Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Abbott takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abbott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Abbott shoots and misses
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Abbott misses with a double jab
and Oneil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oneil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oneil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt
and Oneil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abbott looks winded!
Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oneil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Oneil cracks Abbott with a big right hand and Abbott goes down!#ROC#Abbott is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oneil content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abbott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oneil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abbott's head.#T1#
Oneil is pushing down on Abbott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbott is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneil is trying to control. Abbott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abbott is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Oneil.
Oneil wants to take a breather but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abbott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Oneil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oneil is nestled in close to Abbott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Oneil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbott's head.
Oneil is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oneil working over Abbott with some ground and pound. Abbott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura but Abbott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneil to get the leverage.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abbott is trying to maintain the position but Oneil is very close to passing his half guard.
Oneil working Abbott over with strikes.
Oneil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abbott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbott is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Oneil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oneil connects with a nice short shot to Abbott's temple.
Abbott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneil.
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Oneil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abbott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oneil jumps into side control!
Oneil working the ground and pound from side control.
Oneil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil working the ground and pound.
Abbott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abbott is still in real trouble! Can Oneil finish him?#SUB#
Oneil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abbott seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Oneil works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oneil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oneil trying to control the action but Abbott is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abbott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oneil landing strikes.
Oneil connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abbott some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abbott tries for a takedown but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
so Oneil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oneil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oneil content to stall in guard here.
Oneil scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abbott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbott, not yet.
Abbott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil is pushing down on Abbott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbott is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Abbott tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Oneil in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Abbott tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oneil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil!
After winning the bout, David Oneil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 24
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Hanks slips a jab and a cross from Hill. #TD#
Hill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hill controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hanks is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hanks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hill doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanks has managed to lock this one up! Can Hill escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanks on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Hanks!
Tom Hanks gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AFC #14
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Hawkes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walsh backs up against the cage.
Walsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawkes cracks Walsh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Kaiden Walsh has been cut.
Hawkes scores with a hook.#ROC2#Walsh is rocked!
Kaiden Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walsh throws out the jab.
Oh Walsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawkes moves out of range as Walsh strikes.
Walsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Walsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walsh throws a right hand that misses
and Hawkes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Hawkes misses with a body shot.
Walsh throws a looping overhand right but Hawkes ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Walsh finds it's way through Hawkes's defenses. #ROC#Hawkes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hal Hawkes has been cut.
Hawkes leaves his chin hanging out and Walsh seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hawkes crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaiden Walsh!
Kaiden Walsh retains his welterweight title!
Kaiden Walsh 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 14, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Contreras clinches.
Hill wants a takedown.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Contreras lands a right hand.
Contreras works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hill wants a takedown.
Contreras lands with a left to the head.
Contreras lands a right hand.
Contreras lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Contreras scores with a shoulder strike.
Contreras lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Contreras lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards. #ROC2#Hill is rocked!
Contreras stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contreras lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Contreras lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Contreras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Contreras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Contreras pushes Hill against the cage. Contreras is working some dirty boxing. Contreras pushes off with a quick right hook! Hill goes down! Hill tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Contreras moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Contreras!

Event: MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Eri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones misses the jab.
Eri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eri avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Eri ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a combination
and Eri counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Eri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eri throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#T2#
Eri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eri tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eri to the ground. Eri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots and misses
letting Eri counter with a right hand.
Eri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Eri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eri scores with a nice head shot.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Eri.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eri throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Eri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jack Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eri works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Eri, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Eri against the cage but Eri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Eri cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones looks to land a combination but Eri avoids it well. #TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into Eri's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eri controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eri wants to sweep but no luck.
Eri keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wild Eri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Eri, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Eri against the cage but Eri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Eri moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a right and a left that Eri avoids nicely.
Jack Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eri lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eri tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eri to the ground. Eri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eri misses with a body shot.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Eri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Eri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Eri misses.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Eri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eri throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Eri didn't expect that.
Eri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Eri has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eri's waist but Eri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Eri to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eri slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eri scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
A big left from Jones misses. #T3#
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Eri counters with a stiff right hand.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A big right from Jones misses.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Eri misses with a left hand #TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.

