Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 62 - Dos Anjos vs Lachance
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bessant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza tries to clinch up
and Bessant counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
De Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant blocking some punches.
A short right from Bessant.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
De Souza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Bessant.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
De Souza working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for De Souza.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from De Souza.
Bessant leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant working aggressively here.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
Bessant is trying to stall.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Bessant.
A bit of stalling here from Bessant.
De Souza misses with some punches. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bessant lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Souza gets through Bessant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
Bessant can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bessant scores with a hook to the body.
Bessant lands a left hand.
Bessant blocking some punches. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Bessant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Bessant backwards.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
De Souza looks winded!
Bessant displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Souza up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bessant.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Bessant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza is stalling here.
Bessant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Souza is keeping busy.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Bessant.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Bessant digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Souza takes a shot to the head.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza tries a body shot but Bessant blocks it.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bessant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bessant.
Bessant lands a nice elbow.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bessant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bessant.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bessant.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Bessant moved out of range.
Bessant misses with a hook
and De Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Bessant.
Bessant looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Bessant pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bessant is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza wants to counter the offense by Bessant and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Bessant throws a low kick, looking for De Souza's leg but De Souza calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like De Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bessant throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bessant.
Bessant sets himself, and De Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Bessant avoids it this time.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bessant moves away.
Juan De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bessant takes the fight into the clinch.
Bessant lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bessant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bessant works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant misses with a body punch.
Bessant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Bessant.
Bessant stalls.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John Bessant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bessant blocks a body shot from De Souza.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bessant - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bessant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bessant has De Souza pressed against the cage.
Bessant lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Bessant digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bessant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
De Souza takes an elbow to the temple.
Bessant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Souza looking to stall.
Bessant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bessant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant misses with an elbow strike.
Bessant tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bessant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Souza up against the cage.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Bessant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bessant looking to slow down the pace here.
Bessant is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Bessant.
De Souza takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Bessant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
De Souza digs a right hand underneath Bessant's ribcage. Bessant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bessant scores with a shoulder strike.
De Souza misses with some punches.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Souza.
De Souza working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Bessant dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Souza slips under a jab from Bessant.
Bessant swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range. #CL#
Bessant clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bessant.
Bessant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bessant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bessant digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Souza throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Bessant as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Bessant lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bessant.
De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
Bessant throws an elbow that misses.
De Souza throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
Nice body punch from Bessant - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Bessant to work.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Bessant.
Bessant lands an elbow inside.
Bessant lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Bessant.
A short right from Bessant on the inside.
Bessant lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Souza blocks the elbow strike.
Bessant blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike.
Bessant throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Bessant blocking some punches.
Bessant digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
Bessant looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bessant just leaning against De Souza, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Bessant.
De Souza misses with some punches.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Bessant.
De Souza blocks the elbow strike.
Bessant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bessant lands a shoulder strike.
Bessant lands a shot to the body.
Bessant is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bessant has De Souza pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bessant.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Souza as Bessant tries to tie him up.
Bessant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Bessant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Bessant. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bessant.
Bessant lands with a short shot to the head.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Bessant.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Bessant.
Juan De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bessant presses De Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bessant tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
A short left from Bessant.
Bessant scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head. #ROC#De Souza is rocked!
Bessant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
Bessant throws a big uppercut that drops De Souza! More strikes from Bessant and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! De Souza lies dazed against the cage as Bessant celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bessant!

Event: PANDA 87
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Mountbatten Dillinger lands a nice shot that snaps Amery's head back. #CUT#It looks like John Amery has been cut.
Amery shoots in looking for a takedown but Mountbatten Dillinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountbatten Dillinger is looking to counter punch.
Amery looks for a takedown but Mountbatten Dillinger sprawls well.
Mountbatten Dillinger feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Amery gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Amery tries for a kimura but Mountbatten Dillinger is defending well. #SUB2#
Amery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mountbatten Dillinger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amery's guard! Nice work there by Mountbatten Dillinger! #SUB2#
Mountbatten Dillinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mountbatten Dillinger has managed to get both his arms back between Amery's legs - danger averted.
Mountbatten Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amery works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Amery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mountbatten Dillinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mountbatten Dillinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Amery is looking for a triangle but Mountbatten Dillinger pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Mountbatten Dillinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mountbatten Dillinger trying to control but Amery is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Amery has his feet on Mountbatten Dillinger's thighs here. He's pushed Mountbatten Dillinger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mountbatten Dillinger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Amery!
