Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: F&B 28: Gueguen vs. Morris 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kassib but Kassib pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hooks thuds a left hand into Kassib's body.
Kassib throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kassib waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooks.
Hooks scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Hooks instigates a clinch.
Hooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
A head punch on the inside from Kassib fails to land.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Hooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hooks managing to block the knees to the body from Kassib.
Kassib misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kassib pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hooks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Kassib. Those never looked like landing.
Kassib fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kassib throws a right and a left that Hooks avoids nicely.
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!
Hooks avoids the head kick by Kassib. #T1#
Hooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kassib's hands.
Hooks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kassib tries a low kick but Hooks avoids it.
Kassib fails to land with a series of punches.
Hooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kassib enables Hooks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kassib manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hooks advances to half guard.
Hooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kassib trying to control from the bottom.
Hooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Hooks is working for a submission of some sort. #SU2#
Hooks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Hooks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kassib misses with a series of wild punches.
Hooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kassib tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooks slips under a jab.#TD2#
Hooks gets the takedown into side control.
Hooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Hooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hooks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3##SUB2#
Hooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kassib trying to remain calm as Hooks controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Hooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An elbow from Hooks crashes against the mat.
Hooks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hooks trying to control the action but Kassib is working from the bottom.
Kassib tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SU2#
Hooks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kassib moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kassib tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hooks counters with a straight right hand.
Kassib throws a head kick but Hooks moves out of range. #CL2#
Hooks darts in and clinches Kassib up against the cage.
Hooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Kassib.
Hooks pushes Kassib back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassib misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Hooks rushes Kassib and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassib moves in looking to clinch but Hooks pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kassib swinging wildly here.
Hooks throws out a counter right but Kassib avoids it with no problem.
Joe Hooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooks lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kassib tries to keep at a distance but Hooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Hooks lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kassib.
Hooks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kassib stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kassib.
Hooks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Hooks instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kassib misses with an elbow over the top.
Hooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Hooks dodges an elbow strike from Kassib.
Still in the clinch, Hooks scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Hooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hooks moves into the clinch.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kassib with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kassib prevents it.
Hooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Kassib shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kassib misses with a knee strike.
Hooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Hooks.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Hooks pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Hooks has his feet on Kassib's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kassib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooks somewhat.
Badiss Kassib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Hooks.
Hooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kassib defends it nicely.
Kassib went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kassib throws a right hand that Hooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooks also avoids with ease.
Kassib takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hooks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hooks throws a sloppy head kick and Kassib moves out of range easily.
Hooks lands a jab-cross combination.
Hooks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hooks lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Hooks clinches with his opponent.
Hooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kassib fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hooks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Kassib is rocked!#T3#
Kassib throws a right hand that Hooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hooks also avoids with ease.
Oh Kassib is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kassib seems to have got his legs back now.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Hooks avoids the damage to the body.
Hooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Hooks pulls guard successfully.
Kassib is looking to stand up but Hooks won't let him.
Kassib trying to control but Hooks is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Hooks pushes Kassib off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kassib sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kassib wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kassib looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooks is just out of range.#CL2#
Hooks clinches up with Kassib and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooks.
Kassib with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Hooks manages to break the clinch. #T4#
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!
Hooks fakes the leg kick and cracks Kassib in the body. #CL2#
Hooks has managed to clinch.
Hooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooks avoiding damage as Kassib throws knees to the body.
Joe Hooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hooks is defending well for now.#BC2#
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Badiss Kassib is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kassib misses with a combination
and Hooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kassib lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hooks circles away quickly and effectively.
Kassib looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Hooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kassib.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kassib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kassib stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Hooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kassib changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooks lands a jab to the head.
Hooks punishes Kassib's body with a nice straight punch.
Kassib swinging wildly here.
Hooks tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Hooks gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Hooks has hold of Kassib's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kassib tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hooks cranks the arm and Kassib screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kassib, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joe Hooks!
Joe Hooks bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC KO 3 - Carvaleho x Aki
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Ozbourne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozbourne looks to throw the jab but Kassib is out of range.
Ozbourne throws a good cross that connects.
Kassib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Kassib is rocked!
Ozbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Ozbourne throws a shot from downtown. Kassib moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Ozbourne cracks Kassib with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kassib looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ozbourne finish him?
Kassib is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozbourne finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kassib drops his hands momentarily. Ozbourne doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kassib staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kassib doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Ozbourne!
Ziggy Ozbourne really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC Bloodbath 1
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1##TD#
Rubson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rubson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rubson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rubson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubson defending well though. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rubson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rubson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rubson defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Rubson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralo Gracie!

