Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL-48 Orndorf vs. Aron III
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Wasa is avoiding it.
Wasa is looking for the big counter here.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Wasa, which made it look bad.
Wasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wasa counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wasa leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransisco Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Wasa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Wasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Wasa also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Wasa circles away.
Gonzalez tries to clinch
and Wasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Wasa lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Wasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wasa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonzalez back to the cage. Wasa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nils Wasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Wasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wasa throws a big counter head kick but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Gonzalez backs off Wasa throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Wasa throws a body kick that misses.
Wasa tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wasa as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Wasa sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wasa misses with the combination.
Wasa connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Wasa stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wasa jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez shoots and misses
and Wasa counters with a body kick.
Wasa scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wasa but Wasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Wasa counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to clinch
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Wasa circles away easily
and Wasa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wasa counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Wasa to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Wasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasa throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Wasa stuffs the takedown.
Gonzalez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWasa.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Wasa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez catches Wasa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wasa lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Wasa throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Wasa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wasa throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Wasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Wasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Nils Wasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Nice takedown defense from Wasa. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wasa as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransisco Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with the body kick
and Wasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasa lands with a cross. #TD#
Gonzalez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wasa sprawls well initially but Gonzalez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gonzalez is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa is trying to stand back up but Gonzalez is controlling him
Gonzalez stalling. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Gonzalez sits in half guard.
Gonzalez is taking a breather. Wasa 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wasa. Wasa obviously looking to wear him down.
Wasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
Wasa misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasa throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. Wasa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Wasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzalez at a distance.
Wasa lands a head kick!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
enabling Wasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasa digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
Wasa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wasa wants it to stay on the feet.
Wasa lands with a nice combination. Gonzalez backs away looking to recover.
Nils Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wasa but Wasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Wasa leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wasa 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.
Gonzalez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez darts in looking for a takedown but Wasa gets double underhooks and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Wasa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Wasa 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! 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#
Wasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wasa.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and Wasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Wasa shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonzalez at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wasa sprawls well. Wasa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Wasa lands a jab-cross combination.
Wasa connects with a high kick.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Wasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Wasa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fransisco Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Wasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzalez's head.#T2#
Wasa works over Gonzalez's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Wasa thuds his shin into the meat of Gonzalez's side.
Wasa connects with a jab.
Wasa scores with a hook.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wasa circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Wasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzalez.
Wasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
Wasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Wasa circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Nice cross by Wasa.
Wasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Wasa.
Wasa digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Wasa slips to the side
letting Wasa counter with a right hand.
Fransisco Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nils Wasa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wasa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Wasa moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wasa. #CL#
Gonzalez pushes Wasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wasa pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Wasa sprawls well.
As Gonzalez backs off Wasa throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wasa is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Wasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Wasa lands an overhand right.
Wasa misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Wasa circles away.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wasa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Wasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wasa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Wasa!

Event: DSC STRIKE 20
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Vrhovec will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGillicutty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrhovec tries for a takedown but McGillicutty circles away easily
and McGillicutty counters with a straight right hand.
Vrhovec looks for a takedown but McGillicutty sprawls well.
McGillicutty is looking to counter punch.
John McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordan Vrhovec.
McGillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vrhovec throws a sloppy head kick
and McGillicutty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrhovec shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGillicutty but McGillicutty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGillicutty is looking to slow Vrhovec down with leg kicks. #T1#
McGillicutty cracks Vrhovec with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vrhovec takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Vrhovec closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGillicutty did well to prevent Vrhovec getting side control.
McGillicutty wants to get back to his feet.
Vrhovec is keen to just control but McGillicutty is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrhovec is pressing down on McGillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGillicutty is holding on for now.
McGillicutty avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vrhovec.
McGillicutty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGillicutty tries to get out of the position.
Vrhovec wants to take a breather but McGillicutty is having none of it. #T2#
Vrhovec is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vrhovec stops McGillicutty from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vrhovec shoots and misses
and McGillicutty counters with a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGillicutty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrhovec. #CL2#
Vrhovec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrhovec is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Vrhovec with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGillicutty can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Vrhovec breaks from the clinch.
Vrhovec looks to land a right hand but McGillicutty moved out of range.
It looked like McGillicutty was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vrhovec throws a big shot that misses.
McGillicutty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vrhovec has his takedown stuffed
and McGillicutty counters with a straight right hand.
Vrhovec tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGillicutty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGillicutty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vrhovec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGillicutty's waist but McGillicutty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vrhovec off to one side.
Vrhovec just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGillicutty.#TD2#
Vrhovec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vrhovec looks winded!
Vrhovec wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGillicutty keeps working. #T4#
Vrhovec prevents McGillicutty from standing back up.
McGillicutty tries to kick Vrhovec off in order to stand up. Vrhovec Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vrhovec advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Vrhovec is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McGillicutty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McGillicutty wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John McGillicutty will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McGillicutty connects with a leg kick. Vrhovec looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGillicutty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Vrhovec gets a double leg takedown into McGillicutty's guard.#SU2#
Vrhovec gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vrhovec tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGillicutty counters with a low kick, right behind Vrhovec 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrhovec moves to clinch but McGillicutty breaks away
and McGillicutty counters with a three punch combo that has Vrhovec backing up. Vrhovec nods at McGillicutty to acknowledge the strikes.
Vrhovec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGillicutty defends well and Vrhovec ends up having to push McGillicutty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gordan Vrhovec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Vrhovec looks for a takedown but McGillicutty sprawls well.
As Vrhovec backs away, McGillicutty returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vrhovec wants to clinch up but McGillicutty keeps it at a distance.
McGillicutty jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vrhovec scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vrhovec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGillicutty sprawls well. McGillicutty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrhovec gets slowly back to his feet.
McGillicutty appears to be looking for a big counter.
John McGillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordan Vrhovec.
Vrhovec tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGillicutty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGillicutty scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Vrhovec gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGillicutty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGillicutty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vrhovec is breathing heavily.
Vrhovec misses with a takedown
and McGillicutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGillicutty punishes Vrhovec's body with a nice straight punch.
John McGillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Vrhovec misses
and McGillicutty counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Vrhovec out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! McGillicutty is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John McGillicutty!
A relieved looking John McGillicutty 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: SyFi 111
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Syracuse slips under a jab.
Syracuse throws a looping overhand right but Grizzly ducks down to avoid it.
Grizzly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syracuse's sensitive parts.
Grizzly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grizzly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Syracuse is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Grizzly does it's job there.
Syracuse misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Syracuse is countered with a crisp right hand from Grizzly that sends him to the canvas! Grizzly follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Syracuse is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Syracuse has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grizzly cracks Syracuse with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Grizzly immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Syracuse is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Grizzly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aguta Grizzly!
Joshua Syracuse was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