After winning the bout, John Amery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 60 - David vs Goliath
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Volto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doom misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Volto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doom's guard.
Volto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volto trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Volto preventing the sweep.
Volto trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Volto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Volto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doom dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Volto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Volto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Volto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Volto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volto slips nicely into half guard.
Volto is controlling the pace.
Volto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Volto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doom! #SUB#
Volto looking for a guillotine from mount but Doom is having none of it. #T3#
Volto landing strikes from the mount and Doom is in trouble!
Doom is squirming around, avoiding Volto's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Volto has isolated one of Doom's arms. Doom looking to fight him off but Volto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Primo Volto!
During a confident post fight interview, Primo Volto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 4
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Three shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Three will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Three throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Three with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Luciano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Three drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Luciano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Three's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Luciano!

Event: SMASH: Immanuel vs Wallace
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Glass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and De Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Glass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Glass throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Glass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glass throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass misses with a looping right.
Glass motions for De Souza to come forward. Glass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass misses with a looping left.#T1#
De Souza lands a jab to Glass's midsection.
Glass throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glass defends it nicely.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
De Souza attempts a counter takedown but Glass avoids it well and moves away.
De Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Glass swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza attempts a counter takedown but Glass avoids it well and moves away.
Glass wants to clinch up but De Souza keeps it at a distance.
Glass throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Glass is quick to defend against it.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.#T2#
De Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Glass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for De Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glass punishes De Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza. #CL2#
Glass rushes De Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza wants a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass cracks De Souza with a nice body shot.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Glass obliges.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Glass.
Glass is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glass lands a left hand.
Glass lands with a right to the head.
Glass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Glass is working De Souza over against the cage.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Glass landing knees to the body.
Glass lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glass.
Glass works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Glass landing knees to the body.
Glass pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass lands a left hand.
A short right from Glass.
A short uppercut from Glass.
Glass tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Glass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Glass.
Glass pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
De Souza manages to break the clinch.
Glass scores with a punch to the head.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass. #T4#
Glass misses with an uppercut.
De Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Glass lands a jab.
Glass throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Souza won't allow Glass to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Glass manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glass works the jab nicely.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Glass.
De Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glass looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Glass drops De Souza with a beautiful combination! De Souza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Glass is looking for the KO!#ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
Glass fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks De Souza square on the jaw! Damn, De Souza is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Glass!
Desmond Glass took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ENIGMA 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Vincentius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Two counters with a stiff right hand.
Vincentius shoots and misses
enabling Two to counter with a crisp jab.
Vincentius thows a leg kick but Two checks it
and Two cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vincentius has his takedown stuffed
and Two counters with a straight right hand.
Vincentius has been working on his balance at Training Grounds, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Two.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Vincentius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vincentius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vincentius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Vincentius is rocked!
Vincent Vincentius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two misses with a straight left.
Oh Vincentius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vincentius misses with a takedown
and Two counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vincentius seems to have got his legs back now.
Vincentius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Two defends well and Vincentius ends up having to push Two into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vincentius struggles to land a body shot inside as Two controls his hands.
Two wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vincentius has him pressed against the cage.
Vincentius misses with a body punch.
Vincentius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vincentius can't find room to land a body shot as Two controls the action. #T1#
Two tries to work over Vincentius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vincentius misses with some punches.
Vincentius tries to throw a body punch but Two avoids it by throwing Vincentius back against the cage.
Vincentius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vincentius throws a punch but it's blocked by Two.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Vincentius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Two uses from the top position. #SUB#
Vincentius pushes a forearm under Two's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Two is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Vincentius!
Our winner, Vincent Vincentius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 57 - Red Eagle vs Mendoza
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Moxley throws a lazy right hand but Hooker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooker feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Hooker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moxley 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.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Hooker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley.
Moxley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Hooker does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Hooker staying out of range there.
Hooker feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hooker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley's guard now, I'm sure.
Moxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hooker is one step ahead there. #T1#
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hooker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moxley on the ground.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Moxley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hooker is controlling him.
Moxley has control of Hooker's left arm, preventing Hooker from doing any damage.
Moxley wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Moxley wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Hooker misses with a wild combination.
