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Event: Cup of tea?     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hanma misses.
That kick from Hanma tenderised Gorge's leg. Gorge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gorge lands the left hand.#TD2#
Hanma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gorge has hold of Hanma's hands but Hanma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Gorge manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hanma keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Gorge misses with an elbow strike.
Gorge throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hanma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorge defending well though.
Hanma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hanma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gorge is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma winds up and cracks Gorge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gorge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanma on the ground.
Hanma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gorge pulls Hanma in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Gorge keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Gorge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
Hanma trying to control but Gorge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gorge counters with a left to the body.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge slips a straight right by Hanma.
It looked like Gorge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Gorge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorge.#TD2#
Hanma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gorge sprawls well initially but Hanma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Gorge dodges it nicely.
Gorge is staying active underneath Hanma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma trying to mount his opponent but Gorge defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorge is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.
Gorge wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hanma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hanma is controlling the pace.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Gorge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gorge is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Gorge checks a low kick from Hanma.
As Hanma looks to move away, Gorge throws a big counter combo but Hanma just gets out of the way.
Gorge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gorge feints and then cracks Hanma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanma down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanma!
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanma misses with the combination.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma tries to work over Gorge's front leg with a kick but Gorge checks it.
Gorge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gorge sizes up Hanma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gorge with a jab.
Gorge takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Gorge scores with a jab.
Gorge defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Gorge avoids it with no problem.
Gorge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hanma misses.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Gorge misses with a shot to the body
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Gorge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tempe Gorge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Gorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanma throws out a leg kick but Gorge moves out of range and Hanma only half commits.
Gorge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gorge cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Gorge.
Hanma throws a low kick but Gorge moves out of range easily.
Gorge seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gorge lands a right hook to the body.
Hanma throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gorge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Hanma throws a fast counter high kick but Gorge manages to duck under it in time.
Gorge clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gorge scores with a body shot.
Hanma moves forwards but Gorge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanma.
Gorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Gorge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gorge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gorge throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorge throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Gorge avoids it with no problem.
Hanma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Gorge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gorge connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma connects with the punch.
Hanma slips under a jab from Gorge.
Hanma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Gorge misses with a straight right.
A big left from Gorge misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tempe Gorge dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Hanma.
Gorge scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Gorge.
Gorge throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Gorge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gorge throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gorge takes one on the button.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Gorge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Hanma feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanma prevents Gorge from improving his position.
Gorge trying to hold on to Hanma's head to control him but Hanma postures up.
Gorge is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorge is controlling Hanma's trapped leg to prevent Hanma from advancing to side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gorge is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gorge wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gorge is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanma scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Gorge has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanma is on him like a limpet, forcing Gorge back against the cage.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Gorge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hanma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gorge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A cross from Gorge lands.
A good leg kick by Gorge.
Gorge misses with a hook
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Gorge swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Gorge avoids it with no problem.
Hanma tries to move into range but Gorge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gorge lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorge throws a big shot that misses.
Gorge backing away here, and Hanma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma slips under a jab.
Gorge misses with a wild combination.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Gorge feinted with a counter takedown.
Gorge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Hanma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gorge!
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gorge misses with an uppercut.
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!#CL2#
Hanma pushes Gorge up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Gorge.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gorge has Hanma pressed against the cage.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorge stalling in the clinch but Hanma improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tempe Gorge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorge 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempe Gorge!

A very excited looking Tempe Gorge rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Luke I'm your father     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gorge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanma. That's going to slow Gorge down.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.#TD#
Gorge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hanma on his heels. He'll look to pass Hanma's guard now, I'm sure.
Gorge stopping the sweep attempt from Hanma.
Gorge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gorge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gorge wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Gorge is working Hanma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hanma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Gorge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hanma puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorge defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Gorge's temple.
Hanma is looking to stall here but Gorge recovers full guard. #SUB#
Gorge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanma defends well.
Gorge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanma's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Gorge is keeping the position.
Gorge looking to control.
Gorge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanma trying to control but Gorge is working from the bottom.
Hanma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gorge is defended easily by Hanma.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gorge darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns Gorge into the cage.
Gorge throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Hanma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gorge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gorge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorge.
Gorge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorge throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Hanma avoids a kick to the body.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Gorge does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Hanma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Hanma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorge. That did some damage!
Gorge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gorge misses.
A nice leg kick from Hanma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tempe Gorge is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gorge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gorge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Donk. Gorge catches Hanma right on the button with a cross.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma tries a quick counter leg kick but Gorge is wise to it.
Hanma takes a swing at Gorge's ribcage but misses.
Gorge throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hanma throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily.
Hanma scores with a nice right hand.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma is looking to slow Gorge down with leg kicks.
Gorge misses with a looping right.
Hanma takes one on the button.
Hanma lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gorge, as that shot connected.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gorge swings widly with a right hand
and Hanma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gorge tries to clinch up.
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!
Gorge closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Hanma counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gorge!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorge keeps working.
Gorge tries to bench press Hanma off him but Hanma keeps the position.
Hanma is putting a hurting on Gorge here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gorge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorge is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hanma connects with a decent elbow.
Gorge is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Hanma trying to control the position but Gorge is working away.
Hanma cracks Gorge with a big right hand but Gorge just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hanma wants to control but Gorge is keeping him busy.
Hanma tries to move to mount but Gorge blocks the move with his legs.
Gorge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hanma working the head with strikes.
Gorge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Gorge is looking to improve his position.
Gorge is staying active underneath Hanma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gorge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorge is looking to improve his position.
Gorge missing with punches from the bottom.
Gorge tries to kick Hanma off but Hanma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Hanma blocks the low kick.
Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma throws a leg kick which misses Gorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorge tries to avoid it.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Gorge tries to counter by clinching up but Hanma breaks away and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gorge.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Hanma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorge's sensitive parts.
Gorge misses with an uppercut
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma scores with a push kick.
Gorge is looking to clinch.
Gorge cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanma connects with a right hand. Gorge shakes it off.#T1#
Gorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge throws out a powerful jab.
Gorge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gorge misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Hanma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gorge with a body shot.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Gorge is looking to score with low kicks.
Tempe Gorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Gorge misses with a low kick.
Gorge slips a jab from Hanma.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gorge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
Gorge scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Gorge throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Hanma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanma tries to clinch but Gorge is having none of it. #T3#
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Gorge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
Gorge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gorge throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma counters with a nice leg kick.
Gorge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma misses with a body punch
and Gorge counters with a straight right hand.
Gorge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Gorge wants to clinch
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorge is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Gorge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanma's sensitive parts.
Gorge lands with a straight right. Hanma didn't see that one coming.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Gorge slips the punch.
Gorge wants to clinch but Hanma slips to the side
and Hanma counters with a body kick that stops Gorge in his tracks momentarily.
Hanma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Gorge misses.
Hanma feints a counter leg kick.
Gorge throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Gorge throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.