Event: HonoHi 4: Incoming Power
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
MacConnelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hernandez defends well and MacConnelly ends up having to push Hernandez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hernandez connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Hernandez feints and as MacConnelly raises his hands in defense, Hernandez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacConnelly is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hernandez dives into side control. #REVR#
MacConnelly is not content to let Hernandez control the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on MacConnelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacConnelly keeps working.
MacConnelly is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hernandez has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez working away.
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but MacConnelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacConnelly can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacConnelly has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacConnelly is trying to defend but Hernandez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
MacConnelly kicks off Hernandez and gets to his feet.
MacConnelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD#
MacConnelly drops Hernandez with a right and a left! MacConnelly comes rushing in but Hernandez regains his composure and manages to keep MacConnelly in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacConnelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
MacConnelly postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacConnelly won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
MacConnelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez is trying to keep MacConnelly in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
MacConnelly gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
MacConnelly clinches.
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacConnelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
MacConnelly connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Hernandez to the floor! MacConnelly dives in looking for the finish!
Hernandez taking some punishment here, with MacConnelly in his half guard. #ROC#
Hernandez is rocked!
MacConnelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacConnelly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can MacConnelly finish him?
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Hernandez is trying to control but can't.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but MacConnelly has control of the leg.
Hernandez trying to control but MacConnelly postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacConnelly controlling the action here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. MacConnelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hernandez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to clinch but MacConnelly moves out of range. #CL#
MacConnelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacConnelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but MacConnelly blocks with his arms. #TD2#
Hernandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
MacConnelly gets to his feet. Hernandez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacConnelly's waist but MacConnelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitchell Hernandez.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that Hernandez avoids nicely.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but MacConnelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from MacConnelly misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacConnelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez, which made it look bad. #T3#
MacConnelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hernandez's calf.
MacConnelly looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
MacConnelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hernandez is wriggling around but MacConnelly manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but MacConnelly has control of the leg.
MacConnelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SU#
MacConnelly stands up from half guard.
Surly MacConnelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacConnelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hernandez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
MacConnelly lands with a kick to the temple. Hernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacConnelly throws a powerful right kick. Hernandez tried to block low but the kick was high! Hernandez was taken right off of his feet! MacConnelly jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Surly MacConnelly!

Event: HonoHi 4: Incoming Power
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Lassiter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanagul at a distance.
Tanagul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lassiter in his tracks.
Lassiter thuds his right hand into Tanagul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tanagul.
Despite the aggression on Lassiter 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Lassiter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tanagul quickly recovers to half guard.
Tanagul is not content to let Lassiter control the position.
Lassiter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Lassiter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tanagul is trying to control but can't.
Lassiter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Lassiter decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Lassiter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lassiter counters with a body kick.
Lassiter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanagul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lassiter somewhat.#TD2#
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control.
Lassiter throws a strike aimed at the side of Tanagul's head but Tanagul avoids it well.
Lassiter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lassiter is putting a hurting on Tanagul here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Lassiter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tanagul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tanagul parries the strikes from Lassiter easily there. Lassiter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tanagul to escape. #T2#
Lassiter controls the position. #SUB2#
Lassiter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lassiter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Lassiter stands up.
Lassiter fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanagul jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Tanagul gets caught flat footed, as Lassiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Tanagul has his feet on Lassiter 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Lassiter lands a jab.
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches up with Tanagul, looking for a takedown. Lassiter pushes Tanagul against the cage but Tanagul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Tanagul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tanagul enables Lassiter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tanagul manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanagul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lassiter manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Lassiter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanagul defends it well.
Tanagul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lassiter on the ground.
Lassiter thows a huge punch but Tanagul dodges it nicely. #T4#
Lassiter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lassiter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tanagul is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Avion Lassiter !

Event: HonoHi 4: Incoming Power
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Oumakhanov wants to clinch.
Mahutovir keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahutovir tries to counter with a takedown but Oumakhanov is quick to defend against it.
Mahutovir keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahutovir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fedor Oumakhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Oumakhanov moves into the clinch.
Mahutovir tries to score a body lock takedown but Oumakhanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oumakhanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahutovir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oumakhanov is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Oumakhanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mahutovir regains guard immediately.
Mahutovir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Oumakhanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahutovir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahutovir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oumakhanov on the ground.
Mahutovir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oumakhanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oumakhanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oumakhanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mahutovir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oumakhanov advances to half guard.
Mahutovir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oumakhanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahutovir is breathing heavily.
Oumakhanov slips a nice elbow through Mahutovir's hands, connecting with Mahutovir's forehead.#CUT2#
It looks like Ged Mahutovir has been cut.
Oumakhanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oumakhanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mahutovir could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oumakhanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Oumakhanov throwing shots but Mahutovir is blocking nicely.
Oumakhanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahutovir's head.
Oumakhanov thows a huge punch but Mahutovir dodges it nicely.
Oumakhanov winds up and cracks Mahutovir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oumakhanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oumakhanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oumakhanov is looking to take a break and control but Mahutovir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oumakhanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oumakhanov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oumakhanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahutovir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
Ged Mahutovir's cut is getting worse.
Oumakhanov drops an elbow to the side of Mahutovir's head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ged Mahutovir's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Oumakhanov!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 13
Date: Sep 30, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Aricido.
Aricido slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunsaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aricido fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunsaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aricido scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hunsaker breaks the clinch.
Hunsaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aricido pinned against the cage. Aricido gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aricido looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Hunsaker with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aricido swinging wildly here.
Hunsaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunsaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aricido stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aricido wants it to stay on the feet.
Aricido steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunsaker is defended easily by Aricido.
Aricido shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aricido's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Aricido misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aricido throws a nice looking combination but Hunsaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Hunsaker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aricido to the ground. Hunsaker is now in Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker stays in close to Aricido's body and controls the position.
Hunsaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aricido is looking to stand up but Hunsaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunsaker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Aricido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aricido being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aricido fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunsaker avoids it really well and circles away.
Aricido shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunsaker as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Aricido changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunsaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Hunsaker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Aricido gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunsaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Aricido pushes Hunsaker off and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD#
Hunsaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aricido is trying to defend but Hunsaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunsaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Hunsaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aricido is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Hunsaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hunsaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aricido defends it well. #SUB#
Hunsaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kel Hunsaker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunsaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aricido is fending him off so far but Hunsaker persists. Nope, Aricido circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunsaker looks for a takedown but Aricido sprawls well.
Aricido attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunsaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aricido.
Aricido fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunsaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aricido as he avoids it easily.
Aricido let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunsaker blocks a head kick by Aricido. #TD#
Hunsaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aricido is trying to defend but Hunsaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunsaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aricido wants to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Aricido has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aricido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunsaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunsaker is taking a breather. Aricido 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.#T1##SU#
Hunsaker decides to stand up.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown but Aricido shows good takedown defense.
Aricido misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunsaker.
Hunsaker misses with a takedown attempt - Aricido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aricido swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunsaker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunsaker shoots in but Aricido avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##CL#
Hunsaker rushes Aricido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aricido tries to circle away but Hunsaker has him pinned against the cage.
Hunsaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aricido gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunsaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Hunsaker breaks the clinch.
Aricido throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunsaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aricido tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD#
Hunsaker scores with a takedown into Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunsaker stands and throws Aricido's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aricido is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Hunsaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hunsaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aricido has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunsaker but great work by Aricido.#SU2#
Aricido stands up and beckons Hunsaker to his feet.
Kel Hunsaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Hunsaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aricido tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunsaker is in Aricido's guard.
Hunsaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aricido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Hunsaker is pushing down on Aricido's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aricido is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunsaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunsaker moves into full mount! Aricido won't be happy about that!
Hunsaker controlling his opponent.
Aricido's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hunsaker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aricido is now in Hunsaker's guard. A big mistake from Hunsaker there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aricido is looking to stand up but Hunsaker won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Aricido will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hunsaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aricido circles away.
Hunsaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunsaker shoots in but Aricido avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kel Hunsaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aricido darts in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker gets double underhooks and turns Aricido into the cage.
Aricido throws out a leg kick but Hunsaker moves out of range and Aricido only half commits.
Aricido listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aricido scores with a jab to the body.
Aricido swings for the body but Hunsaker moves out of range.
Aricido thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunsaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Aricido shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunsaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aricido's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunsaker shoots in for a takedown but Aricido shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Aricido. #TD#
Hunsaker 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Hunsaker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Hunsaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kel Hunsaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Hunsaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunsaker trying to control the action but Aricido is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunsaker seems to be working for a kimura but Aricido defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hunsaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Aricido is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunsaker not doing much here.
Aricido wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Hunsaker stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Hunsaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aricido's half guard.
Well, if Hunsaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##SUB#
Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aricido defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aricido is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hunsaker is trying to work for a kimura but Aricido is defending well.
Hunsaker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hunsaker is working for a kimura but Aricido is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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 Kel Hunsaker.
I think Hunsaker 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kel Hunsaker!
A very excited looking Kel Hunsaker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HonoHi 3: Success
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for William, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
William falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Oumakhanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
William wants to improve his position but Oumakhanov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
William is trying is best to control the position here.
Oumakhanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oumakhanov working William over with strikes.
William blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov thows a huge punch but William dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oumakhanov.
Oumakhanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
William is trying to stand up here but Oumakhanov is controlling him well.
Oumakhanov not doing much here.
William has hold of Oumakhanov's hands but Oumakhanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Oumakhanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
William controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
William taking some punishment here, with Oumakhanov in his half guard.
William has hold of Oumakhanov's hands but Oumakhanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
William tries to kick Oumakhanov off but Oumakhanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Oumakhanov connects with a nice short shot to William's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oumakhanov slips a nice elbow through William's hands, connecting with William's forehead.
William wants to control but Oumakhanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oumakhanov not doing much here.
William should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oumakhanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Oumakhanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oumakhanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
William is rocked!
Oumakhanov winds up and cracks William with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
William is still in real trouble! Can Oumakhanov finish him?
Oumakhanov creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - William is out cold and this one is all over! Oumakhanov climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Oumakhanov!

