Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Home misses with a straight left.
Home cracks Koromos with an open hand slap.
Home tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koromos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koromos throws a hook but Home avoids it easily.
Home slips a straight right by Koromos.
A punch combination from Koromos misses.
Home swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koromos moves out of range as Home strikes.
Koromos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koromos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koromos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koromos moves out of range as Home strikes.
Koromos looks to score with a jab to the body but Home is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koromos.
Koromos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Home doesn't seem bothered though.
Koromos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Home is out of range and Koromos settles back down.
Home is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Home misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Home misses the jab.#T1#
Koromos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Home.
Koromos lands a nice shot to the body.
Home throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koromos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koromos slips under a jab.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Koromos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Koromos both land. Nice combination.
Koromos moves in looking to clinch but Home pushes him off.
Home throws out a counter right but Koromos avoids it with no problem.
Koromos cracks Home with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Home gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koromos misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koromos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koromos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koromos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koromos misses with a body punch. #T2#
A short left from Koromos. #ROC#Home is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koromos.
Koromos blocks a body shot from Home.
Home working aggressively here.
Koromos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koromos taking a breather.
Come on Koromos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koromos lands a right hand.
Koromos is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Koromos's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Come on Koromos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koromos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koromos throws a head punch that misses.
Koromos looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Home - that landed with a thud.
Koromos is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Koromos.
Home keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koromos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
New Home seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koromos throws a body shot but no joy.
Home swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koromos misses with a low kick.
Home keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koromos.
Home throws a shot from downtown. Koromos moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Home throws a lazy uppercut
and Koromos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Home's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Home's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Home's corner calls for a 1-2. Home obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koromos throws a right hand that Home ducks under and follows up with a left that Home also avoids with ease.
Home cracks Koromos with a good jab.
Home throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koromos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Home throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home pounces like a tiger and cracks Koromos with a vicious hook! Koromos is down but not out! Home follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). New Home!
New Home really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Laundry only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker moves away from the strike by HiChi.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by HiChi.
It looked like HiChi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walker.
HiChi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. HiChi moves away and avoids it.
HiChi looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on HiChi's shoulder, as HiChi tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from HiChi misses its target.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
HiChi scores with a decent looking hook.
HiChi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HiChi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like George Walker has been cut.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and HiChi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and HiChi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
HiChi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
HiChi slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker misses with a hook.
HiChi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##KD#
HiChi lands a big uppercut and Walker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walker looks OK. HiChi waves Walker back to his feet!#ROC#Walker is rocked!
HiChi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Walker out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi!
A victorious Xon HiChi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 217
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Epolito moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Epolito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epolito.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epolito lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito lands with an overhand left.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.#T1#
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Luciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito throws a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.#T2#
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Epolito.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Epolito avoids it well.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Epolito.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.#T3#
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Epolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
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!
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito cracks Luciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epolito scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Luciano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Epolito has got the better of the exchanges.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.#T1#
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luciano misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Luciano's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.#T2#
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Epolito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luciano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito misses the body punch
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Epolito misses.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Epolito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Luciano moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Epolito. Those never looked like landing.
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Epolito settles back down. #T2#
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito misses with a left hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a series of strikes that have Luciano backpedaling.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Epolito.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Epolito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito throws a lazy body kick
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Epolito misses with the combination.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito staying out of range there.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Luciano's defenses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luciano.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epolito throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epolito misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Epolito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Epolito avoids it well.
Epolito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Epolito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Epolito throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Epolito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Luciano.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito had his way with Ricky Luciano in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A big right from Epolito misses.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito slips under a jab from Luciano.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Epolito slips a straight right by Luciano.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Luciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Epolito connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Epolito.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Epolito throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epolito throws a nice looking combination but Luciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Epolito counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Epolito digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Epolito takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Luciano throws a right and a left that Epolito avoids nicely.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito motions for Luciano to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricky Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epolito, as that shot connected.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epolito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Epolito made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Quigley throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Quigley tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quigley misses the jab.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quigley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quigley wants it to stay on the feet.
Quigley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quigley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Quigley misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quigley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Quigley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Barbosa swings around for an armbar but Quigley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barbosa's guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily.
Quigley trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is trying to keep Quigley in close. #T2##SUB2#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quigley is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barbosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Quigley is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Quigley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa controlling the position.
Quigley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barbosa on the ground.#T3#
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Quigley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Quigley postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Barbosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Quigley turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
Quigley controlling from the top position.
Quigley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbosa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
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 Matthew Quigley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbosa controls the position from side control.
Quigley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quigley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Quigley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucas Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Quigley defends it easily.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Quigley controlling him for the moment.