Moxley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooker.
Nice cross by Moxley.
Hooker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Hooker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A swing and a miss from Moxley.
Hooker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hooker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hooker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moxley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moxley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooker counters with a series of strikes. Moxley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Hooker. Those never looked like landing.
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Moxley cracks Hooker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moxley.
Moxley with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Moxley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moxley misses the shot to the body.
Hooker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hooker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
It looked like Hooker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
Moxley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley dominated that round.
That's time! Hooker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moxley connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target.
Hooker needs to keep his hands up - Moxley had a free shot at his head there.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Hooker saw that one coming.
Moxley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
Hooker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moxley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hooker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooker slips a jab and a cross from Moxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Hooker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moxley misses with a hook to the body
and Hooker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hooker misses with a straight left.
Georges Moxley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moxley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Hooker misses with the combination.
Hooker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
Hooker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leon Hooker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley is looking for the big counter here.
Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moxley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moxley lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Moxley. Beautiful body shot.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Moxley throws a good cross that connects.
Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley lands a jab to Hooker's midsection.#T2#
Hooker throws a nice looking combination but Moxley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moxley lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Moxley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Moxley seems to be looking for submissions.
Hooker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hooker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Moxley wants to work for an arm triangle but Hooker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moxley prevents Hooker from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooker is not content to let Moxley control the position.#T3#
Moxley works his way into side control.
Moxley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hooker! #SUB2#
Moxley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hooker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Moxley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hooker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Georges Moxley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moxley wants to control the pace but Hooker is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Moxley has control of Hooker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hooker regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Moxley has hold of Hooker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hooker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Moxley looking to control but Hooker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moxley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hooker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hooker is trying desperately to improve position.
Moxley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooker.
The fighters circling - Moxley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxley lands with a good body shot.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxley throws a hook but Hooker avoids it easily.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hooker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hooker avoids the body shot from Moxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moxley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Moxley slips a straight right by Hooker.
Hooker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley.
Moxley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hookers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Hooker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley's guard now, I'm sure.
Moxley pulls Hooker in close to his closed guard and prevents Hooker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hooker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moxley is keeping the position for now.
Hooker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moxley looking for a sweep. Not yet Moxley, not yet.
Hooker being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Hooker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooker is really struggling to control Moxley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moxley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hooker looking to control.
Moxley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moxley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hooker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moxley is one step ahead there.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Moxley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moxley stays in close to Hooker's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hooker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moxley stands and throws Hooker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Moxley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moxley avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hooker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hooker is not content to let Moxley control the position. #SUB2#
Moxley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hooker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Moxley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hooker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Moxley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hooker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Moxley lets go of the hold and Hooker can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Georges Moxley!
After the fight, Georges Moxley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 15
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Fisher scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Nou Hematopoye has been cut.
Hematopoye misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Fisher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hematopoye's guard.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hematopoye trying to control the position.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform us that Hematopoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Hematopoye blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hematopoye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Fisher trying to control but Hematopoye is working from the bottom.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hematopoye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hematopoye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher. #T1#
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hematopoye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher postures up in Hematopoye's guard and throws a big left but Hematopoye blocks it.
Fisher throws a strike but Hematopoye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Fisher throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hematopoye stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Fisher seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisher is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fisher is working Hematopoye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Hematopoye has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Hematopoye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Fisher distracts Hematopoye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hematopoye is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Fisher is working Hematopoye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fisher throws a strike but Hematopoye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fisher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hematopoye puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Hematopoye has control of the leg.
Hematopoye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fisher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fisher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Fisher content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hematopoye has locked up a guillotine! Hematopoye's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fisher is holding on here and Hematopoye must be using up a lot of energy. Fisher has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hematopoye gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nou Hematopoye!
A relieved looking Nou Hematopoye 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: BFC Fight Night 8
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
McDrippy tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDrippy wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
McDrippy is looking to improve his position.
McDrippy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDrippy has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDrippy wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDrippy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDrippy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDrippy is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDrippy is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Ground and pound from Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to control. McDrippy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDrippy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDrippy defends it well.
Silva is thwarting McDrippy's attempts to control the position.
Silva working over McDrippy with some ground and pound. McDrippy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva wants to pass the guard but McDrippy is defending well. #T2#
Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but McDrippy is defending well.