Event: HonoHi 3: Success
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
MacConnelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lassiter tries to avoid it but MacConnelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lassiter to the ground. Lassiter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lassiter avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lassiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lassiter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacConnelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacConnelly staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
MacConnelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lassiter to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
MacConnelly has his feet on Lassiter 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Lassiter .
MacConnelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Lassiter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lassiter shoots in and bounces MacConnelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
MacConnelly is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lassiter presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
MacConnelly blocking some punches. #BC2#
MacConnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
MacConnelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacConnelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands an overhand right.
Lassiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacConnelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lassiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacConnelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Lassiter slips a jab and a cross from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly tries to land a leg kick but Lassiter saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lassiter defends it nicely.
Avion Lassiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surly MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacConnelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lassiter .
Lassiter fails to land the takedown.
MacConnelly tries a low kick but Lassiter avoids it.
Lassiter feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
MacConnelly clinches. #BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacConnelly misses with a hook.#CL#
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Lassiter pulls MacConnelly into guard. #T3#
Lassiter is controlling MacConnelly's posture.
Lassiter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacConnelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacConnelly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Lassiter is looking to stand up but MacConnelly isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacConnelly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacConnelly won't allow Lassiter to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacConnelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Lassiter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lassiter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacConnelly explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
MacConnelly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lassiter .
MacConnelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lassiter .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lassiter is struggling to control the position.
Lassiter jumps guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lassiter swings wildly with an uppercut but MacConnelly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lassiter is stalling here.
MacConnelly gets through Lassiter 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacConnelly controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacConnelly tries to work over Lassiter 's front leg with a kick but Lassiter checks it.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown but MacConnelly shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lassiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lassiter looks for a takedown but MacConnelly sprawls well.
Lassiter darts in looking for a takedown but MacConnelly gets double underhooks and turns Lassiter into the cage. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacConnelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lassiter tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lassiter throws a jab when MacConnelly was well out of range.#T3#
MacConnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacConnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lassiter scores with a nice body kick.
MacConnelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacConnelly misses with a few strikes there.
Lassiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Lassiter misses the target. #TD#
MacConnelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lassiter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacConnelly wants to stand up but Lassiter is controlling him.
Lassiter trying to control but MacConnelly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lassiter throwing strikes from guard but MacConnelly blocks nicely.
Lassiter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacConnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lassiter wants to control from the top but MacConnelly keeps moving.
Lassiter throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lassiter stops MacConnelly from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lassiter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacConnelly. #CL2#
MacConnelly moves into range and clinches up with Lassiter .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lassiter swings for the body but MacConnelly moves out of range. #TD2#
MacConnelly drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Lassiter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. MacConnelly presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lassiter stalling against the cage.
MacConnelly has a couple of punches blocked by Lassiter .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD#
Lassiter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
MacConnelly sneaks out the side door and pushes Lassiter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown but Lassiter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacConnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacConnelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacConnelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacConnelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and pushes Lassiter back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacConnelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Lassiter breaks from the clinch. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lassiter .
MacConnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lassiter was well out of range. Poor timing from MacConnelly.
A punch combination from Lassiter misses. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and pushes Lassiter back into the cage.
Lassiter tries to pull guard but MacConnelly holds him up against the cage and eventually Lassiter drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacConnelly.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
MacConnelly tries for a takedown but Lassiter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches up with Lassiter , looking for a takedown. MacConnelly pushes Lassiter against the cage but Lassiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avion Lassiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surly MacConnelly.
Lassiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Lassiter moves out of range. #TD#
Lassiter feints and as MacConnelly raises his hands in defense, Lassiter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacConnelly trying to control the position.
Lassiter throws a big right hand that misses.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lassiter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Lassiter gets to his feet. MacConnelly looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Lassiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacConnelly.#CL2#
MacConnelly gets a clinch.
Lassiter fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch.
MacConnelly throws a combination that misses
and Lassiter counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches.
MacConnelly stalling in the clinch but Lassiter improves position. #BC#
Lassiter manages to break the clinch.
Avion Lassiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacConnelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lassiter looks to score with a jab to the body but MacConnelly is just out of range.
MacConnelly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Surly MacConnelly.
I've got MacConnelly 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2018