Event: Grunge 2: Blackhole Sun
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Tregubs dives in for a single leg takedown but Kassib sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eriks Tregubs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tregubs doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Kassib. #KD#
Kassib lands a left and a right that send Tregubs crashing to the mat, dazed. Kassib thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Tregubs is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Eriks Tregubs has been cut.
Kassib grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Tregubs takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kassib cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billel Kassib!

Event: Sucker Punch 185# CSS RD1
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Rubson has Lannister up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Lannister manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lannister is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lannister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rubson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lannister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rubson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lannister looking for a guillotine here but Rubson defends easily.
Lannister keeping full guard, as Rubson tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Lannister has his foot on Rubson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lannister is looking for a triangle but Rubson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lannister is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lannister keeping full guard, as Rubson tries to pass. #SUB#
Lannister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rubson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lannister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rubson drops back looking for a leg! Lannister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lannister manages to kick Rubson off! Rubson jumps back into Lannister's guard. #T2#
Lannister keeping full guard, as Rubson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rubson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Rubson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubson has managed to get both his arms back between Lannister's legs - danger averted.
Rubson advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister tries to improve position but can't.
Lannister looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Rubson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lannister is defending well.
Lannister is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rubson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Rubson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lannister knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lannister is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rubson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lannister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lannister is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lannister regains half guard.#SUB#
Lannister actively working from the bottom here.
Lannister is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rubson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lannister defends it well. #SUB#
Lannister actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lannister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lannister is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rubson is trying to work for a kimura but Lannister is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rubson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lannister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bechir Rubson 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##TD#
Lannister shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rubson is trying to defend but Lannister finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lannister wants to free his trapped foot but Rubson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Rubson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lannister is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rubson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lannister defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Rubson has his foot on Lannister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lannister works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rubson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rubson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rubson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lannister pushing down on Rubson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but Rubson defending well. #SUB#
Lannister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rubson defends it well. #SUB#
Lannister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lannister. #T2#
Lannister tries to pass to full mount but Rubson defends it. #SUB#
Lannister is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Rubson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lannister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rubson sees it coming and defends easily.
Rubson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Rubson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lannister defends well.#SUB2#
Rubson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lannister advances position into side control!
Rubson is looking for a sweep.
Lannister tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rubson's legs.
Lannister is working hard here to advance position.
Lannister throws an elbow but Rubson slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Lannister goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rubson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lannister's guard! Nice work there by Rubson!
Rubson passes Lannister's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Lannister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Lannister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rubson works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Rubson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rubson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lannister, who protects the arm well.
Lannister regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bechir Rubson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rubson shoots in and gets a takedown into Lannister's guard.
Lannister keeping full guard, as Rubson tries to pass.
Rubson is pushing down on Lannister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lannister is fighting to maintain full guard but Rubson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lannister moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lannister is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rubson rolls with it to try and escape but Lannister cranks on the arm and Rubson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrion Lannister!