Silva working over McDrippy with some ground and pound. McDrippy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#McDrippy is rocked!
Silva lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt McDrippy quite badly. McDrippy pulls Silva in close trying to recover. Silva postures up and lands two really hard shots that put McDrippy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but McDrippy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Silva!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alex Silva waved his t-shirt featuring EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Madness Insanity 1
Date: Jan 21, 2021

#R1#
Kristjansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Three! But no joy.
Kristjansson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Kristjansson.
Three lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kristjansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kristjansson looks for a takedown but Three sprawls well.
Three swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Three works Kristjansson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristjansson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Three as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Three uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Three tests Kristjansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kristjansson slips a straight right by Three.
Kristjansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kristjansson tries for a takedown but Three sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baldur Kristjansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristjansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Three paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristjansson takes one on the button.
Three keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kristjansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Three throws a shot to the body.
Kristjansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Three sprawls well. Three wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kristjansson gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Nice shot by Three.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristjansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Three is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kristjansson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kristjansson is breathing heavily.
Three swinging wildly here.
Three lands with a nice combination. Kristjansson backs away looking to recover.
Kristjansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Three cracks Kristjansson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Three lands with a big left! Kristjansson is wobbled badly! Three comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kristjansson to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Testy Three!

Event: PANDA 75
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Mountbatten Dillinger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Mountbatten Dillinger lands but Rockwell takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Rockwell clinches up with Mountbatten Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Rockwell letting Mountbatten Dillinger take a breather here.
Rockwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mountbatten Dillinger looking to stall. #TD2#
Rockwell pulls guard.
Mountbatten Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mountbatten Dillinger defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountbatten Dillinger wants to stand but Rockwell is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Rockwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mountbatten Dillinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Mountbatten Dillinger gets to his feet - Rockwell follows without any prompting. #T1##TD2#
Rockwell gets a double leg takedown into Mountbatten Dillinger's guard.
Rockwell throwing strikes from guard but Mountbatten Dillinger blocks nicely.
Mountbatten Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mountbatten Dillinger's head.
Rockwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mountbatten Dillinger trying to keep a closed guard but Rockwell is proving a slippery customer.
Rockwell stands up over Mountbatten Dillinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rockwell is in close to Mountbatten Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockwell passes into half guard.
Rockwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mountbatten Dillinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Mountbatten Dillinger is rocked!
Rockwell creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mountbatten Dillinger is out cold and this one is all over! Rockwell climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lew Rockwell!
A pretty intense looking Lew Rockwell took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: HFC 56 - King vs Lachance
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Absame decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Absame 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. #SUB#
Wagner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Wagner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner tries to roll over but Absame keeps him under control.
Absame wants to pass to mount but Wagner is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Absame sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wagner defending well though.
Wagner tries to roll over but Absame keeps him under control.
Absame wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy. #T1#
Absame not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wagner manages to get to full guard.
Absame stays in close to Wagner's body and controls the position.
Wagner is trying to keep Absame in close.
Absame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wagner is adopting a defensive guard.
Absame throwing strikes but missing.
Absame throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Absame 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.
Absame is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
Wagner looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagner, not yet.
Wagner looking to control.
Absame advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Absame is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wagner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Absame has hold of Wagner's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wagner tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Absame cranks the arm and Wagner screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wagner, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ade Absame!
Ade Absame very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Saunders
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Wallace misses with a looping left.#TD#
Wallace gets caught flat footed, as De Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace 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#
De Souza is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
De Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Souza is looking to get back to is feet but Wallace passes into side control. #T1#
De Souza tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position.
Wallace grinds an elbow into De Souza's temple.
De Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Wallace.
Wallace lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Souza down.
The strikes coming from Wallace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace scoring with punches from side control.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Souza keeps working.
De Souza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Wallace prevents De Souza from improving his position.
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
De Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Wallace is keen to just control but De Souza is a slippery customer.
Wallace lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but De Souza is defending well.
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Wallace wants to control but De Souza is keeping him busy.
Wallace slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
De Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from De Souza.#SUB#
De Souza looking for subs off his back but Wallace has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
De Souza looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wallace pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wallace scores with a couple of good head shots there.
De Souza is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
De Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Wallace looking to control.