Eri manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Eri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Eri has Jones pushed against the cage.#T4#
Eri prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Eri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eri just misses with a punch to the body.
Eri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Eri misses with an uppercut.
Jones looks for a takedown but Eri sprawls well.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones misses with a hook
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wild Eri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eri scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Eri throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eri swivels and escapes.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Eri to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eri throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Eri feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Eri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones moves away from the strike by Eri.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from Eri.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Eri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking. #T2#
Jones misses with a right hand
and Eri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Eri.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eri counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones slips a straight right by Eri.
Jones slips a jab from Eri.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Eri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Eri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Eri counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Eri throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Wild Eri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Eri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones moves to clinch but Eri breaks away
and Eri counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Jones with a poor takedown
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries for a takedown but Eri circles away easily
and Eri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Eri does it's job there.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
enabling Eri to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wild Eri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eri 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wild Eri!

Event: The Island Season 14, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Diddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diddy pinned against the cage. Diddy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Diddy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Diddy defends easily.
Diddy looking to pass the guard.
Diddy trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Diddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Diddy wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill managing to control the position. #T1#
Diddy looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diddy is aware though and is defending well.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diddy is one step ahead there.
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Diddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diddy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Diddy sits in half guard.
Diddy wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diddy is working away from the top position though.
Hill won't allow Diddy to pass to mount.
Diddy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill keeping full guard, as Diddy tries to pass.
Diddy wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Diddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diddy wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Diddy looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Diddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diddy is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Diddy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
Hill is trying is best to control the position here.
Diddy prevents Hill from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diddy is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Diddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diddy wants to pass the guard but Hill is defending well.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.#T4#
Diddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill controls Diddy momentarily but Diddy frees himself.
Diddy wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Diddy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diddy throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diddy stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Diddy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Diddy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diddy.#TD2#
Hill gets caught flat footed, as Diddy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hill is adopting a defensive guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Diddy from controlling successfully.
Hill working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Diddy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diddy wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diddy trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Diddy drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Diddy off! Diddy jumps back into Hill's guard.
Diddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
Diddy wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Diddy won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Diddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diddy is looking to advance position but Hill has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Hill tries to control but Diddy wriggling away.
Diddy is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Hill wants to finish this one by submission but Diddy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hill. #SUB#
Hill looking to secure an arm triangle but Diddy defends it well.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diddy is looking to escape.
Diddy is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hill wants to control the pace but Diddy is squirming around nicely.
Diddy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hill prevents Diddy from improving his position.#SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diddy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diddy tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back!#T4#
Diddy is trying to stick to Hill's back but Hill is turning into Diddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hill.
Hill wants to control from the top but Diddy keeps moving. #SUB#
Hill drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hill seems to have locked his on tight now - Diddy screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hill, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brian Hill!
Our winner, Brian Hill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlier's head.
Carlier misses with a hook.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carlier misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Wright clinches up with Carlier and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carlier.
Wright throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carlier blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Carlier turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carlier manages to end up in side control.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlier advances to mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Carlier working for a guillotine from mount but Wright is in no mood to give up.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1#
Carlier controlling his opponent.
Wright is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Carlier working for a submission but Wright is keeping him at bay.
Wright is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Carlier quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Carlier but it's paid off an Wright is forced to tap! Nice work by Carlier.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: KIFC 96
Date: Jun 27, 2023

#R1#
Hanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sheppard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheppards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheppard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanson.
Hanson scores with the left hand. Sheppard knows he should have avoided that one.
Sheppard lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Hanson has been cut.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and Sheppard moves out of range easily.
Keith Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheppard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheppard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson dodges the punch combination from Sheppard.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Sheppard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanson throws a wild body kick that Sheppard sees coming a mile off.
Sheppard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sheppard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanson with a body shot.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sheppard jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses.
Hanson connects with a jab.
Sheppard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheppard dips to his left and cracks Hanson with an uppercut!
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sheppard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheppard scores with a jab.#ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Sheppard lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheppard is just out of range.
Sheppard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheppard drops Hanson with a big left hand! Hanson is injured, injured bad! Sheppard jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Sheppard!