Event: Striking Masters 18
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Nice jab there from Taketa. #CUT#
It looks like Adel Kassib has been cut.
Taketa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taketa misses with a wild body shot.
Taketa misses with a two punch combination.
Taketa takes a swing at Kassib's ribcage but misses.
Taketa sizes up Kassib with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kassib scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taketa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kassib circles away quickly and effectively.
Taketa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kassib on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taketa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taketa moves out of range of the body kick.
Taketa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kassib pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taketa moves out of range of the body kick from Kassib.
Shoda Taketa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib needs to keep his hands up - Taketa had a free shot at his head there.
Taketa throws a head kick but Kassib moves out of range.
Taketa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kassib unleashes a big counter combination but Taketa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taketa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kassib eats them both and turns towards Taketa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kassib swats away the attempt to clinch by Taketa.
Taketa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kassib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Kassib on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taketa jabs Kassib to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Kassib drives through and clinches with Taketa against the ropes.
Taketa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Kassib breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Taketa misses.
Taketa looks to land a combination but Kassib avoids it well.
Taketa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taketa avoids the body shot from Kassib.
Kassib slips a jab and a cross from Taketa.
Kassib connects with an inside leg kick.
Taketa fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kassib crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taketa - the referee stops the clock and Kassib gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taketa. Kassib manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A right-left combo lands from Taketa.
Kassib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taketa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kassib lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Shoda Taketa has been cut.
A punch combination from Taketa misses.
Taketa looks to land a combination but Kassib avoids it well.
Taketa throws a combination that misses
and Kassib counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taketa is breathing heavily.
Kassib swinging wildly here. #T2#
Taketa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kassib misses with a few strikes there.
Taketa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kassib manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kassib takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taketa misses with a hook to the body
and Kassib counters with a left and a right that stings Taketa. #ROC2#
Taketa is rocked!
Taketa wants to clinch up but Kassib keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Kassib rushes Taketa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Kassib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kassib blocks a head kick by Taketa.
Kassib misses with a head kick.
Taketa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kassib uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taketa.
Kassib is trying to counter with his kicks.
Taketa lands a jab-cross combination.
Taketa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kassib swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Taketa.
Kassib tries to bum rush Taketa with a series of wild strikes but Taketa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kassib takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taketa throws a nice looking combination but Kassib bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kassib throws a counter combo.
Kassib lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taketa circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shoda Taketa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taketa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Taketa does it's job there.
Taketa tries to clinch but Kassib moves out of range.
Kassib misses with a two punch combination.
Shoda Taketa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taketa lands a right hook to the body.
Taketa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taketa scores with a body shot.
Taketa tests Kassib's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kassib takes a swing at Taketa's ribcage but misses.
Kassib misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taketa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taketa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kassib circles away quickly and effectively.
Taketa is looking to wear down Kassib with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taketa throws a shot to the body.
Taketa moves forwards but Kassib connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoda Taketa is winning the standup battle so far.
Taketa lands a high kick! #CL2#
Kassib forces Taketa back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Kassib breaks from the clinch.
Kassib takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Taketa scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Adel Kassib's cut even more.#T1#
A jab from Taketa finds it's way through Kassib's defenses. #ROC#
Kassib is rocked!
Taketa scores with a jab to the head.
Kassib is still on wobbly legs! Can Taketa finish him?
Taketa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kassib seems to have recovered his senses.
Taketa scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Kassib instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kassib breaks the clinch. #KD#
Taketa scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Kassib to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Taketa.
Taketa throws a shot to the body.
Taketa staggers Kassib with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kassib looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Taketa is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shoda Taketa!

Event: HFC 15 - Rodrigues vs Chomsli
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Kassib swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kassib fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kassib throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Gilchrist counters with a takedown into side control.
Gilchrist trying to control the action but Kassib is working from the bottom.
Kassib is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gilchrist stands up and beckons Kassib to his feet.
Kassib connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kassib tries a head kick but it misses.
Badiss Kassib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kassib throws a one two combo.
Kassib misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kassib closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Gilchrist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gilchrist tries to free his leg and advance position but Kassib is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gilchrist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kassib is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gilchrist, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gilchrist is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kassib throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gilchrist's body to avoid the submission. Gilchrist has instead reached around Kassib's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gilchrist arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sonny Gilchrist!
Sonny Gilchrist made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 14 - Tanner vs Tragedy III
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Rubson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Rashid Rubson has been cut.
Rubson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rubson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Bean as Rubson shoots in.
Rubson moves forwards but Bean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bean lands with a straight right. Rubson didn't see that one coming.
Bean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubson doesn't seem bothered though.
Bean fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Bean gets tackled into the cage by Rubson. Rubson maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Bean scores with a nice right hand.
Bean circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rubson to the canvas! Rubson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bean keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Bean!