De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
De Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
De Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters with a two punch combo.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Souza's hands.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Wallace misses. #T1#
De Souza takes one on the button.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
De Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Wallace.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Wallace throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.#T2#
De Souza slips under a jab from Wallace.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace throws a combination that misses #TD#
and De Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallace!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
De Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
William Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
De Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well. #T3#
De Souza lands an elbow.
De Souza working away.#SUB#
De Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wallace has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Souza but great work by Wallace.
Wallace advances nicely into full mount.
Wallace looking to ground and pound but De Souza is blocking nicely.
Wallace is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. De Souza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wallace cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace lands a big shot there that rocks De Souza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Wallace breaks from De Souza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallace with the ground and pound from mount.
Wallace prevents De Souza from getting the reversal.
Wallace trying to control but De Souza is having none of it.
Wallace controlling from mount.
De Souza regains half guard.
De Souza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Wallace.
No joy there for De Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
De Souza cracks Wallace with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a body punch #TD#
and De Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wallace's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now. #T1#
De Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Souza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wallace wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
De Souza keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Wallace won't allow De Souza to sweep him here.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace lands a couple of elbows.
De Souza is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
De Souza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
De Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
William Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogerio De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
De Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wallace has picked De Souza up and slammed him! De Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Wallace manages to pass to side control!
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.
De Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
De Souza is trying to get back to his feet.
De Souza being controlled for a moment.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
Wallace is staying tight to De Souza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
De Souza throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Wallace.
Well Wallace 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Checkmate Championship 17
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fisher to score with a decent uppercut.
Buchanan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buchanan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher feinted with a counter takedown.
Buchanan throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buchanan throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buchanan.
Chase Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut.
Buchanan connects with a crisp jab.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Buchanan.
Buchanan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.#T1#
Fisher looks to land a combination but Buchanan avoids it well.
Buchanan throws a shot from downtown. Fisher moves away and avoids it.
Fisher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buchanan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Fisher lands with a nice combination. Buchanan backs away looking to recover.
Nice cross by Buchanan.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Fisher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Buchanan connects with a looping right hand.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buchanan misses with a hook #TD#
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buchanan won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher cracks Buchanan with a big right hand but Buchanan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Buchanan down. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fisher is putting a hurting on Buchanan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fisher working away.
Buchanan tries to buck Fisher off but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buchanan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Fisher working the ground and pound effectively.
Fisher landing punches. #ROC#Buchanan is rocked!
Fisher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
BOOM! Fisher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Buchanan regains half guard.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Buchanan is having none of it. #T3#
Fisher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buchanan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Buchanan wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fisher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher is nestled in close to Buchanan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fisher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fisher is thwarting Buchanan's attempts to control the position.
Buchanan has hold of Fisher's hands but Fisher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Fisher slips a nice elbow through Buchanan's hands, connecting with Buchanan's forehead.
Fisher sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Buchanan! Oh, Buchanan is in big trouble! Fisher lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Donald Fisher waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2020

#R1#
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and One counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
One throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie scores with a leg kick.
One fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at One's knee but One avoids it well.
One looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
One moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but One is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Nice shot lands for One.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and One counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
One throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by One.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and One is able to avoid easily.
One takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but One is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
One looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a low kick. #T2#
One avoids a punch combination nicely.
One looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses the jab.
One is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and One counters with a one-two to the body.
One dances in with a quick combination. Gracie is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from One snaps Gracie's head back. Gracie stumbles backwards against the cage. One steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gracie's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gracie just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Testy One!

Event: HFC 53 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Volto lunges at Hanayama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanayama's hand.
A combination from Volto does no damage.
Volto throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volto.
Hanayama throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Volto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volto throwing strikes from guard but Hanayama blocks nicely.
Hanayama is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hanayama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanayama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanayama looking to control. #T1#
Volto passes Hanayama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanayama is looking to improve his position.
Hanayama is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep. Volto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Volto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Volto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Volto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Volto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hanayama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hanayama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Hanayama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volto pulls his head out easily.
Hanayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanayama.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Volto working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hanayama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volto defends it easily.
Volto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volto stands up over Hanayama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Volto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Volto tries to pass.
Volto trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Volto looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hanayama pulls Volto in close to his closed guard and prevents Volto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanayama is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hanayama is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hanayama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanayama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hanayama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Volto wants to pass the guard but Hanayama is keeping the position.
Hanayama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hanayama is looking for a triangle but Volto pushes his legs off easily.