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 Tempe Gorge.
I think Hanma 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 Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Talking to me?!     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brain manages to avoid it.
Brain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Hanma.
We've been told by Brain's head coaches at Paris & Sons Training Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brain darts in trying to clinch
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brain connects with a looping right hand.
Brain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain slips under a jab from Hanma.#CL#
Brain moves into the clinch.
Brain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brain.
Hanma tries to work over Brain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Brain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brain lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Hanma.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma blocks an elbow strike from Brain.
Brain misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Brain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Brain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Brain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Brain throws a head punch that misses.
Brain throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brain blocking some punches.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Brain is trying to stall.
Hanma is working Brain over against the ropes.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
Hanma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanma misses with the head strike. #TD#
Brain is trying to trip Hanma. He has hold of a leg but Hanma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brain persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Brain controlling him for the moment.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Brain from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hanma has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brain has passed into side control.
Brain working away.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brain slows the pace down.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hanma is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #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.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanma is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brain moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brain on the side of the head.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brain moves away.
Brain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hanma gets tackled into the ropes by Brain. Brain maintains the clinch.
Hanma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Altair Brain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Brain.
Brain lands with a left to the head.
Hanma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanma blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Brain tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Brain ducks down to avoid it.
Jack Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma tests Brain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brain walks into a straight right hand from Hanma.
Hanma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brain defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Brain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Brain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Hanma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brain is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Brain.
Hanma works Brain's body with a nice hook.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Brain counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Hanma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brain throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Brain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Brain.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Brain avoids it with no problem.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brain.
Brain lands a nice looking body kick.
Brain moves out of range of the strikes.
Brain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Brain is out of range.
Brain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanma misses the body punch
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma misses with a looping left.#T4#
Brain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Brain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanma just manages to avoid it.
Brain takes one to the side of the head.
Brain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brain blocks a jab.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brain staying out of range there.
Brain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Brain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brain looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
A low kick lands for Brain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Brain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Brain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma misses the body punch
letting Brain counter with a right hand.
Brain lands a really nice looking cross but Hanma seems unphased.
Brain scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hanma as Brain shoots in.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brain manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brain counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brain doesn't seem phased though.
Brain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.#T1#
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma misses the jab.#CL#
Brain drives through and clinches with Hanma against the ropes.
Brain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Brain.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Brain's head.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanma.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
Brain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brain throws an elbow that misses.
Hanma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma. #T2#
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brain gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma misses with a hook. Brain ducked under it nicely.
Brain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Brain counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Brain moved out of range nicely.
Brain takes one on the button.
Brain walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.#CUT2#It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.#T3##CL#
Brain closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hanma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brain.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanma.
Brain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Brain blocks a body shot from Hanma.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanma.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanma.
Hanma gets through Brain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
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!
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Brain fails to land. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hanma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brain fails to land.
Hanma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brains head.
Hanma avoids the elbow strike from Brain, against the ropes.
Brain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain blocks a body shot from Hanma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
Hanma blocks the elbow strike.
Brain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brain working aggressively here.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Brain.
Brain presses Hanma against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brain's elbow.
Brain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
Brain working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Altair Brain.
I think Brain 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: people die every day     
Date:   Jul 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Hanma sprawls well.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Jack Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanma is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position. #T1#
Hanma wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Hanma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Hanma controls the action.#T2#
Hanma is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Hanma. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanma's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Hanma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hanma is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Hanma stops Johnson from standing up.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him. #T4#
Johnson keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Hanma is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense.
Hanma leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma, which made it look bad.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Johnson.
Nice cross by Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Jack Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson stays in close to Hanma's body and controls the position.
Hanma tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Hanma to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanma stuffs the takedown.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Nick Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Hanma circles away easily
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma. #BC#
Hanma breaks the clinch.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that second round.
That's time! Hanma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanma pinned against the cage. Hanma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanma counters with a nice body shot.
Jack Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Johnson.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanma is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Hanma circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Hanma coming out on top.#TD2#
Hanma gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T1#
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Hanma slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson wants to stand but Hanma is controlling the position.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma landing with the ground and pound.
Nick Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanma prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hanma manages to pass to side control.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma. #T3#
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Hanma working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanma is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Hanma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hanma trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hanma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Hanma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Hanma wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Hanma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Hanma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is in trouble now - Hanma has advanced to mount!
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jack Hanma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanma 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!

In his post fight interview, Jack Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: WKBC: Robbins VS Khan     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.#CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Hanma lands a body punch. #BC#
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
Hanma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rua.
Good leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hanma.
Rua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Rua's body.#T1#
Rua misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Rua is predictable there
and Hanma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Rua misses with a hook.
Hanma flicks out a counter leg kick but Rua steps away.
Hanma with a nice calf kick.
Rua scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
Hanma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.#T2#
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua throws a front kick aimed at Hanma's knee but Hanma avoids it well.
Rua punishes Hanma's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rua cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Good shot there by Hanma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Rua throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rua throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rua gets tackled into the ropes by Hanma. Hanma maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma connects with a leg kick.
Hanma defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
Rua defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Rua is looking to counter punch.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua motions for Hanma to come forward. Rua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
A big right from Hanma misses.
Rua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma tries to score with a low kick but Rua moves his leg out of the way.
Rua feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Rua moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Hanma catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jao Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Rua scores with a jab.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanma as he connects with a hook.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanma throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hanma scores with a shot to the body.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jao Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanma feints a jab promting Rua to slip. Hanma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanma.
Rua throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma connects with a leg kick.
Rua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma looks for the body kick but Rua saw that one coming. #T2#
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua slips under a jab.
As Hanma backs away, Rua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Hanma.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Rua moved away.
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Hanma has Rua up against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!

Jack Hanma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CACC 45     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dumba Diame Jr (ranked 1244 p4p, 154 weight class) and Jack Hanma (ranked 3471 p4p, 312 weight class). Diame Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Get It On The Floor. Hanma has chosen Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




183 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



175 cm
37 yrs
143 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dumba Diame Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Diame Jr instigates a clinch.

Hanma gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diame Jr (0) vs (2) Hanma
Hanma wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma stays in close to Diame Jr's body and controls the position.
Diame Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diame Jr (2) vs (2) Hanma
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr pushing down on Hanma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diame Jr is pressing down on Hanma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanma is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma trying to control here.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hanma is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diame Jr has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diame Jr pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hanma is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diame Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dumba Diame Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dumba Diame Jr made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: CACC 26     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Hanma (ranked 4528 p4p, 378 weight class) and Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 3348 p4p, 306 weight class). Hanma comes to the ring accompanied by Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.




175 cm
36 yrs
143 lbs



167 cm
43 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Shin Dong Hyuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Dong Hyuk has Hanma up against the ropes in a clinch.

Dong Hyuk manages to pull guard.

Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Dong Hyuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (0) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Hanma trying to control the position.

Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.

Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Dong Hyuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong Hyuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dong Hyuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong Hyuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dong Hyuk preventing the sweep.

Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dong Hyuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dong Hyuk has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Dong Hyuk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanma!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanma (4) vs (2) Dong Hyuk

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (6) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hanma is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dong Hyuk tries to reverse the position but Hanma maintains control.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Dong Hyuk is squirming around nicely.
Hanma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dong Hyuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dong Hyuk is holding on tight.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong Hyuk is looking to escape.
Hanma wants to take Dong Hyuk's back here but Dong Hyuk is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (9) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dong Hyuk is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action.
Dong Hyuk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanma tries to control but Dong Hyuk wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is looking to get to half guard.
Hanma with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanma mounts Dong Hyuk! Really nice guard pass there!
Dong Hyuk regains half guard.
Dong Hyuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma preventing the sweep.
Hanma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong Hyuk is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Hanma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (12) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma wants to control but Dong Hyuk is keeping him busy.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a sweep.
Hanma trying to control the action but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma trying to control the action but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Hanma slows the pace down.
Hanma passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dong Hyuk!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (14) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Hanma looking to control but Dong Hyuk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dong Hyuk can't escape the position.
Dong Hyuk keeps trying to improve his position.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Dong Hyuk is squirming around nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong Hyuk has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (17) vs (2) Dong Hyuk
Hanma is hanging on to Dong Hyuk's back as he tries to escape.
Hanma biding his time, controlling Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk tries to escape the position.

Hanma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hanma is trying to stick to Dong Hyuk's back but Dong Hyuk is turning into Hanma. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanma's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dong Hyuk.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (17) vs (4) Dong Hyuk
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hanma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dong Hyuk has Hanma in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (19) vs (4) Dong Hyuk

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to sweep here but Hanma controlling him for the moment.
Hanma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong Hyuk is keeping the position for now.
Dong Hyuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong Hyuk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (19) vs (6) Dong Hyuk

Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.

Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (21) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Hanma pushes down on Dong Hyuk's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Hanma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Dong Hyuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma uses his free foot to push down on Dong Hyuk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dong Hyuk.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (24) vs (6) Dong Hyuk
Hanma moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (27) vs (6) Dong Hyuk

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries to get the hooks in deep but Dong Hyuk pushed the leg off.

Hanma has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dong Hyuk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Dong Hyuk right now.
Will Hanma go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Hanma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hanma just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Hanma is looking for the choke from the back position but Dong Hyuk is controlling his hands well.

Hanma is looking for a choke. Dong Hyuk gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Dong Hyuk manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (27) vs (8) Dong Hyuk

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dong Hyuk 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.

Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.

Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.

Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dong Hyuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dong Hyuk has gone for a leg lock! Hanma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dong Hyuk's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (29) vs (8) Dong Hyuk

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
Dong Hyuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong Hyuk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (29) vs (10) Dong Hyuk

Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Dong Hyuk defends easily.

Dong Hyuk 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.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong Hyuk is one step ahead there.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dong Hyuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanma looking to control.

Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Hanma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanma (31) vs (10) Dong Hyuk
Hanma trying to control from half guard but Dong Hyuk is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hanma is looking for a kimura but Dong Hyuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanma to get the leverage.
Hanma works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (34) vs (10) Dong Hyuk
Dong Hyuk has given up his back here. Will Hanma look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (37) vs (10) Dong Hyuk

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma takes the fight on points by 37 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Jack Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Shin Dong Hyuk had this to say: 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'.

 

Event: CACC 17     
Date:   Nov 11, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Hanma (ranked 4158 p4p, 346 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3503 p4p, 307 weight class). Hanma's entrance music is Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!