Event: HFC 13 - Barbosa vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##CL#
Rubson moves into the clinch.
Adasanya being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rubson.
Rubson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adasanya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rubson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rubson lands a knee to the body.
Rubson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rubson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rubson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adasanya told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Adasanya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rubson lands an elbow that stopped Adasanya in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Adasanya 's eye.
Adasanya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rubson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Rubson stalls.
Rubson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rubson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Rubson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rubson leaning against his opponent.
Rubson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adasanya up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hakim Rubson.
Adasanya throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Rubson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Adasanya 's eye.
Adasanya is trying to pull guard but Rubson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Adasanya is trying to break the clinch but Rubson is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubson.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adasanya 's defenses.
Adasanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adasanya looks winded!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adasanya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adasanya 's defenses.
Adasanya takes an elbow to the temple.
Rubson lands an elbow that stopped Adasanya in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rubson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubson obliges.
Adasanya working hard to break the clinch.
Rubson working Adasanya over with knees to the body.
Rubson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adasanya 's face.
Rubson scores a nice knee to the body.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Adasanya 's eye.
Rubson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rubson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rubson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Adasanya shrugs off.
Rubson lands a good knee to the midsection. Adasanya won't want to take too many of those.
Rubson has Adasanya pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rubson.
Rubson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adasanya takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rubson lands a nice elbow.
Rubson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adasanya is trying to push Rubson away but Rubson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rubson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Adasanya letting Rubson take a breather here.#T4#
Rubson lands an elbow just above Adasanya 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Adasanya successfully pulls guard.
Rubson wants to control from the top but Adasanya keeps moving.
Adasanya is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Rubson stands and steps away. Adasanya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Rubson moves into range and clinches up with Adasanya .
Rubson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rubson prevents a body shot from Adasanya .
Adasanya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hakim Rubson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Adasanya .
Rubson has Adasanya pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakim Rubson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Adasanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rubson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adasanya is trying to break the clinch but Rubson is controlling him.
Adasanya fails to pull guard.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adasanya 's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Israel Adasanya has been cut.
Rubson stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubson.
Adasanya is trying to push Rubson away but Rubson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rubson crunches a lovely knee into Adasanya 's ribcage.
Rubson stalling against the cage.
Rubson crunches a lovely knee into Adasanya 's ribcage.
Adasanya is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adasanya 's defenses.
Rubson lands an elbow that stopped Adasanya in his tracks for a moment.
Rubson lands a knee to the head.
Rubson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adasanya 's face.
Rubson crunches a lovely knee into Adasanya 's ribcage.
Rubson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubson obliges.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Adasanya shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubson has Adasanya pressed against the cage.
Rubson controlling the action here for a moment.
Rubson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adasanya up against the cage.
Adasanya takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Rubson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adasanya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rubson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rubson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rubson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rubson connects with a knee to the head.
Rubson landing knees to the body.
Rubson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rubson is stalling here.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubson is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hakim Rubson.#CL#
Rubson moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Rubson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rubson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rubson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rubson lands a nice elbow.
Adasanya is trying to force a seperation but Rubson has the dominant position.
Rubson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rubson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adasanya can do to turn this around?
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Adasanya shrugs off.
Adasanya is trying to break the clinch but Rubson has him pressed against the cage.
Rubson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adasanya 's efforts to push away.
Rubson throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Adasanya tries to pull guard but Rubson won't allow it.
Hakim Rubson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Adasanya .
Adasanya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rubson pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rubson crunches a lovely knee into Adasanya 's ribcage.
Rubson stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubson.
Adasanya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adasanya tries to pull guard but Rubson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rubson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adasanya up against the cage.
Rubson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakim Rubson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adasanya 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rubson has Adasanya up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubson lands a nice elbow.
Adasanya tries to pull guard but Rubson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adasanya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Adasanya shrugs off.
Rubson lands an elbow that stopped Adasanya in his tracks for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Rubson.
Rubson gets underhooks to prevent Adasanya 's takedown attempt.
Adasanya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakim Rubson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Adasanya .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adasanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adasanya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adasanya is trying to force a seperation but Rubson has the dominant position.
Adasanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Come on Rubson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rubson is struggling to control the position.
Adasanya tries for a takedown but Rubson manages to get underhooks.
Rubson lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubson with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rubson.
Rubson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rubson has Adasanya pressed against the cage.
Hakim Rubson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adasanya 's defenses.
Rubson with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubson obliges.#T2#
Adasanya goes for a takedown attempt but Rubson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rubson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adasanya circles away.
Adasanya misses with the body kick#CL#
and Rubson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rubson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adasanya looking to slow down the pace here.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Adasanya shrugs off.
Rubson lands a nice knee to the body.
Adasanya is trying to stall.
Rubson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Rubson stalling.
Rubson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rubson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rubson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rubson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adasanya jumps guard but Rubson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rubson lands an elbow that stopped Adasanya in his tracks for a moment.
Adasanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubson keeps control of Adasanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rubson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adasanya is trying to force a seperation but Rubson has the dominant position.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rubson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adasanya 's brow.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adasanya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Rubson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adasanya dodges an elbow strike from Rubson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adasanya letting Rubson take a breather here.
Adasanya takes an elbow to the temple.
Rubson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adasanya has Rubson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rubson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakim Rubson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rubson, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakim Rubson!