Volto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanayama's head.#T4#
Volto advances to half guard.
Hanayama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volto trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Volto works over Hanayama with some ground and pound from guard.
Volto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanayama is retaining full guard.
Hanayama has Volto pulled in close to control his posture.
Volto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.#SUB#
Hanayama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volto postures up and lands a big shot to Hanayama's brow.
Hanayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Volto from controlling successfully.
Volto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hanayama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volto defends it easily.#SUB2#
Volto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Primo Volto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hanayama leaves Volto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanayama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volto avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Hanayama as Volto shoots in.
Volto throws a series of punches but Hanayama moves out of range.
Volto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Volto slips a jab from Hanayama.
No joy there for Volto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanayama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volto defends well and Hanayama ends up having to push Volto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Hanayama pulls guard successfully.
Volto wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving.
Volto preventing the sweep.
Volto forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanayama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanayama is trying to maintain the position but Volto is very close to passing his half guard.
Volto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Primo Volto has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanayama manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hanayama has his foot on Volto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volto works his way back into a safe position though.
Volto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Volto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanayama is retaining full guard.
Hanayama working a defensive guard here.
Volto postures up in Hanayama's guard and throws a big left but Hanayama blocks it.
Volto is working Hanayama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volto wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving.
Hanayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hanayama works his way into side control.
Hanayama trying to control the action but Volto is working from the bottom.
Hanayama is really struggling to control Volto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Volto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanayama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Hanayama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hanayama trying to control the position but Volto is working away.
Hanayama working away.
Hanayama is looking to take a break and control but Volto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanayama trying to control the action but Volto is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volto is looking to reverse the position.
Volto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volto is looking to improve his position.
Hanayama wants to pass the guard but Volto is defending well.
Volto wants to get back to full guard.
Volto keeps trying to improve his position.
Volto manages to get to full guard.
Volto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volto is on top in guard. #REVB#
Volto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volto wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving. #SUB#
Hanayama is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Volto rolls with it to try and escape but Hanayama cranks on the arm and Volto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 53 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
We've been informed that De Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a double jab.
De Souza wants to counter the offense by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon and move into the clinch position.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range nicely.
De Souza throws a series of punches but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in and bounces De Souza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon passes De Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Souza is not content to let Jaxon Flaxon Waxon control the position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a strike but De Souza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing strikes from guard but De Souza blocks nicely.
De Souza working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Souza throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Souza wants to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon passes easily into half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working De Souza over with strikes. #T4#
De Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
De Souza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Souza tries to roll over but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips a nice elbow through De Souza's hands, connecting with De Souza's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.#TD#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Souza!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is staying tight to De Souza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
De Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working De Souza over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Souza down.
De Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps moving and retains side control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with punches and elbows.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks De Souza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working the body and head with strikes.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
De Souza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a nice forearm strike.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slows the pace down.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working De Souza over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Check out the look on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#De Souza is rocked!#T3#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks De Souza with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! De Souza is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
A very excited looking Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFC 31: Huhrera Vs. Jackson
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Banks throws a series of punches but McDrippy avoids them all with ease.
McDrippy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
McDrippy lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Adonis Banks has been cut.
Banks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDrippy counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by McDrippy.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
enabling McDrippy to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Banks is rocked!
McDrippy closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Banks out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flange McDrippy!
During a confident post fight interview, Flange McDrippy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Two swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Two's waist but Two gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
Costa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Two lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Two lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Costa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Costa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Costa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Costa limp body while Two jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2020

#R1#
Win is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for McKensie.
McKensie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Win counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKensie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Win back to the cage. McKensie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Win staying out of range there.
McKensie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Win's waist but Win gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKensie off to one side.
It looked like Win was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKensie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Win connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKensie scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from McKensie. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Win on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKensie misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from McKensie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKensie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Win circles away quickly and effectively.
Win swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKensie throws a combination that misses
and Win connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Win connects with a single shot there.
McKensie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Win defends well and McKensie ends up having to push Win into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Win slips a straight right by McKensie.
McKensie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Win swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKensie throws a poor cross that misses
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McKensie loads up on a big right hand but Win slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Win.
McKensie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Win pinned against the cage. Win gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Win is looking to counter punch.
Needa Win has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry McKensie.
Good shot there by McKensie.