Quigley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quigley tries to stand but Barbosa is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Quigley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quigley has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Quigley postures up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Quigley from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Quigley'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.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Quigley from standing up.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Quigley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quigley has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Quigley pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quigley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quigley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quigley wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quigley preventing the sweep.
Quigley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barbosa pulls Quigley in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Quigley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barbosa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Quigley.
Quigley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quigley.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Quigley moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Barbosa gets a takedown into half guard.
Quigley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbosa is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Quigley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Quigley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barbosa manages to get to full guard.
Quigley wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Quigley stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Quigley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbosa is proving hard to escape from.
Quigley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quigley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Quigley from standing up. #SUB2#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quigley defends well.
Quigley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Quigley looking for a sweep. Not yet Quigley, not yet.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quigley is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Quigley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quigley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Quigley in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Barbosa controls Quigley momentarily but Quigley frees himself. #SUB2#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quigley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quigley is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthew Quigley.
I think Quigley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Quigley!
A relieved looking Matthew Quigley 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: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Hoca misses.
Skinner throws a hook but Hoca avoids it easily.
Skinner tries to clinch up but Hoca circles away and keeps his distance.
Skinner avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Hoca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skinner throws a hook but Hoca blocks it.
Hoca misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hoca.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Hoca and move into the clinch position.
Skinner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skinner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Hoca's shoulder, as Hoca tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Skinner lands with a right hand.
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Skinner rushes Hoca and presses him up against the cage.
Hoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoca pushes Skinner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skinner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skinner cracks a nice hook into Hoca's ribs.
Skinner slips a straight right by Hoca.#T2#
Hoca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skinner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skinner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoca counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner throws out a powerful jab.
Skinner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoca.
Hoca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Hoca gets tackled into the cage by Skinner. Skinner maintains the clinch.
Hoca takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Necmettin Hoca has been cut.
Hoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoca is leaning against Skinner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skinner trying to control the position but instead, Hoca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skinner into the cage.#T3#
Skinner stalling.
Hoca takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skinner misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoca counters with a straight right hand.
Skinner moves out of range as Hoca strikes.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Hoca pushes him away.
Skinner takes one to the chin there.
Skinner misses with an uppercut
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoca misses with an uppercut. Skinner saw that one coming.
Skinner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca throws a jab but it's blocked by Skinner. #T4#
Skinner moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skinner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skinner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Hoca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Hoca shakes him off and moves away.
Skinner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoca.
Hoca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Skinner throws a right hand that misses
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Necmettin Hoca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Necmettin Hoca's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Skinner.
Hoca is looking to counter punch.
Hoca lands with an uppercut that bounces Skinner off the cage and back into range.
Hoca throws a right and a left that Skinner avoids nicely.
Skinner slips a jab from Hoca.
Hoca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Skinner slips a jab from Hoca.
Hoca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skinner can do to turn this around?
Hoca slips under a jab from Skinner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner tries to clinch
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoca throws a hook but Skinner avoids it easily.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Hoca and move into the clinch position.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Skinner moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Hoca ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hoca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skinner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skinner thuds a left hand into Hoca's body.
Skinner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoca missing with a left hand there. Skinner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Skinner has managed to clinch. #BC#
Hoca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Hoca throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Skinner counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoca blocks an elbow strike.
Hoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoca throws a head punch that misses.
Hoca wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skinner throws an elbow but misses.
Skinner lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Hoca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner throws a right hand that Hoca ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoca also avoids with ease.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Skinner slips a jab from Hoca.
Hoca moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Hoca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Hoca.
Hoca tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hoca throws a hook but Skinner blocks it.
Hoca misses the shot to the body.
Skinner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoca connects with a body shot.
Skinner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Necmettin Hoca is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoca slips under a jab.
Hoca circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Skinner tries to clinch up but Hoca circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoca lands with an uppercut that bounces Skinner off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Hoca does no damage.
Hoca ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Skinner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoca lands a slapping body shot.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Hoca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Necmettin Hoca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Necmettin Hoca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Skinner misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hoca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner's corner calls for a 1-2. Skinner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Skinner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Skinner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Skinner drives through and clinches with Hoca against the cage.
Hoca lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Hoca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner misses with a left hand
and Hoca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skinner slips a straight right by Hoca.
Skinner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoca sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoca avoids it this time.#T1#
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skinner.
Skinner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoca. Hoca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoca lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoca scores with a hook to the body. Skinner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Hoca.
Skinner swings widly with a right hand
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skinner.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skinner moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Hoca and move into the clinch position.
Hoca throws an overhand right that lands on Skinner's shoulder, as Skinner tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Hoca fails to land with a series of punches.