175 cm
36 yrs
152 lbs



170 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack Hanma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanma pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hanma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hanma (4) vs (0) Smith
Hanma is controlling the position but Smith somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Smith trying to control here.
Hanma trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Hanma controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (7) vs (0) Smith
Smith is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stops Hanma from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hanma controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Hanma prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Hanma fails to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action.
Hanma is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith wants to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.

Hanma is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Hanma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanma controlling his opponent.
Hanma moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (10) vs (0) Smith

Hanma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hanma gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Smith showing good submission defense here.
Hanma controls the action.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanma.

Hanma looking for the choke from the back.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hanma off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hanma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith can't escape the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith is keeping busy.

Hanma is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Smith is keeping busy.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Hanma trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hanma gets his way!
Hanma is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hanma biding his time, controlling Smith.
Hanma tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Smith is really stuck here.
Hanma just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to control but Smith is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hanma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smith is holding on tight.
Hanma moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hanma (13) vs (0) Smith
Smith is keeping busy.

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Hanma.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Hanma from getting a body triangle.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.
Hanma is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith won't allow Hanma to pass to mount.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Hanma sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Smith moves into full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanma (16) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to buck Hanma off but Hanma is having none of it.
Smith is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanma (18) vs (0) Smith
Hanma controlling from the full mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hanma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hanma looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma controlling from mount.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.
Smith wants to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tries to hold on but Hanma pushes him away.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith is still trying to improve position.
Hanma fails to advance to Smith's back.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Hanma trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanma takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
A very excited looking Jack Hanma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: AEW 33     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
A lazy left from Eremeev finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremeev shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanma sprawls well. He's pushed Eremeev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eremeev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eremeev scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eremeev slips a jab from Hanma.
Eremeev lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanma's head.
Eremeev scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanma should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev lands a body shot.
Eremeev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma counters with a leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Eremeev misses.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Eremeev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Eremeev
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Hanma needs to keep his hands up - Eremeev had a free shot at his head there.
Eremeev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eremeev checks it well.
Hanma moves out of range as Eremeev throws a body kick.
Eremeev misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Eremeev's corner calls for a 1-2. Eremeev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jack Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eremeev throws a lazy body kick
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eremeev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eremeev connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eremeev misses with the body kick
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eremeev.
Hanma misses the jab.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eremeev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanma wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eremeev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Eremeev throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Eremeev.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eremeev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Eremeev's ribs.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Eremeev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eremeev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eremeev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eremeev slips a jab from Hanma.#T4#
Eremeev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanma defends it nicely.
Eremeev throws a lazy head kick
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Eremeev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanma's guard.
Eremeev stays in close to Hanma's body and controls the position.
Eremeev advances position into side control!
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Eremeev blocks a leg kick.
Eremeev takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev walks into a jab.
Eremeev lands with a good body shot.
Eremeev scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma is looking to slow Eremeev down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Eremeev's shoulder, as Eremeev tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Eremeev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Eremeev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eremeev is looking to wear down Hanma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eremeev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
Hanma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eremeev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a nice body shot.
Eremeev lands with a cross.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Eremeev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanma throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Eremeev counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremeev won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Eremeev looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Eremeev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eremeev postures up.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eremeev's guard. #REVB#
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Eremeev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eremeev wants to sweep but no luck.
Eremeev looking to control.
Eremeev wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Eremeev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Eremeev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Eremeev looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Eremeev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Eremeev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.#SUB#
Eremeev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanma defends well.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Eremeev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma passes Eremeev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanma is looking to stall here but Eremeev recovers full guard.
Eremeev looking for a sweep. Not yet Eremeev, not yet.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Eremeev keeps moving.
Eremeev working a defensive guard here.
Hanma trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eremeev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanma circles away.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Eremeev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the body from Eremeev misses
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eremeev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eremeev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremeev backing away here, and Hanma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eremeev moves out of range of the body kick from Hanma.
Eremeev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eremeev somewhat.
Hanma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eremeev with a body shot.#T1#
Eremeev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eremeev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma slips a straight right by Eremeev.
Eremeev misses with the body kick
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eremeev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Eremeev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eremeev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
A big right from Eremeev misses. #T2#
Eremeev throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Eremeev with a hook.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Eremeev saw that one coming.
A left lands for Hanma.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Eremeev feints and as Hanma raises his hands in defense, Eremeev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eremeev wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Eremeev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Eremeev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eremeev is trying to control but Hanma passes into side control!
Eremeev is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Eremeev wants to control but Hanma postures up.
Hanma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eremeev some visible discomfort.
Eremeev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Eremeev is defending well.
Eremeev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Hanma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hanma looks to land a strike but Eremeev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanma pushing down on Eremeev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Eremeev has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eremeev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Eremeev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eremeev 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Andrey Eremeev!

Andrey Eremeev wins by unanimous decision!

Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: AEW 27     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Esposito walks into a jab.
Esposito lands with an overhand left.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esposito .
Esposito tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Esposito wants to clinch.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely.
Hanma takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Nice cross by Esposito .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.#T1#
Esposito cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanma throws out a leg kick but Esposito moves out of range and Hanma only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Esposito misses.
Esposito connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanma scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Dante Esposito has been cut.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Esposito lands a jab to the head.
Esposito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Esposito 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Esposito has managed to clinch.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it. #BC2#
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Hanma gets tackled into the cage by Esposito . Esposito maintains the clinch. #T2#
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
Esposito tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.
Esposito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Hanma blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hanma on the inside. #BC#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Esposito .
Esposito misses with the combination.
Hanma is looking for a counter combo.
Esposito throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dante Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Esposito .
Hanma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Esposito .
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanma doesn't seem phased though.
Hanma walks into a jab.
Esposito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Esposito clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Esposito 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.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito lands a high kick!
Esposito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esposito is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Esposito . That snapped Hanma's head back.
Hanma blocks a jab.#CL2#
Esposito clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Esposito .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Esposito dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Esposito moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Esposito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Esposito falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Esposito throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanma tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Esposito .
Esposito is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
Esposito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Esposito is trying to force a seperation but Hanma has the dominant position.
Esposito is trying to break the clinch but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma 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.
A frustrated look appears on Esposito 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Esposito 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Esposito 's head.#T1#
Hanma takes one on the button.
Dante Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Esposito ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Dante Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito .
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanma. That's going to slow Esposito down.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Esposito , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanma tried to counter with a leg kick but Esposito avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanma doesn't seem bothered though.
Esposito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanma to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Esposito misses.
Esposito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Hanma is looking for a counter combo.
Esposito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito wants to clinch
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Esposito .
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Esposito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Esposito throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Esposito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hanma counters with a nice leg kick.
Esposito wants to clinch but Hanma slips to the side
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esposito tries to clinch up.
Esposito cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
A jab from Hanma does it's job there.#T4#
A head kick misses from Esposito .
Esposito looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Hanma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Esposito loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
Hanma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito throws a lazy head kick
and Hanma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma wants to slow Esposito down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the body from Esposito misses
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito 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.
Esposito 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Hanma misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Hanma will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Esposito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito throws a low kick but Hanma moves out of range easily.
It looked like Hanma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick from Hanma.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Esposito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanma circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanma feints and then cracks Esposito 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esposito down.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Hanma counters by moving into the clinch.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Esposito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Esposito circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanma slips under a jab from Esposito .
Esposito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Esposito throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Esposito lands with an overhand left.#T1#
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Nice body punch from Esposito .
Esposito throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Esposito .
Hanma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Esposito blocks the leg kick.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Esposito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esposito .
Esposito looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Esposito looks to throw a body kick
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito .
Esposito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily. #T2#
Esposito walks into a straight right hand from Hanma.
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!
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Esposito saw that one coming.#CL2#
Esposito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Esposito 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jack Hanma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esposito tries to circle away but Hanma has him pinned against the cage.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Esposito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hanma breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esposito , as that shot connected.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick from Esposito lands but Hanma takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Esposito takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Esposito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Esposito blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Hanma connects with a jab.
Esposito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Esposito . Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanma.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Esposito clinches up with Hanma and pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Hanma tries to work over Esposito 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito .
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Esposito .
I think Esposito 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dante Esposito !