McKensie throws a nice looking combination but Win bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKensie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Win throwing a counter right hand but McKensie manages to avoid it.#T2#
McKensie throws a series of punches but Win avoids them all with ease.
Win was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McKensie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKensie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Win moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKensie looks winded!
McKensie throws a right hand that Win ducks under and follows up with a left that Win also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from McKensie.
An attempted straight right counter from Win misses the target.
Win avoids a punch combination nicely.
Win is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McKensie.
Win slips under a jab from McKensie.
Win slaps away a takedown attempt from McKensie, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
McKensie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McKensie connects with a body shot that sends Win's belly button to the back.
No joy there for McKensie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Win tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Win lands a lovely overhand right.
McKensie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKensie throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Win counter with a right hand.
McKensie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Win moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKensie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKensie lands with a nice combination. Win backs away looking to recover.
McKensie misses with a few strikes there.
Win lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Win throws a one two combo.
Win scores with a nice head shot.
McKensie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henry McKensie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Win fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKensie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Win.
McKensie misses with a double jab
and Win counters with a series of strikes. McKensie will be more careful next time no doubt.
McKensie needs to keep his hands up - Win had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKensie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Win scores with a nice head shot.
McKensie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Win misses the target.
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 Needa Win will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Win connects with a right hand. McKensie shakes it off.
McKensie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McKensie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Win throws a big counter combination but McKensie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McKensie fails with the takedown
and Win counters with a stiff right hand.
McKensie tries to bum rush Win with a series of wild strikes but Win uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Win is looking to counter punch.
McKensie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Win was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKensie.
Win stuffs the takedown.
Win is looking to counter punch.
A combination from McKensie does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from McKensie misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKensie misses with a few strikes there.
Needa Win is winning the standup battle so far.
McKensie misses with a wild combination. #T1#
McKensie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McKensie throws a right hand that Win ducks under and follows up with a left that Win also avoids with ease.
Win dodges the punch combination from McKensie.
McKensie takes one to the side of the head.
McKensie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Needa Win has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry McKensie.
McKensie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Win counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Win with a hook.
McKensie fails with the takedown.#T2#
Win throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Win scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Win. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Win.
McKensie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Win.
McKensie throws a right and a left that Win avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Win tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKensie is defended easily by Win.
Win is looking for a counter combo.
McKensie slips a jab and a cross from Win.
Win stuffs the takedown attempt from McKensie. McKensie gets slowly back to his feet.
Win swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
McKensie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Win counters with a series of strikes. McKensie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Win clobbers McKensie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Win misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on McKensie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Win rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKensie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKensie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKensie misses with a wild combination.
Win throws a big counter combination but McKensie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Win lands a jab.
McKensie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Win cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKensie throws a series of punches but Win moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Win misses its target.#T4#
McKensie fails to land with a series of punches.
Win appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Needa Win is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKensie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Win moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Win.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Win.
A shot to the liver by Win. Beautiful body shot.
McKensie throws a series of punches but Win moves out of range.
It looked like Win wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKensie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Win coming out on top.
McKensie misses with a hook. Win ducked under it nicely.
As McKensie looks to move away, Win throws a big counter combo but McKensie just gets out of the way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McKensie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Win has got the better of the exchanges.
Win swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKensie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Win is fending him off so far but McKensie persists. Nope, Win circles away and we're back to standing.
McKensie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKensie misses with a few strikes there.
Win throwing a counter right hand but McKensie manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Needa Win dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McKensie misses with a double jab
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Win blocks a jab.
Win throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKensie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKensie scores with a jab to the head.
McKensie fails to land with a series of punches.
Win darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McKensie dodges the punch combination from Win.
Win is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKensie can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKensie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKensie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Win.
A combination from McKensie does no damage.
Some wild striking there from McKensie.
An attempted straight right counter from Win misses the target.#T1#
Win lands a nice shot that snaps McKensie's head back.
McKensie throws a series of punches but Win moves out of range.
McKensie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McKensie misses with the combination.
Needa Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Win.
Win bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKensie's head.
McKensie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKensie misses with a combination
and Win counters with a left and a right that stings McKensie. #T2#
McKensie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Win seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Win.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKensie throws a hook but Win avoids it easily.
McKensie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Win.