Skinner throws a right hand that Hoca ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoca also avoids with ease.
Hoca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoca throws a jab but it's blocked by Skinner.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hoca staying out of range there.
Hoca throwing a counter right hand but Skinner manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skinner misses with a left hand
and Skinner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Necmettin Hoca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Skinner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoca.
Hoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Skinner slips under a jab from Hoca.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Hoca pushes him away.
A jab from Hoca finds it's way through Skinner's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Skinner.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shug Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Hoca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoca needs to keep his hands up - Skinner had a free shot at his head there.
Hoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skinner moves away.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Skinner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoca with a nice cross.#T4#
Skinner wants to clinch up but Hoca keeps it at a distance.
Skinner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Skinner moves away and avoids it.
Skinner walks into a left hand.
Hoca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skinner throws a big shot that misses.
Skinner misses with a looping right.
Skinner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoca sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoca avoids it this time.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Necmettin Hoca!
In his post fight interview, Necmettin Hoca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 216
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ries misses with a head kick.
Kamogawa swings widly with a right hand
letting Ries counter with a right hand.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ries was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a head shot.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ries connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamogawa clobbers Ries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Ries avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamogawa avoids the body shot from Ries.
Kamogawa throws a right hand that misses
and Ries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ries drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kamogawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Ries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa 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#
Ries lands with a nice body punch.
Ries lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ries was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Ries is looking for a counter combo.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Ries moved out of range.
Ries cracks Kamogawa with an open hand slap.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ries counter with a right hand.
Ries lands a nice shot that snaps Kamogawa's head back.
Kamogawa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ries eats them both and turns towards Kamogawa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Kamogawa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ries throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kamogawa is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Ries!

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Bradley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godoi.
Bradley misses the jab.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Godoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bradley lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley is looking to slow Godoi down with leg kicks.
Bradley lands a glancing blow to the side of Godoi's head.
Godoi scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Godoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradley.
Bradley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godoi manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Godoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bradley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Godoi circles away quickly and effectively.
Godoi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bradley throws the kick towards the body but Godoi avoids it.
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley misses with a left hand
and Godoi counters with a nice body shot.
Bradley misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Godoi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradley wants to land a leg kick but Godoi is out of range.
Godoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradley counters with a low kick, right behind Godoi 's knee. #T2#
Bradley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Godoi blocks a jab.
Bradley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bradley.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but Godoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradley throws an off balance right hand
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley connects with a jab.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Godoi moves out of range. #T3#
Bradley lands with a right hand.
Bradley swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bradley.
Bradley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godoi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradley takes a swing at Godoi's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Godoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godoi misses with an uppercut. Bradley saw that one coming.
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Godoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradley jabs Godoi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Godoi misses with a straight right.
Godoi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bradley. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Godoi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bradley misses with a jab to the body
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Godoi's head but Godoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Godoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bradley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Godoi to score with a decent uppercut.
Bradley wants to land a leg kick but Godoi is out of range.
It seemed like Godoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Bradley.
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bradley thinking.
Derrick Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Godoi is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bradley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Godoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Godoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godoi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Godoi slips a jab from Bradley.
Godoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradley throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godoi. Bradley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Godoi misses with an uppercut.
Bradley feints and then cracks Godoi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Godoi down.
Godoi with a jab.
Bradley moves out of range as Godoi strikes.
Bradley clobbers Godoi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Godoi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Bradley misses with a hook
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley misses with a body shot.
Godoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Bradley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bradley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bradley lands a head shot.
Bradley misses with a shot to the body
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Godoi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Godoi scores with a jab. Bradley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Godoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bradley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bradley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bradley throws a lazy uppercut
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bradley lands with a nice body punch.
Godoi moves away from the strike by Bradley.
Godoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bradley thinking.
Bradley misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradley clobbers Godoi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Godoi lands an overhand right.
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 Derrick Bradley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Godoi.
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Bradley is predictable there
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Bradley is rocked!
A low kick lands for Bradley.
Oh Bradley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bradley throws a looping overhand right but Godoi ducks down to avoid it.
Godoi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bradley seems to have got his legs back now.
Bradley lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi defending well as Bradley loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Bradley.
Godoi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradley doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Bradley just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradley with the inside leg kick.
Bradley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godoi.
Godoi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bradley. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godoi! But no joy.
Guilherme Godoi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Bradley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Godoi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Godoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bradley.
Bradley misses with a straight left.
Godoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bradley lands with an uppercut that bounces Godoi off the cage and back into range.
Godoi misses with a left hand
and Bradley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bradley throws a right hand that misses
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godoi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bradley swings for the body but Godoi moves out of range.
Godoi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradley with a body shot.#T3#
Bradley throws the left hand but Godoi avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bradley.