A relieved looking John Sheppard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AFC #11
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Hawkes blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Zeal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawkes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zeal finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawkes's head. #CUT#It looks like Hal Hawkes has been cut.
Hawkes staying out of range there.
Hawkes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zeal misses with a hook.
Hawkes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeal misses the jab.
Zeal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hawkes throws a body punch but Zeal moves out of range.
Zeal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawkes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawkes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zeal on the side of the head. #ROC2#Zeal is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkes cracks Zeal with a left hook right on the temple and Zeal goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hawkes lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zeal is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hal Hawkes!
After winning the bout, Hal Hawkes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Chris Zeal was interviewed post fight and said 'I got no time to jibba-jabba'.

Event: NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Abbott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abbott has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbott manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dos Santos trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Abbott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbott, not yet.
Abbott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Dos Santos trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Abbott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbott tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abbott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Abbott in his guard.#REVR#
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Abbott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abbott scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abbott postures up.
Abbott landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Gael Dos Santos has been cut.
Abbott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Dos Santos is rocked!
Abbott postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Dos Santos covers up, he's hurt! Abbott keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Abbott and the ref steps in to end the fight! Abbott can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Abbott!
An out of breath Dave Abbott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TIFC 5 Brother vs Miocic 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Hill seems content to control.
Dalpra tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Dalpra defends the submission attempt.
Dalpra is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalpra is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hill prevents Dalpra from improving his position.
Hill 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.
Dalpra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dalpra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalpra is keeping the position for now. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalpra is trying to control the position but Hill postures up. #SUB#
Dalpra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Dalpra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hill has passed into half guard!
Hill prevents Dalpra from improving his position.
Dalpra 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 battling for position here. Dalpra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hill 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.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Dalpra is keeping the position.#T2#
Hill keeps trying to improve his position.
Hill is fighting to break Dalpra's control of his arms but Dalpra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalpra is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dalpra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hill trying to control but Dalpra is working from the bottom.
Dalpra controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself. #T3#
Hill trying to control but Dalpra is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Dalpra looking for a guillotine here but Hill defends easily.
Dalpra keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Dalpra wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
Hill is pushing down on Dalpra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dalpra is fighting to maintain full guard but Hill has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalpra keeps working.
Dalpra trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
Dalpra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Dalpra defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalpra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dalpra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dalpra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dalpra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brian Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dalpra is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dalpra to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dalpra is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Dalpra is proving a slippery customer.
Dalpra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dalpra is working hard here to advance position.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Dalpra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalpra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Hill is trying to control the position but Dalpra postures up.
Dalpra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dalpra defends it easily.
Dalpra trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Dalpra looking to pass the guard.
Dalpra trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tainan Dalpra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dalpra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dalpra is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it. #SUB#
Dalpra seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dalpra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dalpra's back!
Dalpra is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Hill tightening his grip on Dalpra, looking for the choke.
Dalpra tries to escape but Hill has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hill trying to control.
Dalpra rolls, trying to escape but Hill keeps control of the position. #T4#
Hill somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hill has the hooks in. Dalpra is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dalpra looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Hill is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dalpra knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dalpra for a finish. #SUB2#
Hill is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dalpra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hill working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Hill 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##TD#
Dalpra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hill can't keep his opponent in guard - Dalpra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Dalpra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hill working for a triangle but Dalpra defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hill working for a triangle but Dalpra defends it easily.
Dalpra wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving. #T1#
Dalpra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dalpra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Dalpra from controlling successfully.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Dalpra is looking to advance position but Hill has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Dalpra blocking the ground and pound.
Dalpra working to try and regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Hill goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dalpra turns into him and now he's in Hill's guard.
Dalpra looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Dalpra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalpra looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalpra, not yet.
Hill wants to control from the top but Dalpra keeps moving.
Hill is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Dalpra is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Hill slips nicely into half guard.
Dalpra is doing well to control the position and prevent Hill from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dalpra wants to control but Hill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalpra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hill's back!#SUB#
Hill defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalpra holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dalpra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalpra keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Dalpra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brian Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalpra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tainan Dalpra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tainan Dalpra.
Well Hill 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Hill!
