
McFadden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Habana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McFadden throws a body kick that misses.
Habana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McFadden scores with a head kick. Habana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McFadden cracks Habana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryan Habana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Habana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McFadden looks to clinch
and Habana counters with a nice low kick that buckles McFadden's knee momentarily.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Habana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Habana throws a leg kick which misses McFadden's front leg but catches the back leg as McFadden tries to avoid it.
Habana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFadden tries a head kick but it misses.
McFadden blocks a jab.
McFadden throws a front kick that sends Habana stumbling back into the cage.
Habana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFadden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Habana.
Habana throws a chopping leg kick but McFadden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McFadden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McFadden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Habana.#CL2#
McFadden has closed the distance and engaged Habana in a clinch.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Habana blocks it with crossed arms.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but Habana blocks it. #BC#
Habana manages to break the clinch.
No luck for McFadden with that takedown attempt.
Habana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McFadden lands with a slapping head kick. #T3##CL2#
McFadden moves into the clinch.
Habana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Habana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Habana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Habana wants to slow McFadden down by chopping away at his legs.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFadden throws a body kick that misses.
McFadden is looking to clinch but Habana is avoiding it. #CL2#
McFadden rushes Habana and presses him up against the cage.
Habana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFadden misses with a punch on the inside.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
Habana managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
A knee to the head by McFadden.
Habana lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Habana just misses with a elbow thrown towards McFadden's brow.
Habana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McFadden missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Habana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McFadden blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Habana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
Habana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Habana lands a body punch in the clinch.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Habana.
Habana gets through McFadden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFadden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Habana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Habana tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFadden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFadden throws a right hand that Habana ducks under and follows up with a left that Habana also avoids with ease.
McFadden scoring well with a low kick there.
McFadden lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McFadden closes the distance and pushes Habana back into the cage.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Habana managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McFadden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McFadden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McFadden throws a head kick but Habana moves out of range.
McFadden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McFadden fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFadden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Habana tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Habana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryan Habana is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
McFadden rushes Habana and presses him up against the cage.
McFadden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Habana avoids the damage to the body.
Habana taking a breather.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Habana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Habana breaks from the clinch.
McFadden misses with a body kick.
Habana tries to clinch but McFadden moves out of range. #CL2#
McFadden moves into range and clinches up with Habana.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFadden is leaning against Habana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
Habana scores with a shoulder strike.
Habana pushes McFadden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McFadden working Habana over with knees to the body.
McFadden being controlled against the cage.
McFadden landing knees to the head.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Habana is blocking nicely.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Habana takes a knee right on the jaw!
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Habana avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden is breathing heavily.
McFadden managing to block the knees to the body from Habana.
McFadden managing to block the knees to the body from Habana. #BC#
Habana manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFadden avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
McFadden throws a lazy head kick
and Habana counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Habana!
McFadden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFadden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Habana.
David McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Habana blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McFadden.
A head kick misses from Habana.
Habana swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Habana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Habana thumps McFadden with a low kick.#CL#
Habana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Habana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Habana to work.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but McFadden blocks with his arms. #T3#
McFadden connects with a knee to the head.
McFadden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McFadden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Habana.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Habana avoids it.
Habana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Habana lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up David McFadden's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Habana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Habana is blocking nicely.
Habana stalling.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Habana avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Habana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Habana lands an elbow that stopped McFadden in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above David McFadden's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Habana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McFadden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McFadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
McFadden darts in trying to clinch
and Habana counters with an outside leg kick.
McFadden moves out of range as Habana throws a body kick.
McFadden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Habana is looking to land body kicks.
Habana keeps the fight on the outside.
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McFadden's calf.
Habana swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Habana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Habana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFadden avoids the head kick by Habana.
McFadden is looking to land body kicks.
McFadden misses with a double jab
and Habana finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bryan Habana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David McFadden's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##CL2#
McFadden has closed the distance and engaged Habana in a clinch.
McFadden lands a knee to the body.
Habana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Habana misses with an elbow strike.
Habana throws an elbow but it misses.
Habana avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Habana's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Habana scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
McFadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden wants to clinch up but Habana keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
McFadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFadden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Habana.
McFadden connects with the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Habana. #T1#
McFadden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Habana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McFadden. Those never looked like landing.
Habana blocks the body kick.
McFadden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFadden wants to clinch up but Habana keeps it at a distance.
Habana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFadden checks a low kick from Habana.
A slapping leg kick lands for Habana.
McFadden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Habana tries a head kick but it misses.
McFadden is looking for the big counter here.
Habana stuffs the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Habana checks a leg kick. #CL#
Habana drives through and clinches with McFadden against the cage.
Habana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden throws a knee to the head but misses.
McFadden misses with a knee strike. #T2#
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Habana avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden misses with a body punch.
Habana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from McFadden.
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!
Habana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Habana digs a right hand into McFadden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFadden's gas tank.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but Habana blocks it.
A short uppercut from Habana.
McFadden is trying to force a seperation but Habana has the dominant position.
Habana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Habana digs a right hand underneath McFadden's ribcage. McFadden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFadden avoids the elbow strike from Habana, against the cage.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Habana avoids it.
Habana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
David McFadden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Habana slows down the pace here.
Habana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Habana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Habana avoids it.
McFadden avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Habana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFaddens head.
Habana pushes off an throws an elbow but McFadden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Habana is defending well for now.#BC#
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Habana pushes McFadden away with a front kick.#CL2#
McFadden clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Habana.
Habana works on McFadden's body with a couple of short punches.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
Habana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
David McFadden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFadden throws a head kick that misses.
Habana lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McFadden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Habana can pounce on him.
Habana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFadden. That did some damage!
Habana connects with a solid leg kick.
Habana scores with a leg kick.
Habana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McFadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habana keeps the fight on the outside.
Habana keeps the fight on the outside.
Habana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFadden.
Habana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Habana.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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