Bradley lands a nice looking body shot.
Godoi moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bradley moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradley. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bradley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bradley lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Godoi misses.
A big left from Bradley misses.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradley misses with a body shot
and Godoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradley throws the kick towards the body but Godoi avoids it.
Godoi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Bradley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bradley 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siddik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and San tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siddik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San sprawls well. San wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siddik gets slowly back to his feet.
Siddik misses with a left hand
and San counters with a nice low kick that buckles Siddik's knee momentarily.
Siddik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A low kick from San misses #TD2#
and Siddik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
San is controlling Siddik's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Siddik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there.
San controlling the position.
San has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
San 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#
Siddik wants to improve his position but San is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Siddik is looking to control San's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siddik avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with San in particular looking to stall.
Siddik is controlling San's trapped leg to prevent San from advancing to side control.#T3#
San slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
San throws out a leg kick but Siddik moves out of range and San only half commits.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Siddik or perhaps it was just good defense by San, which made it look bad.
Siddik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and San counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shichiroji San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
Siddik misses with a straight right.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siddik.
Siddik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. San catches Siddik right on the button with a cross.
Siddik misses with a shot to the body
and San counters with a good low kick that Siddik was not able to check.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.#T4#
Siddik missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
San shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Siddik misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
San lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siddik takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
Siddik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and San counters with a good low kick that Siddik was not able to check.
Siddik looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San cracks a nice hook into Siddik's ribs.
San is looking to slow Siddik down with leg kicks.
San throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
San swings for the body but Siddik moves out of range.
Siddik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Siddik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siddik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shichiroji San is winning the standup battle so far.
Siddik misses with a hook
and Siddik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San scores with the left hand. Siddik knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siddik.
Siddik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San scores with a nice right hand.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San lunges at Siddik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siddik's hand.
San misses with a body shot.
Siddik moves out of range of the strikes.
And Siddik tries to counter it with a takedown but San pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Siddik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Siddik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Siddik misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shichiroji San is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Siddik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from San with a body shot.
Siddik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but San swivels and escapes.
Shichiroji San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
San throws a looping overhand right but Siddik ducks down to avoid it.
San lands with an uppercut that bounces Siddik off the cage and back into range.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Siddik slips under a jab.
San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siddik.
San moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Siddik.
San connects with the punch.#T2#
San works Siddik's body with a nice hook.
San throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siddik can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by San.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siddik moves away.
Siddik feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from San. No joy for Siddik on that attempt. #KD#
San drops Siddik with a beautiful combination! Siddik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - San is looking for the KO!#ROC#Siddik is rocked!
Siddik is breathing heavily.
San lands a nice looking body shot.
Ebubekir Siddik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siddik.
San scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
San lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siddik's sensitive parts.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Siddik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San.
San catches Siddik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
San scores with a punch to the head.
Siddik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by San. Beautiful body shot.
San ducks under a wild hook from Siddik.
Siddik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
San scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siddik in his tracks.
Siddik is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
A jab from San finds it's way through Siddik's defenses.
San will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
Siddik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
San fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Siddik.
Siddik seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siddik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siddik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Siddik misses with a right hand
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siddik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
San displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Siddik.
San throws a nice looking combination but Siddik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Siddik tries to counter it with a takedown but San pushes his down on his head and steps out.
San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San with a jab.
Siddik looks to clinch
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siddik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Siddik tries to close the distance and clinch up but San swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Siddik blocks the leg kick.
San feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siddiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
San stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Siddik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in San's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from San lands.
Siddik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Siddik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
San misses with a hook. Siddik ducked under it nicely.
Siddik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
San appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
San misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by San.
San getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik with a poor takedown
and San counters with a straight right hand.
Siddik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
San avoids the body shot from Siddik.
Siddik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siddik.#T1#
San scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
San fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siddik.
San wants to land a leg kick but Siddik is out of range. #CL2#
Siddik darts in and clinches San up against the cage.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siddik goes for a takedown in the clinch but San prevents it.
Siddik lands a hook to the side of the head.
San lands with a light punch inside.
Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. San avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shichiroji San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.#TD2#
Siddik gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, San regains guard.
San controlling the position.#T2#
San utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
San is pulling down on Siddik's head. It's preventing any offense from Siddik, at least for the moment.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siddik's guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San tries to stand but Siddik is controlling from the bottom.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siddik wants to control but San passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Siddik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
San seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shichiroji San is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
San continues to stall.
Siddik trying to control but San postures up.
San controlling the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siddik trying to control from the bottom.
San not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siddik manages to avoid it.