Event: HFC 12 - Bizihwaeile vs Wolf
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Cain misses with a hook. Kassib ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kassib wants to clinch
and Cain counters with a nice body shot.
RJ Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cain to score with a decent uppercut.
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves out of range.
Cain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kassib was well out of range. Poor timing from Cain.
Kassib tries to counter by clinching up but Cain breaks away and moves out of range.
Kassib fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib blocks a jab.
Cain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kassib is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cain.#T1#
Kassib looks to clinch
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Kassib moves into range and clinches up with Cain.
Kassib tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Cain on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kassib has Cain pressed against the cage, preventing Cain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kassib scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cain can't break the clinch.
Kassib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cain blocks it with crossed arms.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Cain tries to break the clinch but Kassib is controlling the position.
Cain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kassib with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kassib slowing the pace effectively.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Cain avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kassib trying to control the position but instead, Cain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kassib into the cage.
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Cain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Cain scores with a shot to the side of Kassib's head. #BC2#
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassib wants to clinch
and Cain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Cain lands.
Kassib looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kassib looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Cain tries to get set, Kassib tries to push him back and clinch up but Cain manages to avoid the attempt.
Kassib moves to clinch but Cain breaks away
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Kassib uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kassib is looking to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Kassib.
Kassib doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Cain unleashes a big counter combination but Kassib bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kassib ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kassib throws a combination that misses
and Kassib takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassib moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Kassib seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kassib wants to clinch
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain 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#
Kassib uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Kassib fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain misses with a looping left.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib slips a straight right by Cain.
Kassib is looking to clinch.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kassib tries to clinch there but Cain circles away. #T1#
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kassib.
Cain connects with a body shot that sends Kassib's belly button to the back.
Cain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kassib.
Kassib is looking to clinch.
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kassib in his tracks.
Kassib slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Cain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kassib tries to clinch up.
Cain throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Cain lands a jab.
Kassib looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
Kassib tries to clinch
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kassib showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Kassib seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Kassib moves away and avoids it.
Cain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kassib slips a jab from Cain.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain scores with a hook.#T3#
Cain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kassib takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kassib tries to clinch there but Cain circles away.
Kassib tries to clinch there but Cain circles away.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Cain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Issa Kassib is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kassib wants to clinch up but Cain keeps it at a distance.
Kassib looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kassib ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
A combination from Cain does no damage. #T4#
Kassib walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain dodges the punch combination from Kassib.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kassib takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Kassib is rocked!
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassib is just out of range.
Kassib is looking to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cain, as that shot connected.
Oh Kassib is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kassib seems to have got his legs back now.
Kassib tries to close the distance and clinch but Cain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kassib steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Kassib tries to counter by clinching up but Cain breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves out of range.
Kassib is looking to clinch but Cain is avoiding it.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kassib swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cain misses with a right hand
and Kassib counters with a left to the body.
RJ Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kassib closes the distance but Cain moves to the side
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Cain lands a left and a right that send Kassib crashing to the mat, dazed. Cain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kassib looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassib moves to clinch but Cain breaks away
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kassib at a distance.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kassib takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Kassib tries to clinch up
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kassib sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Cain works the jab nicely.
Kassib darts in trying to clinch
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kassib tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kassib slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kassib tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Kassib wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kassib wants to clinch
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
Cain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kassib is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kassib fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kassib in his tracks. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Cain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cain.
RJ Cain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kassib slips under a jab.
Cain lands a jab.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kassib in his tracks.
Kassib doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Cain throws out a counter right but Kassib avoids it with no problem.
Kassib tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cain connects with a crisp jab.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Kassib moved out of range nicely.
Issa Kassib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kassib throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
RJ Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cain 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ Cain!
RJ Cain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020