Brian Hill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TIFC 4 Brother vs Nosebleed
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Hill throws a combination that misses
and Corn counters with a straight right hand.
Brian Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a body punch but Corn moves out of range.
Corn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Hill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Corn's half guard.#SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Corn defends the submission attempt.
Corn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Corn wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corn trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up. #SUB#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Corn actively working from the bottom here.
Corn trying to control here. #SUB#
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Corn wants to control but Hill is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corn is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corn sees it coming and defends easily.
Corn gets full guard.#SUB2#
Corn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hill passes into side control.
Corn tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Hill is trying to get an arm triangle but Corn is defending well. #SUB#
Hill wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corn, who protects the arm well.
Hill is staying tight to Corn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hill wants to control but Corn is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Corn stops Hill from passing to mount.
Corn tries to improve position but can't.
Corn is not content to let Hill control the position.
You can see the frustration on Corn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hill trying to control the position but Corn is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hill swings around for an armbar but Corn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hill's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hill dominated that round.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Corn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hill dives in and grabs Corn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corn pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Corn misses the target.
Hill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corn sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Corn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Corn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corn being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill advances position into side control!#T1#
An elbow from Hill crashes against the mat.
Hill wants to control but Corn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corn tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hill tries for a kimura but Corn is defending well.
Hill throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Corn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Corn is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Corn defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hill trying to control the action but Corn is working from the bottom.
Hill is looking to advance position but Corn won't allow it.
Hill with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hill is working for a kimura but Corn is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Corn is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Corn gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Corn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corn is looking to control Hill's arms but Hill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corn has his back to the cage.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Corn has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hill drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Corn from controlling successfully.
Hill is trying to control the position but Corn postures up.
Hill is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Corn defends it easily.
Hill controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hill dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corn counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Corn.
Corn staying out of range there.
Hill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corn connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Hill is rocked!#CL#
Hill clinches. #TD#
Hill decides to pull guard.
Corn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet. #T1#
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Corn postures up.
Hill has Corn pulled in close to control his posture.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Corn is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Corn tries to sprawl but Hill drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Hill prevents Corn from improving his position.#SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Corn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hill is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corn is not content to let Hill control the position.
Corn trying to control here. #SUB2#
Corn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Corn is holding on to half guard well.
Hill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hill content just to control the position here.
Pop Corn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hill wants to control the pace but Corn is squirming around nicely.
Corn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corn is looking to escape. #T4#
Corn tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Corn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Corn!
Corn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brian Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Corn from controlling successfully.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corn can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Hill.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hill, 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 Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2023

#R1#
Manzine shoots in but Hanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manzine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manzine gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Manzine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Manzine finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Hanson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzine shoots in for a double leg but Hanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keith Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Manzine.
Hanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Hanson thuds his shin into the meat of Manzine's side.#T1#
Manzine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanson lands a nice hook to Manzine's body. Manzine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manzine looks winded!
Manzine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Hanson lands a big right hand that sends Manzine crashing to the mat! Hanson stays standing though and waves Manzine back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Nicolas Manzine has been cut.
Hanson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Manzine to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hanson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Hanson!
A victorious Keith Hanson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TIFC 3 Webb vs Tang
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Clarke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Hill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Hill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Hill throws a right hand that misses
and Clarke counters with a nice body shot.
Hill misses the body punch
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clarke sprawls well. Clarke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roy Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Clarke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Hill is rocked!
Hill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clarke scores with a counter punch that sends Hill to the canvas! Clarke smells blood - he's punishing Hill with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hill has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Clarke!
Roy Clarke retains his welterweight title!
Roy Clarke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Primal , into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Hanson is predictable there
letting Rager I counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Keith Hanson has been cut.
Hanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rager I definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rager I throws a shot from downtown. Hanson moves away and avoids it.
Rager I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson unleashes a big counter combination but Rager I bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and Rager I counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanson throws a right and a left that Rager I avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rager I swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanson. That snapped Rager I's head back. #T1#
Hanson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanson misses with a kick to the body.
Rager I lands a jab to Hanson's midsection.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Rager I on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rager I lands a nice hook to Hanson's body. Hanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanson connects with a jab.