San scores with a hook to the body. Siddik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Siddik drops his hands momentarily and San takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
San throws the kick towards the body but Siddik avoids it.
San lands a leg kick that knocks Siddik off balance momentarily.
Siddik throws a poor cross that misses
letting San counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shichiroji San!
Shichiroji San tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Sakuraba tries to counter it with a takedown but Nti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nti lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Nti misses.
Nti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks.
Nti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nti works Sakuraba's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti's corner calls for a 1-2. Nti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Nti avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Sakuraba with the counter takedown but Nti avoids it easily.#T1#
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Nti throws a jab when Sakuraba was well out of range.
Nti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nti lands the left hand.
Nti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Nti lands a big uppercut and Sakuraba crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sakuraba looks OK. Nti waves Sakuraba back to his feet!#ROC#Sakuraba is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti scores with a body shot.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hammer House of Horror in the buildup to the fight.
Nti lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nti works Sakuraba's body with a nice hook.
Sakuraba seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakuraba staying out of range there.#KD#
Nti cracks Sakuraba with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sakuraba looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nti finish him?
Nti lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sakuraba - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Cartwright has Koppia up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koppia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koppia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koppia is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Cartwright scores a nice knee to the body.
Cartwright avoiding damage.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koppia is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Koppia has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koppia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koppia is defending well.
Koppia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Koppia manages to get underhooks.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchy Cartwright.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koppia's efforts to push away.
Cartwright lands a hook that snaps the head of Koppia backwards.
Cartwright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koppia's elbow.
Koppia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Koppia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koppia is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koppia down to the mat. Koppia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright wants to clinch up but Koppia keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Koppia misses its intended target.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koppia.
Nice straight punches there by Cartwright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cartwright.
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
Cartwright wants to counter with a clinch but Koppia pushes him away.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cartwright wants to clinch.#T2#
Koppia misses with a left hand
and Cartwright counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Koppia misses with a left hand
and Cartwright counters with a good low kick that Koppia was not able to check.
Ottaa Koppia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koppia misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Koppia dodges it nicely.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koppia has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Koppia wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koppia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright stalling.
Cartwright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koppia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Koppia is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Koppia is working away. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koppia defends it well. #SUB2#
Cartwright 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
Koppia is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koppia tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muchy Cartwright 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#
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koppia defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Koppia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koppia keeps the fight on the outside.
Koppia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Koppia throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Koppia misses with a straight left.
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Koppia in a clinch.
Koppia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Ottaa Koppia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchy Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control the position but instead, Koppia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cartwright into the cage.
Cartwright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koppia is keeping busy.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Koppia.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koppia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cartwright's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cartwright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cartwright creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koppia's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Ottaa Koppia has been cut.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koppia lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Koppia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koppia swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartwright.
Koppia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Koppia.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Koppia throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koppia, as that shot connected.
Cartwright slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koppia.
Koppia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Koppia avoids it easily.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Koppia circles away.
Koppia slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Koppia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Cartwright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koppia misses with a punch on the inside.
Koppia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koppia after a bit of a struggle.
Koppia has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koppia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koppia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koppia managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koppia swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cartwright has Koppia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koppia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Koppia misses with some punches.
Muchy Cartwright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cartwright is trying to stall.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Koppia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koppia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koppia looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Koppia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cartwright! Koppia lets Cartwright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Cartwright is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Muchy Cartwright has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koppia fakes the body blow, causing Cartwright to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cartwright goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
A victorious Ottaa Koppia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Siddik misses with an uppercut
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Siddik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin 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.
Irwin trying to control the position.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Irwin trying to keep a closed guard but Siddik is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Siddik from controlling successfully.
Siddik looks winded!
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Irwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siddik defends well.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.
Irwin working a defensive guard here.
Siddik preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Irwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.#SUB#
Irwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irwin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Siddik stopping the sweep attempt from Irwin.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Siddik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irwin's guard. #REVB#
Irwin trying to control the position.
Irwin wants to hit a sweep here but Siddik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Irwin there!
Irwin is looking to get to half guard.
Irwin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Irwin striking off his back but it's not causing Siddik any problems. #SUB#
Irwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irwin tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Irwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siddik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siddik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irwin 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.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Irwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siddik trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin trying to control the position.
Siddik distracts Irwin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin controls Siddik momentarily but Siddik frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom.
Siddik has Irwin pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Irwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Siddik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Irwin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Siddik frees his head nicely. Oh but Irwin has switched to an armbar! Siddik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shaun Irwin!
Post fight, Shaun Irwin took to the microphone: 'Ain't nobody gonna roll with this fucking crocodile. '.

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Inhanamoto has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemons misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Lemons struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands. #BC2#
Lemons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lemons counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Inhanamoto throws a low kick, looking for Lemons's leg but Lemons calmly moves out of range.