#R1#
Happiest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happiest lands a really nice looking cross but Rubson seems unphased.
Rubson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Happiest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest moves into range and connects with a jab.
Happiest lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rubson is looking to clinch but Happiest is avoiding it.
Happiest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happiest takes a swing at Rubson's ribcage but misses.
Happiest lands a nice hook to Rubson's body. Rubson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Happiest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Happiest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubson counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Rubson clinches.
Happiest is trying to break the clinch but Rubson has him pressed against the cage.
Happiest can't break the clinch.
Happiest blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Happiest is trying to break free.
Rubson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Happiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Happiest wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubson pushes off an throws an elbow but Happiest leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Happiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Happiest takes an elbow to the temple.
Happiest working aggressively here.
Rubson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Happiest breaks the clinch.
Happiest works Rubson's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Happiest scores with a four punch combination!
Happiest throws a body punch but Rubson moves out of range. #T2#
Happiest digs a good hook to Rubson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Rubson throws a jab but it's blocked by Happiest.
Happiest throws a right hand that Rubson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubson also avoids with ease.
Rubson wants to clinch up but Happiest keeps it at a distance.
Rubson swings for the body but Happiest moves out of range.
Happiest throws a right hand that misses
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
Happiest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Happiest - just one landing. #CL2#
Rubson instigates a clinch. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rubson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Happiest's brow. #BC2#
Rubson manages to break the clinch.
Happiest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Happiest. Rubson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest is looking for a counter combo.
Happiest digs a good hook to Rubson's body.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
A punch lands to the side of Happiest 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rubson doesn't manage to clinch there - Happiest circles away.
Happiest appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Rubson lands a jab to Happiest's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest lands with a shot to the body.
Happiest misses with a hook.
Rubson dodges the punch combination from Happiest.
Rubson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rubson misses the shot to the body.
Happiest circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Happiest misses its target.
Rubson wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Happiest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubson misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Happiest.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happiest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubson.
Rubson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happier Happiest dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Happiest lands a nice shot to the body.
Rubson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Happiest scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Happiest works over Rubson's head and body with a nice combination.
Happiest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubson's hands.
Rubson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rubson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Happiest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happiest misses with an uppercut. Rubson saw that one coming.
Happiest throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Happiest scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Happiest has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Happiest misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rubson counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Happiest finds it's target.
Happiest lands a jab to Rubson's midsection.
Happiest catches Rubson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happier Happiest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rubson walks into a stiff left hand from Happiest.
Happiest works Rubson's body with a nice hook.
Happiest cracks Rubson with an open hand slap.
Rubson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Happiest.
Rubson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Happiest misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Happiest. Those never looked like landing.
Rubson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Happiest finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubson's head.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Happier Happiest is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Happiest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happiest lands with a nice combination. Rubson backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Happiest lands a glancing blow to the side of Rubson's head.
Happiest looks to land a right hand but Rubson moved out of range.
Happiest connects with a single shot there.
Rubson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Happiest is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Happiest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Happiest misses with the combination.
Happiest lands with a good body shot.
Rubson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rubson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest looks to land a combination. Rubson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Happiest throws a nice looking combination but Rubson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Rubson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Happiest.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
Rubson tries to clinch there but Happiest circles away.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
A little jabbing left from Rubson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Happiest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rubson tries to clinch but Happiest moves out of range.
Happiest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rubson avoids the body shot from Happiest.
Rubson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Happiest connects with a body shot that sends Rubson's belly button to the back.
Happiest throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rubson counters with a stiff right hand.
Happiest works over Rubson's head and body with a nice combination.
Happiest thuds a left hand into Rubson's body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest lands a head shot.
Happiest misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Rubson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubson takes one on the button.
Happiest misses with a straight right.
Happiest tries to bum rush Rubson with a series of wild strikes but Rubson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubson ducks under a wild hook from Happiest.
Rubson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Happiest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happiest lands an overhand right.
Happiest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubson can do to turn this around?
Happiest takes a swing at Rubson's ribcage but misses.
Rubson with a nice cross.
Happiest throws a body punch but Rubson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happier Happiest dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rubson misses with a series of wild punches.
Happiest catches Rubson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Happiest keeps the fight on the outside.
Happiest throws a lazy uppercut
and Rubson counters with a two punch combo.
Happiest misses with a two punch combination.
Happiest misses with a shot to the body
and Rubson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rubson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubson ducks under a wild hook from Happiest.
Rubson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Happiest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Happiest throws a hook but Rubson avoids it easily.
Happiest stuns Rubson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Happiest swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubson.
Happiest fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Happiest throws a shot from downtown. Rubson moves away and avoids it.
Happiest throws a sloppy body shot
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Happiest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubson tries to clinch but Happiest is having none of it.
Happiest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Happiest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Happiest.
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!
Happiest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rubson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Happiest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rubson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Happiest. That snapped Rubson's head back.
A nice combination there by Happiest.
Happiest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
Happiest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubson moves away.
Rubson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Happiest.
Despite the aggression on Rubson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Happiest throws a hook but Rubson blocks it.
Rubson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Happiest defending well as Rubson loads up on a big left hand.
Happiest keeps the fight on the outside.
Happiest throws a jab when Rubson was well out of range.#T3#
Happiest punishes Rubson's body with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Happiest.
Rubson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Happiest throws an off balance right hand
and Rubson counters with a nice uppercut.
Happiest takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubson defending well as Happiest loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rubson closes the distance and pushes Happiest back into the cage.
Rubson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Happiest avoids a wild elbow strike from Rubson.#BC2#
Rubson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rubson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Happiest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rubson. #T4#
Happiest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Happiest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest moves away from the strike by Rubson.
Donk. Happiest catches Rubson right on the button with a cross.
Rubson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Happiest misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Happiest.
Rubson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Rubson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Happiest lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubson counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Happier Happiest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Happiest, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happier Happiest!
Post fight, Happier Happiest stared into the camera and said 'Happiness is a choice and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself!'.