A very excited looking Dante Esposito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: AEW 17     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Hanma counters with a good, hard body kick but Dall shrugs it off.
Synyx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dall with a jab.
Dall cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanma throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Dall cracks Hanma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Hanma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Hanma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hanma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Hanma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Hanma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Hanma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Hanma throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanma tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Hanma as he checks the leg kick.
Hanma digs a good hook to Dall's body. #CL2#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Dall has Hanma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hanma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Synyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma. #BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Hanma seems unphased.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Hanma digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall throws a leg kick but Hanma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanma thows a leg kick but Dall checks it #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
Hanma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Dall has hold of Hanma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hanma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but Hanma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hanma.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Synyx Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hanma throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Hanma drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Hanma misses.
A low kick from Dall misses
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Synyx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Dall gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Dall 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.
Hanma keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Hanma has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dall has passed into side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Hanma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Synyx Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Hanma looking to control but Dall passes into half guard. #T3#
Hanma gets back to full guard.
Hanma 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.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dall's guard. #REVB#
Hanma wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dall has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanma controls the pace.#T4##SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Hanma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses. Dall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanma's guard. Nice move by Dall!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma wants to control but Dall passes easily into half guard.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Synyx Dall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Dall jabs Hanma right on the nose. Hanma blinks but takes it well.
Hanma drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanma misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall throws a leg kick
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Hanma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanma blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma blocks the body kick. #T1#
Dall throws a leg kick but Hanma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanma misses with a leg kick.
Dall dives in and grabs Hanma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Dall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Dall sets himself, and Hanma steps forward looking for the clinch! Dall avoids it this time.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Hanma blocks the low kick.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Hanma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dall.
Dall thows a leg kick but Hanma checks it
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Hanma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanma.
Dall checks a low kick from Hanma.
Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dall's knee momentarily.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control.
Hanma stops Dall from passing to mount.
Synyx Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanma tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard but Dall has passed into side control.
Dall works to advance to full mount. Hanma defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Hanma is trying to escape the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hanma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hanma regains half guard.
Hanma tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dall content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Synyx Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Synyx Dall!

A victorious Synyx Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AEW 9     
Date:   Jun 21, 2019
#R1##TD#
Tektas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanma!
Tektas trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma regains half guard.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tektas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tektas's back!
Tektas trying to control but not successfully.
Hanma struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tektas can't escape the position.
Tektas is working hard here to advance position.
Hanma wants to control but Tektas is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tektas avoids the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma controls the position.
Hanma lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Tektas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hanma is trying to control but Tektas is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Hanma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tektas is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hanma.
Hanma trying to control but Tektas is having none of it.
Hanma controlling his opponent. #T2#
Hanma looking to control but Tektas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma controlling the position easily from mount.
Tektas tries to hold on but Hanma postures up.
Hanma controlling from mount.
Hanma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanma throws some wild stikes that Tektas manages to avoid easily.
Hanma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Tektas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tektas'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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanma in particular looking to stall.
Hanma wants to take a breather but Tektas is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tektas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tektas wants to sweep here but Hanma controlling him for the moment.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tektas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tektas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tektas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma tries a quick counter leg kick but Tektas is wise to it.#TD#
Tektas shoots in and bounces Hanma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tektas throws an elbow that misses. Hanma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tektas's guard. Nice move by Hanma!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma is pushing down on Tektas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tektas is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanma has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tektas slips a straight right by Hanma.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tektas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Tektas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tektas throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
Tektas shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tektas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hanma controls Tektas momentarily but Tektas frees himself.
Hanma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Tektas looking to pass the guard.
Tektas preventing the sweep.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tektas stopping the sweep attempt from Hanma.
Hanma is still trying to improve position.
Tektas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Tektas with a nice head shot there.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tektas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Tektas controlling him for the moment.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tektas stopping the sweep attempt from Hanma.
Hanma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tektas.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tektas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tektas connects with a couple of short punches.
Tektas won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Tektas from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tektas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hanma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tektas, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Hanma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tektas working a defensive guard here.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanma advances to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tektas wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tektas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tektas is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma misses with a head shot. Tektas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jack Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanma won't allow Tektas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Tektas moves away and avoids it.
Tektas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Hanma throws a wild body kick that Tektas sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Tektas finds it's target.
Tektas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas checks a leg kick.
Hanma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tektas.
A swing and a miss from Tektas.#T1#
Tektas misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Tektas misses with a takedown
and Hanma counters with a left and a right that stings Tektas.
Hanma misses with a hook. Tektas ducked under it nicely.
Hanma scores with the left hand. Tektas knows he should have avoided that one.
Tektas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tektas looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Tektas throws a right hand that Hanma ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanma also avoids with ease.
Hanma throws a big counter head kick but Tektas avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Hanma walks into a jab.
Hanma swings for the body but Tektas moves out of range.
Hanma scores with a body shot.
Hanma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tektas throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tektas misses the target.
Hanma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tektas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Hanma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Tektas avoids it with no problem.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Tektas is out of range.
Tektas throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
Tektas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tektas is out of range and Hanma settles back down.
Tektas feinted with a counter takedown.
Tektas's corner calls for a 1-2. Tektas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Tektas finds it's way through Hanma's defenses.
Hanma walks into a left hand. #T4#
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Hanma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tektas with a body shot.
Hanma misses with a hook. Tektas ducked under it nicely.
Tektas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Tektas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tektas jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Tektas misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Hanma.
Well Hanma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!

Jack Hanma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Demetrius Tektas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.

 

Event: AEM 3     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Poe throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poe misses with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Poe throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Poe throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Hanma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Poe misses.
Poe misses with a right hand
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Hanma slips a jab from Poe.
Hanma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by Poe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanma as he connects with a hook.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Poe.
Poe moves out of range of the strikes.
Poe looks to land a combination. Hanma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A lazy left from Poe finds it's target.#T1#
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Poe.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Poe.
Poe throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Poe throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Nice cross by Poe.
A big left from Poe misses.
We've been told by Hanma's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poe misses with a two punch combination.
Hanma takes a swing at Poe's ribcage but misses.
Poe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poe lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Poe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poe thuds his right hand into Hanma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hanma thuds his right hand into Poe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick from Poe misses.
It appears Hanma was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hanma defending well as Poe loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma motions for Poe to come forward. Hanma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Poe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poe lands a head shot.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Poe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Poe misses its intended target.
Hanma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanma clobbers Poe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Hanma.
Poe defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.#ROC#
Poe is rocked!
Jab, jab by Poe - just one landing.
Poe is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
Poe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Poe seems to have recovered his senses.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Poe.
Hanma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poe.
Poe connects with a jab.#T3#
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Poe ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanma connects with a solid leg kick.
EA Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
Poe misses with a body punch
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Poe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poe lands a right hook to the body.
Hanma throws a head kick but Poe moves out of range.
Hanma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poe misses the jab.
Poe lands a jab to the nose.
Poe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poe looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well. #T4#
Hanma moves away from the strike by Poe.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poe scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
Hanma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanma slips under a jab.
Poe swings widly with a right hand
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poe throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma throws a body punch but Poe moves out of range.
Poe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanma.
Poe misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

EA Poe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hanma lands with a right hand.
Hanma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poe manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Poe.
Poe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
Poe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poe misses with a jab to the body
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanma moves away from the strike by Poe.
Hanma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poe if he has to take too many more of those.
Hanma shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hanma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanma.
Hanma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poe misses with a straight right.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Poe manages to avoid it.#T1#
Poe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hanma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hanma throws a body punch but Poe moves out of range. #TD#
Hanma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Poe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Poe struggling a bit here.
Poe is trying to get back to half guard.
Poe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanma.
Poe wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving. #T2#
Hanma can't keep his opponent in guard - Poe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanma keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Poe seems to be working for a kimura but Hanma defends the submission attempt.
Hanma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poe.
Poe trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Poe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Poe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Poe trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma wants to hit a switch here but Poe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanma there!
Poe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poe wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely.
Hanma has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Poe's lack of action. #T4#
Hanma throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poe's back!
Poe staying busy and making it hard for Hanma to control.
Poe tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hanma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hanma is working the ground and pound. Can Poe escape?
Hanma keeps control of the position as Poe tries to break free.
What can Poe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hanma looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but EA Poe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Poe moved out of range.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Poe throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hanma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Poe.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
EA Poe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanma.
Hanma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poe misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hanma tests Poe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poe misses with a two punch combination.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe throws a shot to the body.
Poe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Hanma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poe to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Poe pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poe throws a low kick but Hanma moves out of range easily.
Poe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanma.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poe throws out the jab.
Poe scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Hanma clinches up against the cage.
Hanma is working for takedown but Poe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Poe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanma misses with a hook.
EA Poe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A slow jab from Poe misses its intended target.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Poe slips the punch.
Poe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Poe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poe throws a right hand that Hanma ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanma also avoids with ease.
Poe throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poe just manages to avoid it.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma slips a straight right by Poe.
Poe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hanma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanma somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Poe misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Hanma is looking to clinch but Poe is avoiding it.
Hanma slips a straight right by Poe.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
It looked like Hanma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poe looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Poe is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hanma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poe looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Poe misses with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a nice body kick.
Poe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hanma takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Poe.
Poe misses with a looping right.
Poe fails to land with a series of punches.
Poe misses with the combination. #T4#
Hanma is looking to land body kicks.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Poe pushes him off.
Hanma staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma staying out of range there.
Poe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanma fails to land with a series of punches.
Poe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
Hanma is looking to counter the offense by Poe and move into the clinch.
Hanma throws a hook but Poe avoids it easily.
And Poe responds with a good body kick, but Hanma manages to step out the way in time.
Poe jabs Hanma right on the nose. Hanma blinks but takes it well.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Poe ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hanma.
Hanma throws a body punch but Poe moves out of range.
Poe throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
EA Poe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EA Poe!