Inhanamoto closes the distance but Lemons moves to the side
and Lemons counters with a huge left! Inhanamoto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lemons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Inhanamoto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lemons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Lemons!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradley Lemons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Murakami looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murakami enables Henderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murakami manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henderson 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.
Murakami knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murakami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson forces his way into half guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Henderson works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Murakami is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Henderson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murakami is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson!
Our winner, Harry Henderson, 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.
Shinzade Murakami spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
HiChi throws a body punch but Dancer moves out of range.
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Dancer misses.
HiChi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dancer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi throws a right hand that misses
and Dancer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dancer works HiChi's body with a nice hook.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
HiChi misses with a left hand
and HiChi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Dancer looks to score with a jab to the body but HiChi is just out of range.
HiChi misses with a right hand
and Dancer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer misses with a hook.
Dancer misses with an uppercut. HiChi saw that one coming.
HiChi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
HiChi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
HiChi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
HiChi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Dancer moves into range and clinches up with HiChi.
Dancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
HiChi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dancer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
HiChi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dancer tries to clinch up
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HiChi misses with a body punch
and Dancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HiChi scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Dancer has HiChi up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HiChi has had enough of the clinch but Dancer keeps him there for the moment.
Dancer digs a right hand into HiChi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on HiChi's gas tank.
HiChi blocks an uppercut.
Dancer digs a right hand into HiChi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on HiChi's gas tank.
Dancer throws a punch but it's blocked by HiChi.
HiChi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
HiChi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dancer lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
HiChi breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Dancer misses.
HiChi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dancer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dancer slips under a jab from HiChi.
A jab lands there for Dancer.
HiChi throws an off balance right hand
and Dancer counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
HiChi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dancer's head.#CUT2#It looks like Lesley Dancer has been cut.
Dancer lands a jab to the nose.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
HiChi misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Dancer counters with a crisp right hand that drops HiChi! Dancer lets HiChi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#HiChi is rocked!
HiChi throws out a loose jab but Dancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
HiChi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
HiChi misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Dancer counters with a crisp right hand that drops HiChi! Dancer lets HiChi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer throws a looping overhand right but HiChi ducks down to avoid it.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
HiChi seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Dancer clinches up against the cage.
Dancer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
HiChi breaks the clinch.
HiChi 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.
Nice defenses there by HiChi.#T4#
Nice body punch from HiChi.
Dancer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Xon HiChi's cut even more.
HiChi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Dancer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from HiChi.
Dancer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HiChi. #KD#
Dancer cracks HiChi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dancer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning HiChi to stand back up!
Dancer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes HiChi! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Tuytuhlz lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Tuytuhlz has Ruiha up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Tuytuhlz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tuytuhlz tries to throw a body punch but Ruiha avoids it by throwing Tuytuhlz back against the cage.
Ruiha tries to break free but Tuytuhlz pushes him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuytuhlz throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuytuhlz is stalling here.
Tuytuhlz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ruiha looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruiha lands a right hand.
Ruiha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuytuhlz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuytuhlz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruiha pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Tuytuhlz's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuytuhlz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tuytuhlz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuytuhlz connects with a single shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Tama Ruiha's cut even more.
Tuytuhlz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruiha's head.
Tuytuhlz ducks under a wild hook from Ruiha.
Ruiha misses the shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz sizes up Ruiha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruiha misses with a wild body shot.
Ruiha gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#The cut above Tama Ruiha's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuytuhlz. Ruiha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruiha misses with a straight left.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiha misses with a hook
and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuytuhlz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Ruiha misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tuytuhlz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiha, which made it look bad.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Tuytuhlz's shoulder, as Tuytuhlz tries to avoid the shot.
Tuytuhlz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruiha misses with a left hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#Tama Ruiha's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tuytuhlz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Ruiha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Ruiha misses.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Ruiha has Tuytuhlz up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiha is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuytuhlz has double underhooks.
Tuytuhlz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruiha lands a left hand.
Ruiha working hard to break the clinch.
Tuytuhlz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuytuhlz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruiha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz. #T3#
A short uppercut from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands with a right to the head.
Tuytuhlz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Tuytuhlz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruiha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyke Tuytuhlz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuytuhlz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Siddik moves forwards but Meredith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meredith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Siddik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meredith counters with a straight right hand.
Meredith looks to land a left hand but Siddik moved out of range nicely.
Meredith just misses with a punch to the body.
Meredith connects with a nice looking jab.
Siddik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Meredith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siddik moves away.
Siddik ducks under a wild hook from Meredith.
Meredith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Meredith duly obliges.