Hanson jabs Rager I right on the nose. Rager I blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Rager I scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rager I looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Hanson throws an off balance right hand
and Rager I counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson moves out of range as Rager I strikes.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rager I was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Rager I has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rager I's head.
Hanson throws a chopping leg kick but Rager I manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanson. #T3#
Hanson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Rager I to counter with a crisp jab.
Rager I is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Rager I drops Hanson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hanson looks back up at him and smiles so Rager I waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hanson is rocked!
Hanson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rager I finish him?
Danga de danga de dang - Hanson scores with a four punch combination!
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!
An inside leg kick from Hanson misses.
Rager I drops Hanson with a huge uppercut! Hanson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rager I is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roid Rager I!

Event: NYF Challengers 1
Date: May 30, 2023

#R1#
Abbott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abbott somewhat.
Makoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abbott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makoba pinned against the cage. Makoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makoba scores with a body shot.
Makoba lands with a shot to the body.
Abbott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makoba misses with a few strikes there.
Abbott takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbott.
Makoba connects with a body shot that sends Abbott's belly button to the back.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abbott throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Abbott looking to score a takedown here. Makoba is defending well but Abbott drives through and ends up in Makoba's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Abbott has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makoba is adopting a defensive guard.
Makoba keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Makoba being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abbott connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makoba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makoba has control of Abbott's left arm, preventing Abbott from doing any damage.
Makoba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abbott landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abbott preventing the sweep.
Abbott trying to control but Makoba is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abbott wants to clinch up but Makoba keeps it at a distance.
Abbott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abbott tries to clinch but Makoba moves out of range.
Abbott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abbott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbott throws a nice looking combination but Makoba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abbott goes for a double leg but Makoba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makoba continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makoba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Makoba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makoba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbott has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Makoba breaks from the clinch.
Abbott misses with a combination
and Makoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott looks for a takedown but Makoba sprawls well.
Makoba swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbott.
Makoba thuds a left hand into Abbott's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abbott misses with a takedown
and Makoba counters with a nice body shot.
Abbott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makoba.
Abbott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abbott scrambles back to his feet.
Makoba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dave Abbott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abbott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Makoba drops Abbott with a beautiful combination! Abbott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Makoba is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Abbott is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dave Abbott has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba moves in close and cracks Abbott with a massive right hand! Abbott, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Makoba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023

#R1#
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Skibbo wants to counter with a clinch but Hill pushes him away.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Hill scores with a takedown into Skibbo's guard.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skibbo is keeping the position for now.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill pushes down on Skibbo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skibbo is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Skibbo defending well. #T1#
Skibbo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill uses his free foot to push down on Skibbo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skibbo.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Hill has control of Skibbo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skibbo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hill prevents Skibbo from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hill looking to secure an arm triangle but Skibbo defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Skibbo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Skibbo!
Hill controlling Skibbo's posture. #SUB#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Skibbo won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Skibbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hill pulls Skibbo in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that Skibbo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skibbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skibbo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill pulls Skibbo in close to his closed guard and prevents Skibbo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hill dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hill throws out a loose jab but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Hill scores with a takedown into Skibbo's guard.
Hill advances position into side control!
Skibbo is not content to let Hill control the position. #SUB#
Hill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Skibbo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skibbo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skibbo has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brian Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skibbo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hill is trying to get an arm triangle but Skibbo is defending well.
Skibbo is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skibbo keeps working. #SUB#
Hill has hold of Skibbo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Skibbo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hill cranks the arm and Skibbo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Skibbo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Hill!
After winning the bout, Brian Hill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023

#R1#
Hanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noir scores with a jab to the head.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Hanson slips the punch.
A jab from Hanson finds it's way through Noir's defenses.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
Noir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanson is looking to land body kicks.
Hanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Noir lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson tries to land a front kick but Noir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Hanson moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noir.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Hanson has been cut.
Noir throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanson counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Hanson to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson slips a jab from Noir.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Noir walks into a left hand.
Noir checks a low kick from Hanson.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pino Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Noir.
Hanson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Noir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson is looking for a counter combo.
Noir lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Noir throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noir.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Noir throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Noir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Noir scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noir.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Hanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Hanson. #T3#
Noir throws a shot from downtown. Hanson moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Hanson.