After the fight, EA Poe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Peak - Kings will Rise     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Sackett moves forwards but Hanma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Hanma does it's job there.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sackett as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Hanma clobbers Sackett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Sackett misses with a looping left.#TD#
Hanma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sackett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Hanma working away.
Sackett is pushing Hanma's head away, looking to escape. Hanma manages to hold on to the position though.
Hanma tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face as Hanma controls the position. #T1#
Hanma tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sackett tries to bench press Hanma off him but Hanma keeps the position.
Sackett tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hanma tries to keep control of the position but Sackett is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanma controlling the positon.
Hanma tries to keep control of the position but Sackett is staying busy.#ES2#
Sackett is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.#T2#
Sackett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook but Sackett blocks it.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Hanma drives through with a takedown into Sackett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sackett being controlled here, momentarily.
Sackett is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up.
Hanma won't allow Sackett to get back to his feet. #T3#
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Sackett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanma's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanma is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sackett wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Hanma trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Hanma is really struggling to control Sackett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Hanma isn't so interested in that idea.
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses. Sackett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanma's guard. Nice move by Sackett!#REVB#
Sackett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanma 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Hanma moves to clinch but Sackett breaks away
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sackett.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett slips a straight right by Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. #TD#
Hanma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sackett manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett with a jab.
Hanma has his takedown stuffed
and Sackett counters with a left to the body.
Hanma cracks Sackett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sackett takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Sackett slowing the pace effectively.
Hanma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Hanma has Sackett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sackett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett misses with some punches. #TD#
Hanma jumps guard.
Hanma pulls Sackett in close to his closed guard and prevents Sackett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sackett trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Sackett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Sackett controlling him for the moment.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sackett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma controls Sackett momentarily but Sackett frees himself.
Sackett is in close to Hanma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanma has Sackett pulled in close to control his posture.
Sackett won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sackett wants to sweep here but Hanma controlling him for the moment.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Hanma content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Sackett works Hanma's body with a nice hook.
Sackett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Hanma shakes it off.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Hanma.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hanma dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Sackett throws a series of strikes that have Hanma backpedaling.
Sackett lands with a kick to the temple. Hanma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A jab from Hanma misses.
Hanma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hanma moved away.
Hanma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett lands with a good body shot.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Hanma's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanma tries to avoid it.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hanma dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett digs a good hook to Hanma's body.
A cross from Hanma lands.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Sackett scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sackett. #T3#
Sackett scores with a jab.
Hanma looks for a takedown but Sackett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sackett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett tries to work over Hanma's front leg with a kick but Hanma checks it.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Hanma tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it. #CL2#
Sackett rushes Hanma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Hanma tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Hanma lands a body punch.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sackett 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett 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: EMPIRE KT PPV     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Astalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Astalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hanma clinches.
Astalo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astalo. Astalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches.
Astalo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astalo. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Good leg kick by Astalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Astalo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.#T1#
Astalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Hanma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Astalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Astalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astalo throws a low kick, looking for Hanma's leg but Hanma calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Astalo misses
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Hanma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo 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.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Astalo lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Astalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Astalo slips a jab and a cross from Hanma.
Hanma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanma slips under a jab from Astalo.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
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!
Hanma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanma lands a glancing blow to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.#T2#
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Astalo looks for the body kick but Hanma saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Astalo.
Astalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
Astalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo is looking to slow Hanma down with leg kicks.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Astalo.
Hanma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Astalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanma's head.
Hanma defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Astalo. #T3#
Astalo throws a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Astalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Astalo missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Astalo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Astalo does it's job there.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
Astalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Astalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Astalo slips the punch.
Hanma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Astalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanma doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Astalo's shoulder, as Astalo tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Astalo punishes Hanma's body with a nice straight punch.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Hanma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanma misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo wants to land a leg kick but Hanma is out of range.
Astalo misses with a straight left. #CL#
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Astalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Astalo. #BC#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Astalo throws a nice looking combination but Hanma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Astalo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Astalo pushes him off.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astalo.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Astalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanma moves to clinch but Astalo breaks away
and Astalo counters with a good low kick that Hanma was not able to check.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Astalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astalo throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Astalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Astalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Astalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma counters with a three punch combo that has Astalo backing up. Astalo nods at Hanma to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma blocks a leg kick.
Astalo 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.
Hanma misses with a straight right. #T1#
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target. #CL#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Astalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Astalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanma on the side of the head.
Astalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanma on the side of the head.
A big left from Hanma misses.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Astalo throws a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Astalo fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanma in the body. #T2#
Astalo lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo works the jab nicely.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo lands with a hook. Hanma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astalo. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Astalo scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo misses with a right hand
and Astalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Astalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
Astalo throws a leg kick
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma throws a hook but Astalo avoids it easily.
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hanma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanma.
Astalo looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Astalo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astalo.
Astalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Astalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Astalo throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astalo 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 Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astalo 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 Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Astalo throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astalo.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Astalo.
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanma.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Astalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Astalo circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Astalo throws a shot to the body.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo is looking to slow Hanma down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanma misses the jab.
Astalo scores with a head kick.
Astalo throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Rami Astalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Astalo punishes Hanma's body with a nice straight punch.
Astalo scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astalo misses with an uppercut.
Astalo throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Hanma throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Astalo.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Hanma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanma scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Astalo.
Hanma tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Astalo is trying to stall.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma. #BC#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Astalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astalo cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Astalo. #CL#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo misses with a straight right.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Astalo lands with a nice body kick.
Astalo tries to work over Hanma's front leg with a kick but Hanma checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astalo 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 Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma checks the leg kick.#T3#
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Astalo gets tackled into the ropes by Hanma. Hanma maintains the clinch.
Rami Astalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma avoids the elbow strike from Astalo, against the ropes.
Astalo lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards. #BC#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma swings for the body but Astalo moves out of range.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Astalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Astalo. That snapped Hanma's head back.
A combination from Astalo does no damage. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Astalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma throws a shot to the body.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma looks to land a combination. Astalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Hanma lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astalo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Astalo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rami Astalo made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: OC! KT 10     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Silva Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Scorpion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanma momentarily.
Scorpion lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back.
Scorpion misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma needs to keep his hands up - Scorpion had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion throws a solid leg kick but Hanma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scorpion.
Scorpion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Hanma throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion pushes Hanma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanma.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A short right from Hanma on the inside. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scorpion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
A head kick from Scorpion lands but Hanma takes it in his stride.
Scorpion scores with a decent looking hook.
Scorpion drops his hands momentarily and Hanma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Scorpion moves into the clinch successfully.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion darts in trying to clinch
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Scorpion connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scorpion walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.
Hanma 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.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion throws a solid leg kick but Hanma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scorpion.
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma'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#
Scorpion dips to his left and cracks Hanma with an uppercut!
Scorpion lands a lovely overhand right.
Scorpion throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma staying out of range there.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scorpion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scorpion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Hanma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scorpion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion tries to bum rush Hanma with a series of wild strikes but Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Hanma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Scorpion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Scorpion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Scorpion's head. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scorpion throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorpion swings widly with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Scorpion wants to clinch.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Scorpion blocks a jab.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and pushes Hanma back into the cage.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Hanma lands a left hand.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Hanma has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hanma rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land. #T1#
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Scorpion is rocked!
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Scorpion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Hanma has managed to clinch.
Hanma pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land. #BC2#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Scorpion glances at the clock... BAM! Hanma nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Scorpion crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Scorpion is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Hanma!
A less than humble Jack Hanma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: OC! KT 7     
Date:   Dec 19, 2018
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Less.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Less moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hanma pushes Less up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Less. #BC2#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hanma avoids a kick to the body.
Less scores with a spinning back kick!
Less misses with a hook
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Less connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Less moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Less, as that shot connected.
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!
Less throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Less moves away and avoids it.
Name Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Less slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Less as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Hanma has managed to clinch.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Less.
Less lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Less keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hanma's efforts to push away.#T1#
Hanma tries to work over Less's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanma dodges an elbow strike from Less.
Less throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Less misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Less moves into the clinch successfully.
Less lands with a light punch inside.
Less lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
Hanma blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hanma. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Less moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Hanma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Less is out of range.
Hanma scores with the left hand. Less knows he should have avoided that one.
Less scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hanma jabs Less right on the nose. Less blinks but takes it well.
Less throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Less throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Less throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hanma blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Hanma misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Less throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanma.#CL2#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch.
Less creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Less takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Less uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Less is looking to clinch.
Less throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanma.
Hanma wants to counter the offense by Less and move into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Less tenderised Hanma's leg. Hanma is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Hanma forces Less back against the cage and clinches.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Less missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Name Less will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hanma forces Less back against the cage and clinches.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Less misses with an elbow strike.
Less fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Less tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Less scores with a shoulder strike.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Hanma can't break the clinch.
Less lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.
Less misses with an elbow strike.
Less pushes Hanma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Less throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Less landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Less. #BC2#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Less connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Hanma throws a hook but Less blocks it.
Less listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Less moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Less.
Good exchange - Less coming out on top.
Less fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Less.#CL2#
Hanma gets a clinch.
Hanma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Less.
Less goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Less throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Less scores with a body shot.
Less avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Less momentarily.
Less clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Less feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanma's calf.
Hanma 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.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma misses the jab.
A low kick from Less is predictable there
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Less.
Less defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Less blocks a jab.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Less looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
A left lands for Less.
Less lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Less tries to land a front kick but Hanma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma throws the left hand but Less avoids the punch easily.
It looks like Less has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Less tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Less.
Hanma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Less fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Less.
Less throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Less lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Less fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Less thumps Hanma with a low kick.
Less throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanma misses the jab.
Less throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Less misses its intended target.
Less connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Less sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Less throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma checks a low kick from Less.#CL2#
Hanma forces Less back against the cage and clinches.
Name Less has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Less controls the action.
Hanma can't break the clinch. #T1#
Less misses with the head strike.
Less trying to land knees to the body.
Less tries a knee to the head but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Less's elbow.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Less using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Less is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Hanma blocks the elbow strike.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Less throws an elbow that misses.
Less lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A short right from Hanma.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanma.
Hanma is looking to break free of the clinch but Less has double underhooks.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma wants to break free but Less has control. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch. #T2#
Hanma scores with a jab.#CL#
Less rushes Hanma and presses him up against the cage.
Less stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Hanma throws a jab when Less was well out of range.
Less throws a push kick but Hanma slaps the foot to one side.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Less tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Less lands a head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Less ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Less misses with a hook.
Less looks for the body kick but Hanma saw that one coming.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Less throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
Name Less showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Less 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Name Less!