No luck for Siddik with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Meredith. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meredith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meredith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siddik on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Siddik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meredith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meredith looks to land a combination. Siddik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meredith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siddik.
Siddik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meredith counters with a three punch combo that has Siddik backing up. Siddik nods at Meredith to acknowledge the strikes.
Siddik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Meredith avoids it really well and circles away.
Siddik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ted Meredith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.#TD2#
Siddik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meredith wants to get back to his feet but Siddik is dominant here and he's now got Meredith's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Meredith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
Siddik thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Siddik controlling well, preventing Meredith from escaping the position.
Siddik lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Meredith rolls, trying to escape but Siddik keeps control of the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Siddik.
Meredith tries to roll but Siddik sticks to his back.
Meredith wants to control his opponent's hands but Siddik gets his hands free.
Meredith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Siddik. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Meredith wants to escape the position.
Meredith trying to control the hands but Siddik won't let him. #T3#
Siddik controlling well, preventing Meredith from escaping the position.
Meredith is keeping busy.
Siddik lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Meredith.
Meredith is trying to break free.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meredith covers up after that shot from Siddik.
Meredith rolls, trying to escape but Siddik keeps control of the position. #T4#
Meredith covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Meredith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik cracks Meredith with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Meredith from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Meredith manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siddik's guard. Nice work there by Meredith.
Siddik controlling the position.
Meredith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Siddik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siddik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddik is adopting a defensive guard.
Meredith trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom.
Siddik pulls Meredith in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Meredith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siddik misses with a hook.
Meredith throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Siddik moves into the clinch.
Siddik takes a shot to the head.
Meredith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siddik.
Meredith looking to throw knees to the head but Siddik is blocking nicely.
Meredith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meredith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meredith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meredith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meredith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Siddik turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siddik manages to end up in side control.
Meredith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Meredith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Meredith wants to hold on but Siddik pushes him away.
Siddik with a couple of short strikes.
Meredith tries to hold on but Siddik postures up.
Meredith is working to get back to half guard.
Siddik lands a couple of good shots and Meredith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Meredith is trapped and Siddik is scoring with shots to the head and body. #ROC2#Meredith is rocked!
Meredith staying busy and making it hard for Siddik to control.
Oh Meredith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meredith is trying to break free.
Siddik is not going to allow Meredith to sit and survive in this position.
Siddik is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Meredith is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#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.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the head.
Sakuraba misses with a takedown attempt - Smif sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sakuraba darts in looking for a takedown but Smif gets double underhooks and turns Sakuraba into the cage.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Smif staying out of range there.
It looked like Smif was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Sakuraba coming out on top.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smif takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Sakuraba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba shoots and misses
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smif as he avoids it easily.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.#T2#
Sakuraba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smif counters with a left to the body.
Smif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Smif manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakuraba shoots in for a double leg but Smif sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smif throws a big counter combination but Sakuraba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
As Sakuraba looks to move away, Smif throws a big counter combo but Sakuraba just gets out of the way.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Sakuraba instigates a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Smif escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab
letting Smif counter with a right hand. #T4##TD2#
Sakuraba looking to score a takedown here. Smif is defending well but Sakuraba drives through and ends up in Smif's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuraba postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Smif pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it.
Sakuraba passes Smif's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hayato Sakuraba dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smif tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in Smif's guard.
Smif pulls Sakuraba in close to prevent any damage.
Smif on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smif tries to get out of the position.
Smif utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Smif keeps moving.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smif managing to control the position. #T1#
Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakuraba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smif working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sakuraba.
Smif is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Smif looking for a sweep. Not yet Smif, not yet. #SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakuraba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sakuraba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smif defends it well. #T2#
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Smif is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sakuraba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakuraba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smif's head. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Smif is defending well.
Smif knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smif is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Smif is defending the position.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smif wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smif keeps working.
Sakuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Smif is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hayato Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown but Smif circles away easily
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuraba. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Smif was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Sakuraba.
Smif is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
Hayato Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Smif is trying to break free.
Smif tries to break the clinch but Sakuraba is controlling the position.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakuraba prevents Smif from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Smif manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Smif is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakuraba swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot that snaps Smif's head back. #T3#
Sakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Sakuraba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smif avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuraba closes the distance but Smif moves to the side
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Sakuraba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smif wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Smif's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smif defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Smif into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quigley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quigley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Quigley coming out on top.
Quigley dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James looks up at the clock. Bad move! Quigley lands a right hand from hell, dropping James. Quigley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Quigley!
Matthew Quigley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Frank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkhan connects with a body shot that sends Frank's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Frank misses.
Frank lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elkhan misses with a right hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elkhan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frank misses with a double jab
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Frank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Elkhan counters with a straight right hand.