Noir throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir feints and then cracks Hanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanson down.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Hanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Noir let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Noir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noir takes a swing at Hanson's ribcage but misses.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Hanson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noir moves forwards but Hanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanson.
Noir lands a jab to Hanson's midsection.#T4#
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Hanson's shoulder, as Hanson tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Noir throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Noir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanson momentarily.
Hanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanson misses the target.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noir throws out the jab.
Noir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Hanson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Noir throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanson counters with a left to the body.
Noir misses the jab.
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pino Noir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Hanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A solid body kick from Hanson.
Noir throws a looping overhand right but Hanson ducks down to avoid it.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson.
Noir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanson throws a low kick but Noir moves out of range easily.
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Hanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Noir lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanson looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Noir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noir misses with a right hand
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot.
Noir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Noir.
Noir looks to throw the jab but Hanson is out of range.
It appears Hanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Noir misses the shot to the body.
Noir misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noir misses with a straight right.
Hanson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Noir avoids it.
Noir throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Good work by Noir as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Noir has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanson.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanson moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Noir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Noir in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Noir throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
Hanson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noir just manages to avoid it.
Noir lands with a good body shot.
Noir throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Noir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanson with a hook.
Hanson throws a chopping leg kick but Noir manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanson counters with a huge head kick that drops Noir! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Hanson!
A very excited looking Keith Hanson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: AFC #7
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Hawkes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawkes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawkes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Hawkes and move into the clinch.
Hawkes takes a swing at Walsh's ribcage but misses.
Walsh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawkes.
Hawkes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkes throws out the jab.
Walsh tries to counter by clinching up but Hawkes breaks away and moves out of range.
Hawkes misses with a wild body shot.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hawkes manages to circle out of the way.
Hawkes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Hawkes misses with a two punch combination.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Hawkes and move into the clinch.
Hawkes misses with a series of wild punches.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hal Hawkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh slips under a jab from Hawkes.
Walsh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hawkes misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Walsh counters by moving into the clinch.
Walsh misses with a body punch.
Walsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Walsh fails to land. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkes.
Walsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawkes blocks an uppercut.
Hawkes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkes wants to get back to striking at distance but Walsh won't allow it.
Walsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walsh. #T3#
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkes.
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Walsh working aggressively here.
Walsh letting Hawkes take a breather here.
Hawkes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walsh.
Walsh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkes. #T4#
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawkes is trying to force a seperation but Walsh has the dominant position.
Walsh misses with some punches.
Hawkes just leaning against Walsh, taking a breather.
Walsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkes is trying to break free.
Hawkes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kaiden Walsh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hawkes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkes cracks Walsh with a good jab.
Hawkes misses the body punch #CL#
and Walsh moves into the clinch.
Walsh misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walsh.
Hawkes blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawkes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh throws a head punch that misses.
Walsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walsh throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Walsh on the inside. #T1#
Hawkes working hard to break the clinch.
Hawkes working hard to break the clinch.
Hawkes blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walsh.
Walsh misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Walsh fails to land.
Walsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Hawkes is trying to push Walsh away but Walsh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkes can do to turn this around?
Hawkes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walsh misses with some punches. #T2#
Walsh lands a right hand.
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkes.
Hawkes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hawkes blocking some punches.
Walsh pushes Hawkes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Walsh.
Hawkes lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Walsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkes can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Walsh.
Walsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walsh being controlled against the cage.
Walsh working aggressively here.
Hawkes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walsh has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Hawkes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawkes.
Hawkes has had enough of the clinch but Walsh keeps him there for the moment.
Walsh throws a head punch that misses.
Walsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawkes misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh throws a head punch that misses.
Hawkes has had enough of the clinch but Walsh keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Walsh 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#
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Walsh.
Hawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkes.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Hawkes and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Hawkes misses its intended target.
Hal Hawkes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawkes.
Hawkes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walsh.
Walsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hawkes manages to circle out of the way.
Hawkes scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh slips under a jab from Hawkes.
Walsh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Walsh.
Hawkes throws a big shot that misses.
Walsh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawkes.