McKensie misses with a series of wild punches.
Win is looking to counter punch.
Needa Win is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Win dodges the punch combination from McKensie.
Win lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Win with a jab.
McKensie throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKensie misses with a straight right.
McKensie tries to bum rush Win with a series of wild strikes but Win uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKensie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Win throws a big counter combination but McKensie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henry McKensie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKensie needs to keep his hands up - Win had a free shot at his head there.
McKensie throws a right and a left that Win avoids nicely.
Win uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McKensie has time to react.
McKensie throws a combination that misses
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Win scores with a hook to the body. McKensie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKensie throws a lazy right hand but Win sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Win scores with the left hand. McKensie knows he should have avoided that one.
McKensie tries to bum rush Win with a series of wild strikes but Win uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Win throwing a counter right hand but McKensie manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKensie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McKensie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Win.
McKensie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKensie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKensie throws a big shot that misses.
Win throws a combination. McKensie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McKensie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Win moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKensie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Win makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Needa Win!

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Hooker falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karnov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karnov throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov misses with a looping right.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Hooker as he connects with a hook.
Karnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooker moves away.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses with a left hand
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michail Karnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karnov connects with a right hand. Hooker shakes it off.
Karnov misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
A left and a right from Karnov both land. Nice combination.
Michail Karnov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Hooker does no damage.
Hooker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hooker tries to counter it with a takedown but Karnov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Karnov.
Hooker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooker throws a jab when Karnov was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Karnov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karnov misses with a two punch combination.
Karnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooker manages to avoid it.
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Karnov counters by clinching up.
Hooker misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Karnov darts in and clinches Hooker up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karnov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hooker working aggressively here. #T3#
Karnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Hooker working aggressively here.
Karnov has a couple of punches blocked by Hooker. #BC2#
Hooker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range.
Hooker with the counter takedown but Karnov avoids it easily.
Karnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Karnov misses.
Hooker with a poor takedown
and Karnov counters with a nice body shot.
Hooker takes one to the side of the head.
Hooker misses the jab.
Karnov defending well as Hooker loads up on a big left hand.
Karnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4##CL#
Hooker tries to keep at a distance but Karnov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karnov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker tries to score a body lock takedown but Karnov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Hooker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karnov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Karnov. #BC2#
Hooker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karnov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karnov moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michail Karnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Karnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hooker doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Hooker misses.
Hooker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hooker.
Hooker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karnov lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Karnov misses.
Hooker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnov misses the shot to the body.
Hooker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karnov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hooker.
Karnov is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Karnov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karnov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michail Karnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooker cracks Karnov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooker misses with a series of wild punches.
Karnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Karnov catches Hooker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Hooker. #T2#
Karnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hooker.
Karnov scores with a nice strike.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karnov as he jumps to the side.
Hooker shoots for a double leg takedown but Karnov sprawls well. He's pushed Hooker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karnov ducks right into an uppercut from Hooker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Hooker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hooker.
Karnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karnov is looking to stand up but Hooker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hooker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hooker won't allow Karnov to sweep him here.
Karnov has his hands on Hooker's head, controlling the position.
Hooker is looking to work some ground and pound but Karnov has wrist control.
Karnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karnov tries to get out of the position.
Hooker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karnov keeping full guard, as Hooker tries to pass.
Hooker wants to control from the top but Karnov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karnov swings for the body but Hooker moves out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hooker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karnov's head backwards.
Hooker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Karnov misses its target.
Karnov looks to throw the jab but Hooker is out of range.
Karnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karnov throws a jab when Hooker was well out of range.
Hooker shoots in for a double leg but Karnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michail Karnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Hooker.
Karnov scores with a sloppy right hand. Hooker should have avoided that one.
Karnov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooker on the side of the head.
Hooker with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michail Karnov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Karnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Michail Karnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Karnov drops his hands momentarily and Hooker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hooker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karnov.
Hooker missing with a left hand there. Karnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooker lands a jab to Karnov's midsection.
Hooker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karnov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker misses with a straight left.
Hooker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karnov.
Hooker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Hooker scores with a jab.
Karnov misses with a body punch
and Hooker counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Karnov is rocked!
Karnov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Karnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Karnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hooker drops Karnov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hooker follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Hooker!
An out of breath Leon Hooker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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