Event: Striking Masters 14
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Nagashima looks for the body kick but Gadi saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagashima. That's going to slow Gadi down.
Nagashima lands a high kick! #CL2#
Nagashima rushes Gadi and presses him up against the ropes.
Nagashima lands an elbow inside that Gadi shrugs off.
Gadi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gadi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagashima landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gadi can't break the clinch.
Nagashima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gadi.
Gadi is breathing heavily.
Nagashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gadi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Nagashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gadi is trying to break the clinch but Nagashima has him pressed against the ropes.
Nagashima landing knees to the head.
Nagashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gadi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gadi takes an elbow to the temple.
Gadi takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Nagashima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima scores with a hook to the body.
Nagashima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gadi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nagashima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gadi's defenses.
Gadi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nagashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagashima working Gadi over with knees to the body.
Nagashima lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Nagashima.
Nagashima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Gadi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagashima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oh Gadi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagashima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nagashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gadi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nagashima lands an elbow just above Gadi 's eye.
Nagashima cracks Gadi with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Gadi drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Gadi isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Nagashima struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Nagashima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Akio Nagashima!

Event: HFC Friday the 13th
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Kassib scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Ferguson decides to pull guard.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kassib gets to his feet - Ferguson follows without any prompting.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Kassib sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kassib throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kassib looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Kassib misses.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Kassib.
Kassib fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Star Studded Beef in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Kassib keeps moving.
Ferguson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kassib looking to control.
Kassib wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kassib looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson throws a strike but Kassib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Ferguson is working an open guard so Kassib takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Kassib gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kassib lands a nice knee to the body.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.#T2#
Kassib lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Kassib throws knees to the body.
Kassib prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferguson has Kassib pushed against the cage.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kassib lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Kassib throws an elbow that misses.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferguson avoids the elbow strike from Kassib, against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassib to keep the fight standing.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassib throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Kassib doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Kassib throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Kassib misses with a body kick.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Kassib sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabeeb Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassib misses with a double jab.
Ferguson attempts a counter takedown but Kassib avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Kassib connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Ferguson is rocked!
Kassib cracks Ferguson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badiss Kassib!

Event: HFC Friday the 13th
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rubson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Hakim Rubson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good work by Rubson as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jones. #CL2#
Rubson rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rubson as Jones tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubson.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Rubson.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Camron Jones has been cut.#T1#
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubson lands a nice elbow.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camron Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rubson won't allow it.
Come on Rubson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rubson controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubson.
Jones jumps guard but Rubson stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubson has double underhooks.
Rubson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rubson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Rubson has him pressed against the cage.
Rubson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rubson.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Rubson lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Rubson landing knees to the head.
Rubson stalling in the clinch.
Rubson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Rubson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Rubson is struggling to control the position.
Rubson controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Rubson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubson.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rubson keeps him there for the moment.
Rubson has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Rubson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rubson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rubson controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakim Rubson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camron Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rubson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Rubson forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Rubson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Rubson is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rubson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rubson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Rubson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Rubson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Rubson avoiding damage.
Rubson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rubson keeps him there for the moment.
Rubson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rubson stalling in the clinch.
Rubson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rubson keeps him there for the moment.
Hakim Rubson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Rubson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camron Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Rubson. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubson obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Rubson.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rubson misses with a knee to the head.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubson has double underhooks.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Camron Jones's cut is getting worse.
Rubson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rubson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms. #T3#
The referee calls for Rubson to work.
Rubson lands a knee to the body.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rubson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Rubson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rubson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rubson is stalling here.
Rubson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rubson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rubson lands a knee to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubson lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubson stalling against the cage.
Rubson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rubson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Rubson landing knees to the head.
Jones letting Rubson take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubson.
Rubson stalling against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubson's elbow.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rubson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakim Rubson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Camron Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rubson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rubson off to one side. #CL2#
Rubson forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Rubson landing knees to the body.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rubson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones wants a takedown.
Rubson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rubson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rubson slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubson stalling. #T1#
Rubson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rubson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones has Rubson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rubson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camron Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubson lands a nice elbow.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rubson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Rubson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Rubson lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Rubson. #T2#
Rubson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rubson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rubson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rubson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Rubson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Rubson.
Rubson has Jones pressed against the cage.
Come on Rubson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3##TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Rubson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rubson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rubson defends easily.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Rubson is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camron Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakim Rubson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rubson has his hands clasped together but Jones extends and breaks Rubson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones.