Name Less decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OC! KT 4     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Bravo pushes Hanma away with a front kick.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Bravo. #CL#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Hanma throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo misses with the combination.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Bravo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanma doesn't seem bothered though.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
A little feinted left hand from Bravo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo wants to clinch.#T1#
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
Bravo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanma misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bravo throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bravo.
Bravo tries to bum rush Hanma with a series of wild strikes but Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo scores with a head kick. Hanma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Bravo 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.
Hanma lunges at Bravo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravo's hand. #T2#
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Hanma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bravo swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Bravo counters with a good low kick that Hanma was not able to check.
Bravo scores with a hook.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
Bravo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanma takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanma tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range.
Jab by Hanma.
Bravo scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Bravo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bravo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
And Bravo counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Bravo with a jab.#CL#
Bravo gets a clinch.
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma 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.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Hanma scores with a jab. Bravo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Hanma lands.
Bravo slips under a jab from Hanma.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
It looked like Bravo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanma.
Hanma throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Hanma.
A combination from Bravo does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bravo's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Bravo pushes Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Bravo moves away from the strike by Hanma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bravo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo lands with a nice body kick.
Bravo throws a push kick but Hanma slaps the foot to one side.
Bravo swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.
Bravo slips under a jab from Hanma.
Bravo 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.
Bravo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanma wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
Bravo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanma lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Bravo rushes Hanma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Hanma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bravo.
Hanma throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Hanma has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Hanma instigates a clinch.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Bravo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Bravo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bravo is looking to wear down Hanma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Bravo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bravo tries to move into range but Hanma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Bravo defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma misses with a looping right.#T1#
Bravo scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Bravo moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Hanma clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Bravo connects with a leg kick. Hanma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bravo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Bravo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bravo stuns Hanma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Bravo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanma just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Bravo counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Bravo throws a leg kick which misses Hanma's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanma tries to avoid it.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Bravo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Bravo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma lands a left hand.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Hanma.
Bravo lands a nice uppercut.
Bravo holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Hanma.
Well Hanma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!

Jack Hanma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OC! KT 2     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
Kiatmookao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiatmookao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiatmookao connects with a looping right hand.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Kiatmookao throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma wants to counter with a clinch but Kiatmookao pushes him away.
Kiatmookao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiatmookao takes a swing at Hanma's ribcage but misses.
Kiatmookao swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kiatmookao instigates a clinch.
Kiatmookao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Kiatmookao working aggressively here. #BC2#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiatmookao misses with a leg kick
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatmookao is looking to land body kicks.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Kiatmookao moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.
Hanma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kiatmookao slips under a jab from Hanma.#T1#
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Kiatmookao's head but Kiatmookao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiatmookao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Kiatmookao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hanma moves out of range as Kiatmookao throws a body kick.
Kiatmookao looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.#CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Kiatmookao lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiatmookao tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma. #BC2#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Kiatmookao tries to score with a low kick but Hanma moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao blocks a jab.
Kiatmookao ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Kiatmookao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Kiatmookao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiatmookao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiatmookao throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hanma 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiatmookao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiatmookao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao scoring well with a low kick there.
Kiatmookao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiatmookao throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiatmookao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Kiatmookao.
Hanma 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.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Kiatmookao is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kiatmookao wants to slow Hanma down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kiatmookao on the side of the head.
Kiatmookao walks into a left hand.
Hanma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiatmookao. #T3#
Kiatmookao misses the body punch
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiatmookao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiatmookao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiatmookao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiatmookao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kiatmookao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Kiatmookao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiatmookao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Kiatmookao is out of range.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiatmookao counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Hanma rushes Kiatmookao and presses him up against the cage.
Kiatmookao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiatmookao lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiatmookao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiatmookao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiatmookao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiatmookao swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC2#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Kiatmookao moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiatmookao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Kiatmookao.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petsakai Kiatmookao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma with a jab.
Hanma throws a hook but Kiatmookao avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiatmookao. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiatmookao misses with an uppercut.
Hanma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kiatmookao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kiatmookao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Hanma rushes Kiatmookao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiatmookao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiatmookao's elbow.
Kiatmookao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Kiatmookao misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Petsakai Kiatmookao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Kiatmookao misses
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiatmookao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiatmookao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kiatmookao scores with a kick to the body.
Kiatmookao lands the left hand.
Kiatmookao thows a body kick. Hanma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kiatmookao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiatmookao misses with a body kick.
Hanma wants to counter the offense by Kiatmookao and move into the clinch position.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiatmookao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiatmookao misses the shot to the body.
Kiatmookao throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Kiatmookao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Kiatmookao misses with a hook
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiatmookao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Kiatmookao.
Hanma scores with a punch to the head.
Kiatmookao slips under a jab.#T1#
Kiatmookao is looking to chop away at Hanma's legs.
Hanma blocks the body kick.
Kiatmookao throws a leg kick but Hanma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiatmookao throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiatmookao looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Kiatmookao avoids it with no problem.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Kiatmookao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kiatmookao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kiatmookao blocks a jab.
Kiatmookao ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
A cross from Kiatmookao lands.
Kiatmookao darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiatmookao moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Kiatmookao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiatmookao is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Kiatmookao misses the jab.
Kiatmookao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiatmookao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiatmookao staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatmookao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Kiatmookao throws a wild body kick that Hanma sees coming a mile off.
Kiatmookao staying out of range there.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Kiatmookao.
Petsakai Kiatmookao is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiatmookao connects with a body shot.
Kiatmookao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Kiatmookao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Hanma has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiatmookao throws a leg kick which misses Hanma's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanma tries to avoid it.
Kiatmookao looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Kiatmookao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiatmookao.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiatmookao misses with a body kick.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Kiatmookao slips the punch.
Kiatmookao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Kiatmookao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kiatmookao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Kiatmookao throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiatmookao ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Kiatmookao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Kiatmookao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kiatmookao throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiatmookao scores with a body shot.
Hanma throws a hook but Kiatmookao avoids it easily.
Kiatmookao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiatmookao.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Kiatmookao.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Kiatmookao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma misses the jab.
Hanma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao thumps Hanma with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiatmookao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiatmookao slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma throws a hook but Kiatmookao blocks it.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kiatmookao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiatmookao misses with a hook.
Kiatmookao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kiatmookao on the side of the head.
Kiatmookao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petsakai Kiatmookao dominated that second round.
That's time! Kiatmookao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hanma moves away from the strike by Kiatmookao.
Jab from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao misses with a looping right.
Kiatmookao misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiatmookao counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kiatmookao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Kiatmookao in a clinch.
Kiatmookao lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards. #BC2#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanma.
Hanma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kiatmookao swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Kiatmookao ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Kiatmookao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiatmookao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Kiatmookao jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Kiatmookao thuds a left hand into Hanma's body.
Kiatmookao throws a shot to the body.
Hanma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kiatmookao throws the kick towards the body but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiatmookao.
Hanma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kiatmookao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kiatmookao ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Kiatmookao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Hanma pushes Kiatmookao up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiatmookao throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Kiatmookao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiatmookao swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hanma. #T2#
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Kiatmookao avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Kiatmookao working aggressively here.
Kiatmookao misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiatmookao is trying to break the clinch but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kiatmookao.#BC2#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Kiatmookao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kiatmookao lands a front kick.
Kiatmookao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiatmookao tests Hanma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiatmookao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanma slips under a jab.
Kiatmookao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Kiatmookao throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanma is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Hanma throws a hook but Kiatmookao avoids it easily.
Hanma moves out of range of the body kick from Kiatmookao.
Hanma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Kiatmookao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanma, pushing him back against the cage.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiatmookao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatmookao digs a right hand into Hanma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanma's gas tank.
Petsakai Kiatmookao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Kiatmookao.
Petsakai Kiatmookao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanma tries to work over Kiatmookao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiatmookao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiatmookao blocking some punches.
Kiatmookao throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiatmookao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kiatmookao swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Kiatmookao is looking to clinch.
Kiatmookao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Kiatmookao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Kiatmookao clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma working hard to break the clinch.
Kiatmookao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiatmookao lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiatmookao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatmookao controls his hands. #BC2#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Kiatmookao moves away from the strike by Hanma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petsakai Kiatmookao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiatmookao 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsakai Kiatmookao!