#R1#
Basilashvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Zurab Basilashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basilashvili looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Basilashvili persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Basilashvili lands a jab.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Basilashvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Basilashvili tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.#KD2#
Basilashvili lands a big right hand that sends Silva crashing to the mat! Basilashvili stays standing though and waves Silva back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Basilashvili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Basilashvili, right into the meat. #TD2#
Basilashvili gets a takedown into half guard.
Basilashvili blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Price MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Silva missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Basilashvili pulls his head out easily.
Silva tries to roll over but Basilashvili keeps him under control.
Silva lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Silva wants to control but Basilashvili is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Basilashvili has control of the leg.
Silva is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Silva with the active half guard here but Basilashvili passes nicely into side control.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Basilashvili moves nicely into side control.
Silva tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Silva is not content to let Basilashvili control the position.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Basilashvili takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Basilashvili drags him back down.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Basilashvili is controlling well.
Silva tries to kick Basilashvili off in order to stand up. Basilashvili Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Silva throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Basilashvili stands up and beckons Silva to his feet. #T4#
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Basilashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Basilashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Basilashvili closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Basilashvili lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Basilashvili is aware though and is defending well.
Silva is trying to keep Basilashvili in close.
Silva working a defensive guard but Basilashvili passes into half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Basilashvili trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurab Basilashvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Basilashvili shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Basilashvili thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Basilashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Basilashvili misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basilashvili misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Basilashvili pushes him off.
A nice side step and Basilashvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Basilashvili with a jab.
Basilashvili cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Basilashvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basilashvili dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Basilashvili's head and hops out.
Daniel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Basilashvili.
Silva shoots and misses
and Basilashvili counters with a left to the body.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Basilashvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Basilashvili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Basilashvili circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniel Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Basilashvili is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Basilashvili closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Basilashvili getting side control.
Silva tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Basilashvili manages to move to mount!
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Basilashvili any problems.
Basilashvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Basilashvili has moved into half guard.
Basilashvili content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Basilashvili gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva tries to clinch but Basilashvili moves away
and Basilashvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Basilashvili looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
Silva is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Basilashvili trying to control the position but Silva is working away. #SU2#
Basilashvili decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Basilashvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Basilashvili swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Basilashvili. That snapped Silva's head back.
Basilashvili tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Basilashvili dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Basilashvili manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Basilashvili is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Basilashvili blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva 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.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basilashvili content to stall in guard here.
Basilashvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva controls Basilashvili momentarily but Basilashvili frees himself. #SUB#
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Basilashvili uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurab Basilashvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Silva's cut.
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#
Basilashvili scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Basilashvili looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silva tries to kick Basilashvili off but Basilashvili keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Basilashvili postures up.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Basilashvili is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Basilashvili stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Basilashvili lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Basilashvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Basilashvili somewhat.#T1#
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Basilashvili.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Basilashvili lands with a shot to the body.
Basilashvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Basilashvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Daniel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Basilashvili.
Basilashvili blocks a head kick by Silva.
Basilashvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Basilashvili. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Basilashvili is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Basilashvili scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Basilashvili lands strikes from half guard.
Basilashvili not doing much here.
Silva connecting with a few gentle strikes. #SU2#
Basilashvili decides to stand up.
Basilashvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Basilashvili avoids the head kick by Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basilashvili! But no joy.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basilashvili sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva throws a head kick but Basilashvili moves out of range.
Basilashvili looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zurab Basilashvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Basilashvili goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Basilashvili scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva wants to control but Basilashvili postures up.
Basilashvili taking a breather here.
Basilashvili working away.#T4#
Basilashvili is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zurab Basilashvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is keen to just control but Basilashvili is a slippery customer.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Basilashvili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Basilashvili blocks nicely.
Basilashvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zurab Basilashvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Basilashvili 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HBCC 2
Date: Sep 11, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 497 p4p, 19 weight class) and Zurab Basilashvili (ranked 4846 p4p, 165 weight class). Galanos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

194 cm
26 yrs
213 lbs

193 cm
24 yrs
258 lbs

Galanos

Basilashvili

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zurab Basilashvili!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos leaves Basilashvili with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Galanos clinches up against the cage.
Galanos is pressed up against the cage. Basilashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galanos down to the mat. Galanos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Galanos darts in and clinches Basilashvili up against the cage.

Galanos pulls guard effortlessly.

Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basilashvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Galanos is tightening it up a little... Basilashvili has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Basilashvili reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Basilashvili taps out! Nice BJJ there by Galanos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hero Galanos!
A relieved looking Hero Galanos 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: DSC STRIKE 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
McGillicutty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Ashimov tries to counter it with a takedown but McGillicutty pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGillicutty moves forwards but Ashimov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ashimov connects with a looping right hand.
McGillicutty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashimov.
McGillicutty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGillicutty dips to his left and cracks Ashimov with an uppercut!
Ashimov throws a body shot but no joy.
McGillicutty is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashimov lands a nice hook to McGillicutty's body. McGillicutty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ashimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Ashimov throws a hook but McGillicutty blocks it.
McGillicutty is looking to counter punch.
Ashimov scores with a nice head shot.
McGillicutty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ashimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ashimov misses with an uppercut. McGillicutty saw that one coming.
Ashimov scores with the left hand. McGillicutty knows he should have avoided that one.
Ashimov's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGillicutty under the eye.
Ashimov lands a nice looking body shot.
McGillicutty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
McGillicutty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGillicutty misses with a left hand
and Ashimov counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Ashimov drops McGillicutty with a left right combo! Ashimov follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like John McGillicutty has been cut.
Ashimov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGillicutty!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashimov lands a heavy elbow.
McGillicutty is trying to stand.
Ashimov lands a nice shot to the head.
McGillicutty squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McGillicutty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGillicutty tries to get out of the position.
Ashimov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGillicutty's face.
McGillicutty is bucking up trying to escape but Ashimov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
McGillicutty is rocked!
McGillicutty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Ashimov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ashimov lands a big shot there that rocks McGillicutty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ashimov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ashimov looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGillicutty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGillicutty is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McGillicutty takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ashimov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
McGillicutty is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ashimov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh McGillicutty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty really wants to buck Ashimov off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGillicutty seems to have got his legs back now.
Ashimov landing strikes from the mount.
Ashimov is landing with some decent strikes but McGillicutty is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ashimov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGillicutty?
McGillicutty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ashimov on the ground.
Ashimov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McGillicutty badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ashimov around the waist but Ashimov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ashimov is the winner by TKO! Ashimov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirlan Ashimov!
A very excited looking Temirlan Ashimov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated John McGillicutty had this to say: 'Sometimes you win. Sometimes you pick a fight with your opponent in the parking garage post-fight.'.