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

Event: HFC 7 - Wolf vs Vandoren
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Rubson tries to keep at a distance but Pawlik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rubson blocking some punches.
Rubson blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Rubson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pawlik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rubson to the mat. Rubson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubson is retaining full guard.
Rubson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubson keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Rubson has his hands on Pawlik's head, controlling the position.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rubson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rubson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rubson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rubson prevents Pawlik from improving his position.
Rubson is nestled in close to Pawlik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pawlik has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Rubson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rubson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pawlik defending well though.
Rubson working Pawlik over with strikes.
Rubson winds up and cracks Pawlik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Rubson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubson not doing much here.
Rubson winds up and cracks Pawlik with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pawlik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pawlik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubson defends well.
Rubson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rubson stays in close to Pawlik's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Pawlik looking for a triangle here. Rubson is fighting it but it looks tight! Pawlik pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rubson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Pawlik!

Event: The Island Season 10, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Kassib throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Yoshioka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Kassib has his feet on Yoshioka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kassib throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Yoshioka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kassib is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kassib trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshioka is proving a slippery customer.
Yoshioka trying to control but Kassib is working from the bottom.
Yoshioka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassib pulls Yoshioka in to control the position.
Yoshioka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshioka passes into half guard. #T1#
Yoshioka wants to pass to mount but Kassib is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Yoshioka seems content to control.
Kassib wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Yoshioka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kassib could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yoshioka has cracked it and Kassib is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yoshioka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Satoru Yoshioka!
A less than humble Satoru Yoshioka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Haba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kassib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haba takes a swing at Kassib's ribcage but misses.
Kassib is looking to counter the offense by Haba and move into the clinch.
Haba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kassib moves away.
Kassib tries to clinch up but Haba circles away and keeps his distance.
Haba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kassib.#CL#
Kassib gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Haba to work. #BC2#
Haba breaks the clinch.
Haba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib tries to close the distance and clinch but Haba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kassib tries to clinch up.
Kassib takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haba lands a glancing blow to the side of Kassib's head.
Haba clobbers Kassib with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Haba cracks Kassib with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Kassib is rocked!
Haba misses with a few strikes there.
Kassib is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haba.
Kassib looks up at the clock. Bad move! Haba lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kassib. Haba pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Haba!
Phillip Haba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Rubson shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rubson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Jack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rubson's guard.
Rubson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.
Jack content to stall in guard here.
Jack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jack landing strikes.
Jack taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jack lands a nice forearm strike.
Jack lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Jack advances to full mount.
Jack unloading with bombs!
Rubson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rubson tries to get out of the position.
Jack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rubson is bucking up trying to escape but Jack cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jack working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Rubson is rocked!
Jack looking to finish Rubson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rubson!
Oh Rubson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jack is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rubson goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Jack!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hefty Jack!

Event: The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Kassib misses with a double jab.
Kassib has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fighter is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Kassib is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Fighter.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassibs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fighter.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Fighter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fighter keeps control of Kassib as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter blocks an elbow strike.
Fighter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fighter lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Fighter.
Kassib looks winded!
Fighter cracks Kassib with a nice body shot.
Kassib misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Fighter. #CUT#
It looks like Billel Kassib has been cut.#T1#
Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Kassib is rocked!
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kassib is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Fighter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fighter lands a body punch.
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fighter lands an uppercut.
Fighter unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kassib! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fighter is unloading with more strikes now! Kassib drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Fighter!
Island Fighter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.#CUT2#
It looks like Aziz Rubson has been cut.#CL#
Rubson clinches with his opponent.
Harris is working Rubson over against the cage.
Rubson throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris pushes Rubson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris blocks an elbow strike from Rubson.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Rubson takes a shot to the head.
Harris pushes Rubson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Rubson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Rubson is rocked!
Harris digs a right hand into Rubson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rubson's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Rubson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Rubson out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Harris!
After winning the bout, Axel Harris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Rubson shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rubson gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Rubson manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rubson tries to get out of the position.
Bennett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Bennett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rubson, who protects the arm well.
Rubson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is trying to move to mount but Rubson reverses beautifully and ends up in Bennett's guard. #SUB2#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubson defends it easily.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Rubson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Bennett has his foot on Rubson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubson works his way back into a safe position though.
Rubson trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Rubson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rubson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubson has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Rubson trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Rubson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubson defends well.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for a triangle here. Rubson is fighting it but it looks tight! Bennett pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rubson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Bennett!

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