Petsakai Kiatmookao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMMA 88 Powell vs King     
Date:   Aug 05, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Hanma rushes Jone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Jone.
Jone tries to break free but Hanma pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hanma pulls guard.
Jone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Jone controlling him for the moment.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Jone from standing up.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Jone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jone throws a body kick that misses
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Jone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.#TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanma lands in his opponent's guard.
Jone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him. #T1#
Jone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hanma dives into side control.
Hanma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jone keeps working.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanma working the ground and pound from side control.
Jone being controlled for a moment.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Jone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanma has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanma tries to score with some ground and pound. Jone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES#
Jone throws Hanma to one side and escapes!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jone moves out of range of the strikes.
Jone fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanma in the body.
Jack Jone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma throws a jab when Jone was well out of range.
Jone moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma throws a hook but Jone avoids it easily.
Hanma catches Jone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Jone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanma scores with a punch to the head.
Hanma clobbers Jone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jone pushes Hanma away with a front kick.
Jone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Hanma gets a clinch. #BC#
Jone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Jone saw that one coming.#TD2#
Hanma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma stops Jone from standing up.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jone wants to stand and escape but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Jone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheers as Hanma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jone doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
A head kick misses from Jone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a hook. Jone ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Jone
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Jone moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma lands an overhand right.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Jone ducks down to avoid it.
And Jone counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanma blocks it.#CL2#
Hanma forces Jone back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jone breaks the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jone enables Hanma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jone keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jone wants to stand but Hanma is controlling the position. #ES#
Jone pushes Hanma off and gets back to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jone, pushing him back against the cage.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Jone avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jone. #BC#
Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Hanma does it's job there.
Jone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanma if he has to take too many more of those.
Hanma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jone walks into a straight right hand from Hanma.#TD2#
Hanma dives in and scores a takedown into Jone's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Hanma won't allow Jone to get back to his feet.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him.
Jone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Jone pushes Hanma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hanma clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Jone breaks the clinch.
Hanma moves out of range as Jone throws a body kick. #T3#
Nice body kick from Jone.#CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma pushes Jone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Jone breaks the clinch.
Jone takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Jone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanma tries to work over Jone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Hanma feints and as Jone raises his hands in defense, Hanma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jone wants to stand and escape but Hanma is having none of it.
Jone keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Jone wants to stand up but Hanma is controlling him. #T4#
Jone being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jone wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma prevents Jone from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanma 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.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hanma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hanma lands with an overhand left.
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Jone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Jone moves away and avoids it.
Jone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Hanma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jone's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone tries to kick Hanma off but Hanma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hanma not doing much here.
Hanma stops Jone from getting back to his feet.
Hanma wants to control but Jone is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jone is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.
Jone is trying to stand up here but Hanma is controlling him well.
Hanma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but Jone defending well.
Hanma wants to take a breather but Jone is having none of it.
Jone looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Jone kicks Hanma off and gets back to his feet.
Jone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD2#
Hanma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jone is trying to defend but Hanma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Jone kicks off Hanma and gets to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma misses with a hook. Jone ducked under it nicely.
And Jone counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma connects with a jab.#CL2#
Hanma darts in and clinches Jone up against the cage.
Jone is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanma has double underhooks.
Hanma tries to work over Jone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jone needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Hanma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Jone sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanma away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Jone seems unphased.
Jack Jone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hanma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Jone is out of range. #CL2#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch.
Jone wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanma won't allow it. #BC#
Jone breaks from the clinch.
Jone staying out of range there.
Jone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanma avoids it.
Jone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Hanma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hanma is in Jone's guard.
Hanma stops Jone from standing up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Jone's head. #BC#
Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Jone. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma moves out of range of the body kick from Jone.
Jone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Jone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hanma connects with a jab.
Jone on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Hanma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Jone has one foot on Hanma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Hanma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hanma is in Jone's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Jone has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Jone keeps moving. #SUB#
Jone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Hanma.
I've got Hanma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!

Jack Hanma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane     
Date:   Jun 24, 2018
#R1#
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniels throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Daniels is looking to counter punch.
Daniels 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.#CL2#
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Daniels in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hanma.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Hanma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daniels connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanma scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniels's head.
Daniels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniels slips a jab from Hanma.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanma manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Daniels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Hanma misses.
Daniels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanma is able to avoid easily.
Hanma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Daniels lands with an overhand left.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Daniels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanma with a nice cross.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2##CL#
Daniels clinches.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels misses with a combination
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daniels dips to his left and cracks Hanma with an uppercut!#CL#
Daniels darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels misses with the head strike. #T3#
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Daniels.
Hanma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanma blocks the leg kick.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Daniels misses with a double jab
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
A big right from Daniels misses. #TD2#
Hanma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanma looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well. #T4#
Daniels wants to get back to his feet but Hanma drags him back down.
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanma just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Daniels gets back to half guard.
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels moves into full guard.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanma controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hanma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daniels lands a jab to Hanma's midsection.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
Hanma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Daniels. #CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Hanma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hanma is chipping away with strikes.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Daniels is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanma defending well though.
Well, if Daniels is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Daniels working Hanma over with strikes.
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daniels's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daniels's back!
Hanma missing with punches from the back.
Hanma scores with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Daniels's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hanma doesn't have the hooks in and Daniels manages to turn into his guard.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
Hanma looking to control.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Daniels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Jack Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Daniels is pulling down on Hanma's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanma, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanma prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daniels throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Daniels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanma's knee momentarily.
Hanma lands an overhand right.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma. #T4#
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma slips under a jab from Daniels.
Jack Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daniels on the side of the head.
Daniels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daniels throws a wild body kick that Hanma sees coming a mile off.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daniels's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels tries to work over Hanma's front leg with a kick but Hanma checks it.
Daniels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daniels defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daniels scores with a punch to the head.
Daniels throws a good cross that connects.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Hanma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Daniels rushes Hanma and presses him up against the cage.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels tries to circle away but Hanma has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Hanma digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action. #T1#
Daniels blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma is leaning against Daniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Daniels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma avoids a kick to the body.
Hanma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daniels to score with a decent uppercut.
Daniels throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Daniels jabs Hanma right on the nose. Hanma blinks but takes it well.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Daniels appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daniels throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Daniels lands a head kick. Hanma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma dives in for a single leg takedown but Daniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels thuds his right hand into Hanma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hanma 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.
Jab, jab by Daniels - just one landing.
Hanma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanma slips a jab from Daniels.#T3#
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Daniels.
Hanma lands a jab to the head.
Hanma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daniels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma darts in trying to clinch
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Daniels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hanma.
Hanma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanma's head.
Daniels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Hanma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
A shot to the liver by Daniels. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Hanma misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch.
Daniels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Daniels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!