Elkhan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Elkhan lands a nice shot to the body.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Elkhan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkhan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frank tries to clinch there but Elkhan circles away.
Elkhan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elkhan doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank avoids the body shot from Elkhan.
Elkhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a series of strikes. Elkhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Frank misses. #T3#
Elkhan lands a glancing blow to the side of Frank's head.
A punch lands to the side of Elkhan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elkhan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkhan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
A quick step to the side and Frank tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Frank misses with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frank thinking.
Frank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkhan slips under a jab from Frank.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank misses with a hook
and Elkhan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frank is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkhan cracks Frank's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Frank slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Elkhan can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
Rashid Elkhan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Giantslayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dwalin Giantslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giantslayer misses with a looping right.
Toshin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Giantslayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giantslayer shoots and misses
and Toshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giantslayer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toshin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ogre Toshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwalin Giantslayer.
A shot to the body from Giantslayer misses
and Toshin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Toshin slips under a jab.
Giantslayer walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Dwalin Giantslayer has been cut.
Jab by Toshin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshin connects with a leg kick.
Toshin with a nice calf kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Giantslayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Toshin sprawls well. He's pushed Giantslayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Giantslayer avoids the body shot from Toshin.
Giantslayer darts in looking for a takedown but Toshin gets double underhooks and turns Giantslayer into the cage.
Giantslayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giantslayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Giantslayer avoids the body shot from Toshin.
Giantslayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toshin avoids it really well and circles away.
Toshin throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Giantslayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Giantslayer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Giantslayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Giantslayer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toshin.
Toshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giantslayer takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giantslayer misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toshin. That's going to slow Giantslayer down.
Giantslayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toshin.
Giantslayer shoots in for a double leg but Toshin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD#
Toshin lands a left and a right that send Giantslayer crashing to the mat, dazed. Toshin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Giantslayer is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Dwalin Giantslayer's cut even more.
Giantslayer misses with a right hand
and Toshin counters with a crisp right that sends Giantslayer to the canvas! Toshin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogre Toshin!
In his post fight interview, Ogre Toshin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Dawkins throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Dawkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Dawkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahola's head backwards.
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Dawkins with an uppercut!
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Dawkins moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawkins misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahola.
Dawkins slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawkins feints the counter takedown.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dawkins looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Dawkins counters with a single leg into guard. Ahola didn't expect that.
Dawkins trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Dawkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawkins trying to control but Ahola is working from the bottom.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahola works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Ahola keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawkins postures up in Ahola's guard and throws a big left but Ahola blocks it.
Ahola 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.
Ahola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Dawkins loads up on a big right hand but Ahola slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Ahola lands a jab to Dawkins's midsection.
Ahola lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Dawkins misses.
Ahola throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola throws a body punch but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dawkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawkins. Dawkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dawkins misses with a straight right. #T4#
Ahola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawkins feints the counter takedown.
Ahola ducks right into an uppercut from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawkins's head.
Dawkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahola stuns Dawkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Dawkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola throws a hook but Dawkins avoids it easily.
Dawkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Dawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Dawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Dawkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Ahola has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A left lands for Ahola.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Dawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawkins 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.
Ahola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Ahola jabs Dawkins right on the nose. Dawkins blinks but takes it well.
Ahola is looking to clinch.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Dawkins's ribs.
Dawkins slips a jab from Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola scores with a jab.#T3#
Ahola wants to clinch.
Dawkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Dawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawkins misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Dawkins connects with the punch.
Ahola scores with a hook.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawkins looks for a takedown but Ahola sprawls well.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawkins defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Dawkins.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Dawkins's head but Dawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola lands a jab.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Dawkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ahola!
Dawkins is trying to ground and pound but Ahola uses the momentary lack of control by Dawkins to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins wants to control but Ahola is keeping him busy.
Ahola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawkins can do to turn this around?
Dawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahola taking some punishment here, with Dawkins in his half guard.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahola's head.
DeeJay Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Ahola dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahola defending well though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ahola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahola's head.
Dawkins throwing shots but Ahola is blocking nicely.
Ahola has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahola trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
DeeJay Dawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dawkins rushes Ahola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahola avoids it.#T3#
Good body shot from Ahola.
Dawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawkins's elbow.
Dawkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawkins lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
Ahola is pressed up against the cage. Dawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahola down to the mat. Ahola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahola sizes up Dawkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahola lands a jab.
Dawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.#T4#
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Dawkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Ahola counters by moving into the clinch.
Dawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawkins misses with some punches.
Dawkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahola is defending well for now.
Dawkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarkko Ahola.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
An out of breath Jarkko Ahola 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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