Event: HonoHi 2: Muay Thai
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Waddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Waddell managing to control the position.
Lassiter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lassiter trying to control but Waddell is working from the bottom.
Waddell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Waddell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lassiter , up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter shoots for a takedown but Waddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waddell cracks the inside of Lassiter 's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Waddell as Lassiter shoots in.
Avion Lassiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lassiter thows a leg kick but Waddell checks it
and Waddell counters with a three punch combo that has Lassiter backing up. Lassiter nods at Waddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Lassiter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waddell is looking for the big counter here.
Lassiter closes the distance and clinches up with Waddell, looking for a takedown. Lassiter pushes Waddell against the cage but Waddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lassiter swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lassiter moves in looking to clinch but Waddell pushes him off.
Waddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Lassiter , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lassiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waddell.#T2#
Lassiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lassiter throws the kick towards the body but Waddell avoids it.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Waddell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lassiter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waddell counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lassiter lands with a nice combination. Waddell backs away looking to recover.
Waddell moves out of range of the body kick from Lassiter .
Lassiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lassiter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Waddell avoids the body shot from Lassiter .
A big left from Lassiter misses.
Waddell throws a counter combo.
Lassiter misses the jab.
Waddell is looking for the big counter here.
Lassiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lassiter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waddell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lassiter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Waddell defends it nicely.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Lassiter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Waddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waddell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lassiter tries to avoid it but Waddell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lassiter to the ground. Lassiter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Waddell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Waddell seems keen to control Lassiter 's posture.
Lassiter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Waddell pulls Lassiter in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter works over Waddell with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Avion Lassiter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lassiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waddell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lassiter misses with a hook. Waddell ducked under it nicely.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lassiter throws a wild body kick that Waddell sees coming a mile off.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Lassiter misses with a wild body shot.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Waddell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lassiter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lassiter shoots and misses
and Waddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Waddell shoots in for a takedown but Lassiter shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter tries to clinch up
and Waddell counters with a left and a right that stings Lassiter . #T1#
Lassiter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waddell.
Lassiter tries for a takedown but Waddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lassiter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lassiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Waddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waddell lands a right hand.
Waddell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waddell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lassiter blocks it with crossed arms.
Lassiter wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Waddell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Lassiter moves in looking to clinch but Waddell pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Iain Waddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lassiter darts in looking for a takedown but Waddell gets double underhooks and turns Lassiter into the cage.
Waddell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lassiter throws a wild body kick that Waddell sees coming a mile off.
Lassiter looks to throw a body kick
and Waddell counters with a series of strikes. Lassiter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lassiter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waddell is fending him off so far but Lassiter persists. Nope, Waddell circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Lassiter .
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Lassiter misses with a body kick.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waddell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Lassiter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waddell pinned against the cage. Waddell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Waddell throws a counter combo.
Lassiter lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lassiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Lassiter misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Waddell slips under a jab.
Lassiter moves in looking to clinch but Waddell pushes him off.
Waddell throws a counter combo.
Lassiter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Waddell defends well and Lassiter ends up having to push Waddell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lassiter 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.
Lassiter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Waddell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lassiter .
Lassiter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Waddell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lassiter looks to throw a body kick
and Waddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lassiter looks to land a body kick but Waddell moved away.
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Iain Waddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waddell moves out of range as Lassiter strikes.
Waddell is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lassiter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lassiter darts in looking for a takedown but Waddell gets double underhooks and turns Lassiter into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Waddell 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#
Lassiter misses with a looping left.
Lassiter throws a head kick but Waddell moves out of range.
Waddell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Waddell gets a clinch. #BC2#
Waddell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lassiter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waddell circles away.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lassiter misses with a low kick.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
Lassiter shoots for a double leg takedown but Waddell sprawls well. He's pushed Lassiter 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Lassiter backs off Waddell throws a huge counter combo but Lassiter manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Lassiter misses
and Waddell counters with a series of strikes. Lassiter will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Lassiter , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waddell is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Lassiter misses its intended target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lassiter jabs Waddell right on the nose. Waddell blinks but takes it well.
Lassiter goes for a double leg but Waddell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waddell continues to drive forward.
Waddell throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avion Lassiter . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Waddell as Lassiter shoots in.
Waddell slips a jab from Lassiter .
Sloppy strikes from Lassiter . Those never looked like landing.
Waddell unleashes a big counter combination but Lassiter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Waddell.
Lassiter goes for a double leg but Waddell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Waddell continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Waddell feints and as Lassiter raises his hands in defense, Waddell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lassiter keeping moving, preventing Waddell from controlling successfully.
Lassiter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Waddell landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Waddell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Waddell lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waddell trying to control but Lassiter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waddell is stalling in the full guard.
Waddell passes into half guard.
Waddell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Waddell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Lassiter is defending against the submission attempts here by Waddell. #SUB2#
Waddell is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Waddell in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Waddell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Waddell stands up from half guard.
Lassiter misses with a double jab.
Lassiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Waddell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lassiter shoots for a double leg takedown but Waddell sprawls well. He's pushed Lassiter 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lassiter misses with a lunging right hand
and Waddell counters with a three punch combo that has Lassiter backing up. Lassiter nods at Waddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Waddell avoids the body shot from Lassiter .
Waddell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lassiter misses with a kick to the body
and Waddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Waddell rushes Lassiter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Waddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waddell 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Waddell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Iain Waddell waved his t-shirt featuring Woodshins' Ship's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HonoHi 2: Muay Thai
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1#
Whittaker takes one to the side of the head.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Whittaker avoids them all with ease.
MacConnelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Whittaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly wants to clinch up but Whittaker keeps it at a distance.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Whittaker moves out of range.
Whittaker looks to land a combination but MacConnelly avoids it well.
Whittaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whittaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacConnelly tries to bum rush Whittaker with a series of wild strikes but Whittaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
MacConnelly tries to keep at a distance but Whittaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whittaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whittaker tries to work over MacConnelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whittaker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from MacConnelly. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacConnelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whittaker! But no joy.
MacConnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacConnelly fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Whittaker avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Whittaker darts in and clinches MacConnelly up against the cage.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Whittaker clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly misses with a two punch combination.
Whittaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacConnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whittaker moves away.
MacConnelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Whittaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Whittaker avoids them all with ease.
MacConnelly is breathing heavily.#CL2#
MacConnelly tries to keep at a distance but Whittaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacConnelly throws a head punch that misses.
MacConnelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
MacConnelly throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Whittaker.
MacConnelly prevents a body shot from Whittaker. #BC#
MacConnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whittaker wants it to stay on the feet.
As MacConnelly backs off Whittaker throws a huge counter combo but MacConnelly manages to avoid it all.
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by MacConnelly.#CL2#
Whittaker moves into range and clinches up with MacConnelly.
Whittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whittaker tries to throw a body punch but MacConnelly avoids it by throwing Whittaker back against the cage.
Whittaker tries to throw a body punch but MacConnelly avoids it by throwing Whittaker back against the cage. #BC2#
Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacConnelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacConnelly moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Whittaker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Whittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacConnelly controls his hands. #BC#
MacConnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly throws a right hand that Whittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whittaker also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Whittaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacConnelly controls his hands.
Whittaker misses with a body punch.
MacConnelly blocks a body shot from Whittaker.
Whittaker misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Whittaker manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker swinging wildly here.
MacConnelly throws a shot from downtown. Whittaker moves away and avoids it.
MacConnelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whittaker counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
MacConnelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Whittaker sprawls well. He's pushed MacConnelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surly MacConnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
MacConnelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whittaker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
MacConnelly tries to control but Whittaker wriggling away.
MacConnelly won't let Whittaker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
MacConnelly tries to control but Whittaker wriggling away.
Whittaker wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Whittaker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Whittaker connects with a body shot that sends MacConnelly's belly button to the back.
MacConnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whittaker moves away.
MacConnelly misses with a body shot.
Whittaker throws a nice looking combination but MacConnelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacConnelly tries to clinch up.
MacConnelly shoots and misses
and Whittaker counters with a straight right hand.
MacConnelly throws a nice looking combination but Whittaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whittaker misses with a wild combination.
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whittaker sprawls well. Whittaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacConnelly gets slowly back to his feet.
MacConnelly sets himself, and Whittaker steps forward looking for the clinch! MacConnelly avoids it this time.
Whittaker looks to land a combination. MacConnelly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacConnelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacConnelly loads up on a big right hand but Whittaker slips the punch.
Surly MacConnelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacConnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacConnelly. #T1#
MacConnelly keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Whittaker instigates a clinch.
Whittaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacConnelly tries to break the clinch but Whittaker is controlling the position. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Whittaker tries to sprawl but MacConnelly drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Whittaker is looking to escape.
MacConnelly trying to control from half guard but Whittaker is working away.
MacConnelly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whittaker is trying to stand back up but MacConnelly is controlling him #T2##ES2#
Whittaker has one foot on MacConnelly's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
MacConnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Whittaker.
Whittaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Whittaker clinches up with MacConnelly and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacConnelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whittaker backwards.
Whittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whittaker misses with a body punch.
Whittaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacConnelly's elbow. #T3#
Whittaker misses with a punch to the body.
MacConnelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Whittaker won't allow it.
MacConnelly stalling in the clinch but Whittaker improves position.
Whittaker misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Whittaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker is looking to clinch.
Whittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - MacConnelly circles away.
Whittaker blocks the body kick.
MacConnelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
MacConnelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Whittaker throws MacConnelly to one side and escapes!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacConnelly. Whittaker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A punch combination from Whittaker misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
MacConnelly tries to keep at a distance but Whittaker has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Whittaker wants to counter the offense by MacConnelly and move into the clinch position.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Whittaker tries to sprawl but MacConnelly drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Whittaker kicks off MacConnelly and gets to his feet.
Whittaker wants to clinch up but MacConnelly keeps it at a distance.
MacConnelly throws a big counter combination but Whittaker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacConnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whittaker was well out of range. Poor timing from MacConnelly.
Whittaker lands a jab to MacConnelly's midsection.#CL2#
Whittaker moves into the clinch.
Whittaker tries a body shot but MacConnelly blocks it.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacConnelly controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Whittaker 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! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Whittaker clinches up with MacConnelly and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whittaker takes a swing at MacConnelly's ribcage but misses.
MacConnelly wants to clinch up but Whittaker keeps it at a distance.
Whittaker wants to clinch up but MacConnelly keeps it at a distance.
MacConnelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Whittaker instigates a clinch. #BC#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whittaker.
MacConnelly circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Whittaker clinches with his opponent. #BC#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
MacConnelly pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
MacConnelly can't break the clinch.
Whittaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Whittaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacConnelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whittaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacConnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacConnelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacConnelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittaker tries to bum rush MacConnelly with a series of wild strikes but MacConnelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whittaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacConnelly dives in and grabs Whittaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whittaker pushes down on MacConnelly's head and hops out.
Whittaker avoids the body shot from MacConnelly. #CL2#
Whittaker has MacConnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Whittaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacConnelly's elbow. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacConnelly is looking to wear down Whittaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whittaker tries to close the distance and clinch but MacConnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacConnelly appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Whittaker manages to break the clinch.
Whittaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
MacConnelly throws a right hand that Whittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whittaker also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whittaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Whittaker gets a clinch.
Bobby Whittaker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whittaker struggles to land a body shot inside as MacConnelly controls his hands. #BC2#
Whittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and pushes MacConnelly back into the cage.
Whittaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Whittaker lands a body shot.
Whittaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whittaker tries a body shot but MacConnelly blocks it.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Whittaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacConnelly prevents a body shot from Whittaker. #T3#
Whittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly wants to clinch but Whittaker slips to the side
and Whittaker counters with a left and a right that stings MacConnelly. #CL2#
Whittaker closes the distance and pushes MacConnelly back into the cage.
MacConnelly is trying to break free.#BC2#
Whittaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Whittaker gets a clinch.
Whittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacConnelly misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Whittaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Whittaker tries to clinch there but MacConnelly circles away. #CL2#
Whittaker clinches up with MacConnelly and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Whittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whittaker misses with a body punch.
Whittaker misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Whittaker as the two fighters clinch.
Whittaker tries to throw a body punch but MacConnelly avoids it by throwing Whittaker back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacConnelly prevents a body shot from Whittaker.
MacConnelly taking a breather.
Surly MacConnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on MacConnelly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whittaker.
MacConnelly is trying to break free.
Whittaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacConnelly's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Whittaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whittaker 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Whittaker!