Hawkes misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Hawkes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawkes throws the left hand but Walsh avoids the punch easily.
Walsh tries to counter by clinching up but Hawkes breaks away and moves out of range.
Hawkes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawkes throws a body shot but no joy.
Walsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Hawkes misses its intended target.
Walsh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hawkes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Walsh.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Hawkes and move into the clinch.
Hawkes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hawkes misses with a two punch combination.
Walsh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawkes.#T2#
Hawkes misses with a hook. Walsh ducked under it nicely.
Walsh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walsh dodges the punch combination from Hawkes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkes misses with a body shot.
Hawkes takes a swing at Walsh's ribcage but misses.
Hal Hawkes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkes misses with a wild combination.
Walsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkes.
Walsh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawkes.
Hawkes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Walsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkes.
Walsh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawkes.
Hawkes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Walsh counters by moving into the clinch.
Walsh has a couple of punches blocked by Hawkes.
Hawkes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hawkes blocking some punches.
Hawkes stalling.
Kaiden Walsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hawkes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walsh working aggressively here. #T4#
Hawkes blocking some punches.
Hawkes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walsh throws a head punch that misses.
Walsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walsh keeps control of Hawkes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Hawkes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice left hand lands by Walsh.
Walsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hal Hawkes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walsh blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hal Hawkes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walsh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Runner misses.
Runner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hill counters with a shoot takedown. Runner fights it but they end up in guard.
Hill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Hill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Hill drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hill as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Runner screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hill! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brian Hill!
Brian Hill tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Hill avoids the head kick by Runner.
Hill misses with a combination
and Runner counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Runner misses the target.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hill looks to land a combination but Runner avoids it well.
Runner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Runner circles away.
Runner throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Hill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Runner wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hill is looking to pass into half guard but Runner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Runner is in guard.#REVR#
Runner tries to stand but Hill is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hill managing to control the position. #SU#
Runner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Runner misses with a looping right.
A combination from Hill does no damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Runner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hill's sensitive parts.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runner as he jumps to the side.
Hill throws a right hand that Runner ducks under and follows up with a left that Runner also avoids with ease.
Runner tried to counter with a leg kick but Hill avoided it.
Runner throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control.

Runner sneaks out the side door and pushes Hill away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runner throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Hill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hill trying to control but Runner is working from the bottom.
Runner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Runner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hill has Runner pulled in close to control his posture.
Runner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Runner being controlled here momentarily.
Hill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Runner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Runner wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Hill will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Runner misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Hill shoots in for a double leg but Runner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Runner's head but Runner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Runner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill with a poor takedown
and Runner counters with a head kick. That will keep Hill thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
Runner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Runner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Hill.
Runner moves out of range of the strikes.
Brian Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Runner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hill is able to avoid easily.
Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Runner counters with a leg kick.
Hill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hill tries for a takedown but Runner circles away easily
and Runner counters with a thumping low kick.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Hill tries to bum rush Runner with a series of wild strikes but Runner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runner tried to counter with a leg kick but Hill avoided it.
Hill throws a looping overhand right but Runner ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Hill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Runner being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Runner is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Hill is working for a kimura but Runner is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Hill is working for a kimura but Runner is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Runner defending well. #SUB2#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura but Runner is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Hill blocks the leg kick.
And Hill tries to counter it with a takedown but Runner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runner stuffs the takedown attempt from Hill. Hill gets slowly back to his feet.
Runner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Runner throws a leg kick but Hill moved away.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Runner defends it well.
Runner throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hill counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Runner defends it well. #SUB2#
Hill is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Hill wants to finish this one by submission but Runner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hill. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hill working for a submission but Runner is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Hill working for a submission but Runner is keeping him at bay.
Hill tries to control but Runner wriggling away.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hill tries to control but Runner wriggling away.
Runner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hill tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3##SUB2#
Hill goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Runner turns into him and now he's in Hill's guard.
Brian Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Runner won't allow Hill to sweep him here. #T4##SUB2#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Runner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Runner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hill is pulling down on Runner's head. It's preventing any offense from Runner, at least for the moment.
Runner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hill is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Runner is sitting in close to Hill's body. Hill has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Runner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Runner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hill.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Hill!

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