Event: HonoHi 2: Muay Thai
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1#
William misses with the combination.
William tries for a takedown but Mahutovir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
William throws a right and a left that both miss.
William lands with a slapping head kick.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
William lands with a kick to the temple. Mahutovir shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jack William seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahutovir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahutovir with the counter takedown but William avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahutovir tries to sprawl out of it but William keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahutovir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahutovir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack William. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from William.
Mahutovir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Mahutovir keeps the fight on the outside.
William is looking to clinch.
Mahutovir with the counter takedown but William avoids it easily.
William fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from William.
William looks to land a right hand but Mahutovir moved out of range.
William shoots in for a takedown but Mahutovir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
William is breathing heavily.#CL#
William closes the distance and clinches.
Mahutovir prevents William from breaking the clinch.#BC#
William escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
William tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mahutovir defends well and William ends up having to push Mahutovir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
William misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Mahutovir counters with a single leg into guard. William didn't expect that.
Mahutovir has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of William is proving hard to escape from.
Mahutovir wants to stand and escape but instead William has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mahutovir wants to stand up but William is controlling him. #T3#
William is standing up over Mahutovir. Mahutovir looks to escape but William dives into side control. #SU#
William stands up and beckons Mahutovir to his feet.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahutovir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
William shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahutovir but Mahutovir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Mahutovir as William shoots in.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahutovir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
William tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahutovir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Mahutovir tries to counter it with a takedown but William pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
William throws a body punch but Mahutovir moves out of range.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.
William is looking to clinch.
William throws a right and a left that Mahutovir avoids nicely.
Mahutovir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
William throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahutovir with the counter takedown but William avoids it easily.
William shoots in for a takedown but Mahutovir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
William darts in looking for a takedown but Mahutovir gets double underhooks and turns William into the cage.
Mahutovir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
William shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahutovir but Mahutovir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
William lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahutovir circles away quickly and effectively.
William tries to clinch up.
Mahutovir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but William defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack William dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
William lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahutovir circles away quickly and effectively.
William could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
William misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Mahutovir tries to counter it with a takedown but William pushes his down on his head and steps out.
William feints a jab promting Mahutovir to slip. William then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mahutovir slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
William fails to land the takedown.
Mahutovir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
William misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack William is winning the standup battle so far.
William tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahutovir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahutovir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but William defends it well.
William throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahutovir's waist but Mahutovir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing William off to one side.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahutovir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jack William is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
William tries to work over Mahutovir's front leg with a kick but Mahutovir checks it.
Mahutovir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahutovir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahutovir wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahutovir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack William. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
William misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
William fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahutovir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but William defends it well.
William misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Mahutovir tries to counter it with a takedown but William pushes his down on his head and steps out.
William shoots for a takedown but Mahutovir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
William misses with a head kick.
William swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Mahutovir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for William!
Mahutovir tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2##SU2#
Mahutovir stands up and we're back to a striking position.
William is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
William shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahutovir sprawls well. He's pushed William's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahutovir with the counter takedown but William avoids it easily.
Mahutovir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahutovir with the counter takedown but William avoids it easily.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - William looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahutovir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but William defends it well.
William tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahutovir was well out of range. Poor timing from William.
Mahutovir keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
William tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.
William fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahutovir stuffs the takedown.
William tries to clinch up.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.#T4#
William tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahutovir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahutovir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but William defends it well.
William tries to clinch up but Mahutovir circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahutovir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
William shoots in for a double leg but Mahutovir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
William closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahutovir circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from William.
Mahutovir with the counter takedown but William avoids it easily.
William wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William tries for a takedown but Mahutovir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Mahutovir tries to counter it with a takedown but William pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ged Mahutovir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from William.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.
William tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from William.
William is looking to clinch.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.
Mahutovir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahutovir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahutovir keeps the fight on the outside.
William wants to clinch up but Mahutovir keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
William fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Mahutovir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - William looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Mahutovir tries to counter it with a takedown but William pushes his down on his head and steps out.
William looks to land a combination but Mahutovir avoids it well.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William tries to clinch there but Mahutovir circles away.
Mahutovir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahutovir stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack William. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.
William fails with an attempt to clinch.
William wants to clinch up but Mahutovir keeps it at a distance.
And Mahutovir tries to counter it with a takedown but William pushes his down on his head and steps out.
William misses with a few strikes there.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - William looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
William tries to clinch there but Mahutovir circles away.
Mahutovir with the counter takedown but William avoids it easily.
Mahutovir swats away the attempt to clinch by William.
Mahutovir with the counter takedown but William avoids it easily.
William throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahutovir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mahutovir as he avoids it easily.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahutovir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but William defends it well.#T3#
Mahutovir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.
William tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahutovir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
William fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahutovir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
William tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahutovir swivels and escapes.
William looks for a takedown but Mahutovir sprawls well.
Mahutovir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
William dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahutovir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mahutovir feints the counter takedown.
William fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahutovir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mahutovir tries to counter it with a takedown but William pushes his down on his head and steps out.
William moves in looking to clinch but Mahutovir pushes him off.
Mahutovir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
William tries to clinch up but Mahutovir circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - William looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahutovir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
William tries to clinch but Mahutovir is having none of it.
William fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
William doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahutovir circles away.
Mahutovir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
William fails with an attempt to clinch.
William tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ged Mahutovir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahutovir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ged Mahutovir!
Ged Mahutovir seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 8
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1#
Aricido is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aricido misses with an uppercut.
Aricido blocks a leg kick.
Ortiz slips under a jab.
Aricido tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aricido seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ortiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Aricido gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Aricido tries to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Aricido blocks an uppercut.
Aricido is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Aricido wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aricido can't break the clinch.
Aricido has had enough of the clinch but Ortiz keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aricido shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.#T1##CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ortiz lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortiz lands a shot to the body.
Ortiz lands with a left to the head.
Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ortiz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aricido backwards.
Ortiz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aricido is breathing heavily.
Ortiz lands a right hand. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortiz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aricido looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a left hand. #KD2#
Ortiz drops Aricido onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aricido is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Aricido is rocked!
Ortiz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aricido with a big uppercut! Aricido tries to clinch up but Ortiz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aricido to the mat! Aricido covers up and Ortiz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesus Ortiz!

Event: HonoHi 1: Origins
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Lassiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for MacConnelly. That snapped Lassiter 's head back.
Lassiter throws a series of punches but MacConnelly moves out of range.
Lassiter lands a jab.
MacConnelly fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Lassiter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lassiter misses with a body kick.
MacConnelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lassiter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lassiter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacConnelly but MacConnelly pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Lassiter has managed to clinch. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter tries to clinch but MacConnelly is having none of it.
MacConnelly misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Lassiter slips a jab and a cross from MacConnelly.
Some wild striking there from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacConnelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lassiter swivels and escapes.#T1#
MacConnelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacConnelly misses with the combination. #TD2#
Lassiter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacConnelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
MacConnelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lassiter throws the kick towards the body but MacConnelly avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lassiter is defended easily by MacConnelly.
A little feinted left hand from MacConnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacConnelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacConnelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Lassiter in the body.
Lassiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lassiter dodges the punch combination from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lassiter .#T2#
Lassiter has a takedown stuffed.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#CL#
MacConnelly has Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
Lassiter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacConnelly walks away with a smile on his face. Lassiter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacConnelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lassiter misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter lands a slapping body shot.
MacConnelly is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
MacConnelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lassiter !
Lassiter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but MacConnelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##SU#
MacConnelly decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lassiter to his feet.
Lassiter tries to clinch there but MacConnelly circles away.
MacConnelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Lassiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice combination there by MacConnelly. #TD2#
Lassiter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacConnelly sprawls well initially but Lassiter persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
MacConnelly manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacConnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacConnelly lands with a nice body punch.
Lassiter is looking to clinch but MacConnelly is avoiding it.
Lassiter dives in for a single leg takedown but MacConnelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lassiter looks winded!#CL#
MacConnelly darts in and clinches Lassiter up against the cage.
Lassiter takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
A shot in the inside from MacConnelly.
Lassiter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacConnelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lassiter letting MacConnelly take a breather here.#BC#
MacConnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacConnelly shoots for a takedown but Lassiter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lassiter thows a body kick. MacConnelly tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
MacConnelly clinches. #BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacConnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lassiter manages to avoid it.
MacConnelly swings for the body but Lassiter moves out of range.
MacConnelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lassiter backs up against the cage.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lassiter circles away quickly and effectively.
Lassiter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacConnelly.
Lassiter lands a nice hook to MacConnelly's body. MacConnelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacConnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lassiter can do to turn this around?
Lassiter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Lassiter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
MacConnelly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Surly MacConnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lassiter catches MacConnelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lassiter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
MacConnelly gets caught napping as Lassiter dives in and scores a takedown. MacConnelly manages to retain guard.#ES#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
MacConnelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lassiter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lassiter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacConnelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
MacConnelly taking a break here but Lassiter is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacConnelly. #SU#
MacConnelly stands up and beckons Lassiter to join him on the feet.
Lassiter throws a head kick that misses.
MacConnelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lassiter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacConnelly somewhat.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lassiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacConnelly swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control.
Lassiter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter taking a break here but MacConnelly is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lassiter with the ground and pound but MacConnelly uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU2#
Lassiter stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
MacConnelly has Lassiter up against the cage in a clinch.
MacConnelly swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
MacConnelly lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lassiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lassiter slaps away a takedown attempt from MacConnelly, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Lassiter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
MacConnelly pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet.
Lassiter fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Lassiter clinches. #T4#
Lassiter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacConnelly smiles and moves away.
MacConnelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
MacConnelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Lassiter throws MacConnelly to one side and escapes!
Good standup being displayed there by Lassiter as he connects with a hook.
MacConnelly lands a jab.
Nice sprawl there from MacConnelly as Lassiter shoots in.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#TD2#
MacConnelly gets caught flat footed, as Lassiter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
MacConnelly wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lassiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacConnelly looks to land a combination. Lassiter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
MacConnelly clinches up with Lassiter and pushes him back against the cage.
Lassiter fails to pull guard.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
MacConnelly rushes Lassiter and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lassiter breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Lassiter .#CL#
MacConnelly moves into range and clinches up with Lassiter .
MacConnelly missing with knees to the body. #T1##BC2#
Lassiter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Lassiter . No joy for MacConnelly on that attempt.
Lassiter shoots in and drives through. MacConnelly sprawls well.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avion Lassiter .#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lassiter enables MacConnelly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lassiter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lassiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lassiter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacConnelly is now in half guard.
MacConnelly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lassiter is looking to escape.#T2#
Lassiter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacConnelly. #SU#
MacConnelly postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lassiter to stand up.
MacConnelly lands with a straight right. Lassiter didn't see that one coming.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab
and MacConnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lassiter throws the left hand but MacConnelly avoids the punch easily.
MacConnelly closes the distance and clinches up with Lassiter , looking for a takedown. MacConnelly pushes Lassiter against the cage but Lassiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Lassiter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Surly MacConnelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacConnelly backwards.
Lassiter working aggressively here. #T3#
MacConnelly tries to stall but Lassiter uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
MacConnelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lassiter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacConnelly is holding Lassiter down, trying to stall.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lassiter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lassiter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lassiter in side control, throwing shots but MacConnelly defends. #SU2#
Lassiter decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Lassiter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacConnelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lassiter eats them both and turns towards MacConnelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
MacConnelly forces Lassiter back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacConnelly to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Lassiter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by MacConnelly. #TD2#
Lassiter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacConnelly regains half guard, as Lassiter was trying to land strikes. #SU2#
Lassiter stands up and beckons MacConnelly to join him on the feet.

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 Surly MacConnelly.
Well MacConnelly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!

Event: HonoHi 1: Origins
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1##CL#
Oumakhanov closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canseco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Fedor Oumakhanov has been cut.
Canseco lands a nice uppercut.
Oumakhanov wants a takedown.
Canseco has had enough of the clinch but Oumakhanov keeps him there for the moment.
Canseco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oumakhanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Canseco prevents it.
Oumakhanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canseco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Oumakhanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canseco lands a left hand.
Canseco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oumakhanov can't get the takedown.
Canseco tries a body shot but Oumakhanov blocks it. #BC2#
Canseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oumakhanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canseco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canseco ! But no joy.
Canseco cracks a nice hook into Oumakhanov's ribs.#CL#
Oumakhanov has managed to clinch.
Canseco tries to break the clinch but Oumakhanov is controlling the position.
Oumakhanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canseco after a bit of a struggle.
Canseco prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Canseco .
Oumakhanov is breathing heavily.
Canseco is trying to break the clinch but Oumakhanov is controlling him.#T1#
Canseco lands with a right to the head.
Canseco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oumakhanov backwards. #BC2#
Canseco breaks the clinch.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Oumakhanov moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Canseco - just one landing.
Canseco lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Oumakhanov is rocked!
Oumakhanov loses concentration momentarily and Canseco pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Oumakhanov crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Canseco finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Canseco !
Jose Canseco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2018

#R1#
Stahl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Stahl drives through and clinches with Basilashvili against the cage.
We've been informed that Stahl 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stahl is working for takedown but Basilashvili is calmly controlling the position for now.
Basilashvili avoids a wild elbow strike from Stahl.#TD2#
Stahl pulls Basilashvili into guard.
Basilashvili wants to control from the top but Stahl keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stahl throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Basilashvili escapes and throws Stahl's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stahl is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Stahl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Stahl looking for submissions off his back.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Basilashvili is controlling well.
Stahl is pressing down on Basilashvili's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Stahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basilashvili can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Stahl working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Basilashvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Basilashvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Basilashvili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Stahl throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Basilashvili is one step ahead there.
Stahl is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stahl is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Basilashvili is posturing up here but Stahl has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Basilashvili tries to roll out but it's too tight and Basilashvili has to tap! Slick submission there by Stahl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
In his post fight interview, Hussein Stahl started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Porter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacConnelly sprawls well. MacConnelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Porter gets slowly back to his feet.
MacConnelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Faustino Porter has been cut.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab.
MacConnelly misses with a double jab #CL#
and Porter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacConnelly wants to break free but Porter has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porter is trying to pull guard but MacConnelly has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faustino Porter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
MacConnelly misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
MacConnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacConnelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Porter eats them both and turns towards MacConnelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
MacConnelly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Porter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Porter with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Porter with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacConnelly trying to control the position.
MacConnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Porter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
MacConnelly manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
MacConnelly looks winded!
MacConnelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Porter avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacConnelly. #ES#
Porter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Porter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Porter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Porter there. #T4#
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Porter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Porter working over MacConnelly with some ground and pound. MacConnelly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Porter winds up and cracks MacConnelly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacConnelly trying to hold on to Porter's head to control him but Porter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Faustino Porter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Faustino Porter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacConnelly misses with a right hand #CL#
and Porter counters by moving into the clinch.
MacConnelly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
MacConnelly breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that MacConnelly has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Porter really is a fat lump.
MacConnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porter was well out of range. Poor timing from MacConnelly.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacConnelly looks to land a right hand but Porter moved out of range.
As MacConnelly looks to move away, Porter throws a big counter combo but MacConnelly just gets out of the way.
Porter is looking to clinch.
MacConnelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Porter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Porter working MacConnelly over with strikes.
MacConnelly is breathing heavily.#T1#
Porter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Porter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacConnelly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Porter is trying to work for a kimura but MacConnelly is defending well.
Porter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Porter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacConnelly defending well though.
MacConnelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porter.
MacConnelly tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Porter manages to move to mount!
Porter throwing strikes here but MacConnelly is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3##SUB#
Porter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacConnelly manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by MacConnelly, under a barage of strikes from Porter.
MacConnelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Porter.
Porter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacConnelly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Porter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Porter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Porter seems to be working for a kimura but MacConnelly defends the submission attempt.
MacConnelly looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
MacConnelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacConnelly is trying to break the clinch but Porter has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faustino Porter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Faustino Porter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Porter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacConnelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacConnelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Porter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacConnelly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porter lands a couple of elbows.
MacConnelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Porter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Porter throws a strike but MacConnelly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly stopping the sweep attempt from Porter.#SUB#
Porter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacConnelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Porter wants to sweep here but MacConnelly controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Porter is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacConnelly tries to stand but Porter is controlling from the bottom.
Porter is trying to control the position but MacConnelly postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
MacConnelly wants to stand and escape but instead Porter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Porter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faustino Porter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
MacConnelly seems keen to control Porter's posture.
Porter stopping the sweep attempt from MacConnelly.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacConnelly throws a front kick aimed at Porter's knee but Porter avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from MacConnelly. #TD#
Porter feints and as MacConnelly raises his hands in defense, Porter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacConnelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Porter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Porter throwing strikes from guard but MacConnelly blocks nicely.
Porter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacConnelly can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Porter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Surly MacConnelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porter throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacConnelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porter's guard. #REVB#
Faustino Porter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacConnelly with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faustino Porter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018

#R1#
MacConnelly throws a good cross that connects.
MacConnelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
MacConnelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lewis on his heels. He'll look to pass Lewis's guard now, I'm sure.
Lewis is looking to stand back up but MacConnelly counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lewis.
Lewis looks winded!#REVB#
MacConnelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewis trying to hold on to MacConnelly's head to control him but MacConnelly postures up.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard but MacConnelly has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacConnelly controlling his opponent.
MacConnelly 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.
MacConnelly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lewis for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
MacConnelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacConnelly controlling from mount.
Lewis tries to hold on but MacConnelly pushes him away. #T3#
MacConnelly controlling from the full mount.
MacConnelly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacConnelly.
Lewis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
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#
MacConnelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lewis tries to clinch but MacConnelly moves out of range. #CL#
MacConnelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacConnelly walks away with a smile on his face. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacConnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacConnelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Lewis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis managing to block the knees to the body from MacConnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacConnelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis jumps guard but MacConnelly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Knees to the body from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis tries for a takedown but MacConnelly manages to get underhooks.
Surly MacConnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Lewis.
A short right from MacConnelly.
MacConnelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from MacConnelly.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, MacConnelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Lewis is looking to control MacConnelly's arms but MacConnelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Lewis breaks the clinch.
MacConnelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacConnelly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lewis's head.
MacConnelly scores with a head kick.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacConnelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MacConnelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
MacConnelly lands a jab to Lewis's midsection.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
MacConnelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
Surly MacConnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacConnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacConnelly misses with the combination.
Lewis throws a head kick but MacConnelly moves out of range.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacConnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewis feints the counter takedown.
MacConnelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacConnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacConnelly is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.#T4##TD#
MacConnelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
MacConnelly stands up and beckons Lewis to his feet.
MacConnelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but MacConnelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacConnelly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lewis tries for a takedown but MacConnelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
MacConnelly instigates a clinch.
MacConnelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacConnelly to keep the fight standing.#BC#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Surly MacConnelly dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacConnelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
MacConnelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.
MacConnelly misses the shot to the body.
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but MacConnelly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into MacConnelly's guard.#ES#
MacConnelly pushes Lewis off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
MacConnelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
MacConnelly laying and praying for a moment but Lewis takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lewis is trying to stand.
Lewis wants to control but MacConnelly passes into side.
Lewis tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacConnelly is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lewis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacConnelly working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
MacConnelly lands a few punches from side control.#SU#
MacConnelly decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lewis to his feet.
MacConnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from MacConnelly finds it's target.
MacConnelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Surly MacConnelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lewis defending well as MacConnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis avoids the body shot from MacConnelly.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacConnelly throws a series of punches but Lewis avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacConnelly checks a leg kick.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
MacConnelly avoiding damage. #BC2#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and MacConnelly moves out of range easily.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacConnelly. MacConnelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Lewis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacConnelly misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surly MacConnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacConnelly shoots in but no luck this time.
James Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacConnelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacConnelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surly MacConnelly!

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