A relieved looking Jack Daniels 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: MMMA Fright Night 5     
Date:   May 16, 2018
#R1#
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.#CL2#
Hanma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Bush avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Bush lands a left hand.
Bush blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bush just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanma's brow.
Hanma is working Bush over against the cage.
Hanma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bush misses with the head strike.
Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma tries to work over Bush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bush misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma pushes Bush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bush.
A short body shot lands from Hanma as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bush.
A shot in the inside from Bush.
Hanma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma dodges an elbow strike from Bush.
Bush has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hanma scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bush.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bush can't break the clinch. #BC#
Bush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hanma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bush was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Bush blocks nicely. #T2#
Hanma wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bush had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Bush is keeping the position.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanma's guard. #REVR##T3#
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush cracks Hanma with a solid left hand.
Hanma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bush preventing the sweep.
Bush being controlled here momentarily.
Hanma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bush trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bush manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bush has his feet on Hanma's thighs here. He's pushed Hanma off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hanma screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Bush!
Billy Bush gave a mention to Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: MMMA 73 Fortune vs Qasi     
Date:   Apr 22, 2018
#R1#
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma catches Elkemenchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elkemenchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elkemenchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Hanma with a nice cross.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elkemenchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Elkemenchi 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.
Elkemenchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Elkemenchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
A jab from Elkemenchi finds it's way through Hanma's defenses.
Elkemenchi jabs Hanma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkemenchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanma defends it well.
Elkemenchi has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.#TD2#
Elkemenchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard. #REVR#
Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Elkemenchi blocks nicely.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Elkemenchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanma'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.
Elkemenchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Elkemenchi is stalling in the full guard.
Hanma is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
Hanma is adopting a defensive guard.
Elkemenchi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Hanma is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
Elkemenchi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hanma is striking from the bottom but Elkemenchi uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanma defends it well.
Hanma regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkemenchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Hanma passes Elkemenchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanma prevents Elkemenchi from improving his position.
Hanma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hanma drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Elkemenchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Hanma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Hanma there.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elkemenchi keeps working.
Hanma passes to side control.
Hanma is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Elkemenchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanma was covering up waiting for the punch and Elkemenchi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi 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.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanma with a nice head shot there.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses. Elkemenchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanma's guard. Nice move by Elkemenchi!#REVB#
Hanma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Elkemenchi controlling him for the moment.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elkemenchi pushing down on Hanma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanma trying to hold on to Elkemenchi's head to control him but Elkemenchi postures up.
Hanma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elkemenchi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanma trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Hanma has his hands clasped together around Elkemenchi's back. He's all about the action.
Elkemenchi wants to stand up but Hanma has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hanma punching from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma trying to hold on to Elkemenchi's head to control him but Elkemenchi postures up. #T3#
Hanma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Elkemenchi won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Elkemenchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanma's guard.
Elkemenchi trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it.
Hanma gets full guard.
Elkemenchi content to stall in guard here.
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elkemenchi is one step ahead there.
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Elkemenchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanma controls Elkemenchi momentarily but Elkemenchi frees himself.
Hanma throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Elkemenchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi working away.
Hanma tries to bench press Elkemenchi off him but Elkemenchi keeps the position. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanma prevents Elkemenchi from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma wants to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hanma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanma cracks Elkemenchi with an open hand slap.
Elkemenchi lands with a good body shot.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanma as he jumps to the side.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elkemenchi 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 Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Elkemenchi ducks down to avoid it.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkemenchi is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elkemenchi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hanma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elkemenchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma clobbers Elkemenchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elkemenchi shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
Jack Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Elkemenchi.#TD2#
Elkemenchi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Hanma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Hanma trying to control the position.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma looking to control.
Elkemenchi passes Hanma's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanma sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanma moves into full guard.
Hanma is trying to keep Elkemenchi in close.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elkemenchi's guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Elkemenchi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanma is controlling him.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hanma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Hanma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Elkemenchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hanma controlling Elkemenchi's posture.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma wants to control the position but Elkemenchi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Hanma is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a kimura here.
Hanma trying to control but Elkemenchi postures up.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elkemenchi won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Hanma.
I think Hanma 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Hanma!

A very excited looking Jack Hanma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMMA 67 Spector vs Booney     
Date:   Mar 11, 2018
#R1#
Hanma moves to clinch but Marttinen breaks away
and Marttinen counters with a straight right hand.
Marttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Marttinen.
Marttinen lands an overhand right.
Marttinen darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns Marttinen into the cage.
Hanma throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Marttinen lands with a good body shot.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma moves forwards but Marttinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marttinen.
Hanma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marttinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanma pinned against the cage. Hanma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.#T1##CL2#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hanma pulls guard effortlessly.
Marttinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marttinen wants to pass the guard but Hanma is keeping the position.
Hanma trying to strike off his back.
Marttinen is looking to pass into half guard but Hanma pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanma is in guard.#REVB#
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Marttinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Marttinen, not yet.
Hanma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marttinen controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Marttinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Marttinen keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marttinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marttinen looking to control.
Hanma lands a couple of digs.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Marttinen is keeping the position.
Hanma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marttinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Hanma trying to keep a closed guard but Marttinen is proving a slippery customer.
Hanma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Hanma keeping full guard, as Marttinen tries to pass.
Marttinen won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Marttinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanma is keeping the position for now. #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.
Marttinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Marttinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanma striking off his back but it's not causing Marttinen any problems.
Hanma is looking to sweep but instead, Marttinen has passed into half guard.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hanma trying to hold on to Marttinen's head to control him but Marttinen postures up.
Hanma is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Hanma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marttinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marttinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Hanma misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Hanma lands with an uppercut that bounces Marttinen off the cage and back into range.
Marttinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanma's sensitive parts.
Hanma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marttinen defends well and Hanma ends up having to push Marttinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Marttinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Hanma is trying to control but Marttinen passes into side control! #SUB#
Marttinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Marttinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanma is defending well.
Marttinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma being controlled for a moment.
Hanma striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma tries to bench press Marttinen off him but Marttinen keeps the position.
Hanma gets back to half guard.
Hanma tries to roll over but Marttinen keeps him under control.
Esko Marttinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hanma is looking to control Marttinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
Hanma gets back to full guard.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hanma 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.
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marttinen is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanma sprawls well. Hanma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marttinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanma misses with a takedown attempt - Marttinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Marttinen misses the target.
Marttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanma checks it well.
Marttinen feints and then cracks Hanma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanma down.
Hanma blocks a leg kick.#T4#
No luck for Hanma with that takedown attempt.
Esko Marttinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hanma.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Marttinen.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma tries to clinch but Marttinen is having none of it.
Marttinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Marttinen cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanma just manages to avoid it.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hanma misses with a hook.
Marttinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marttinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marttinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
It looked like Marttinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanma.
Marttinen throws a leg kick but Hanma moved away.
Marttinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marttinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Marttinen counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Marttinen won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marttinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanma's guard.
Hanma trying to control from the bottom.
Marttinen is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Marttinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Hanma trying to hold on to Marttinen's head to control him but Marttinen postures up. #T1#
Hanma tries to roll over but Marttinen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marttinen is looking for a kimura but Hanma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marttinen to get the leverage.
Marttinen is looking to take a break and control but Hanma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marttinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanma manages to get to full guard.
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Marttinen controlling him for the moment.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Marttinen postures up.
Marttinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanma takes one on the button.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Marttinen didn't see that one coming.
Marttinen scores with a nice right hand.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marttinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Marttinen misses the target.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marttinen.#T3#
Marttinen throws a chopping leg kick but Hanma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Marttinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marttinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Hanma blocks a leg kick.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Marttinen is out of range.
Marttinen scores with a one two! Hanma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marttinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marttinen. Marttinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanma lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanma connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Hanma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Marttinen keeps moving. #SUB#
Marttinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

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 Esko Marttinen.
I think Marttinen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!

After the fight, Esko Marttinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: MADNESS Fight League v1     
Date:   Jan 28, 2018
#R1#
Hanma catches Schmidt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Schmidt's head but Schmidt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Hanma slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Hanma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Hanma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schmidt's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Schmidt lands.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schmidt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Schmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Hanma pushes Schmidt up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma avoids the elbow strike from Schmidt, against the cage.
Schmidt can't break the clinch.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Schmidt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmidt's elbow.
Schmidt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Schmidt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmidt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schmidt.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Schmidt.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Schmidt avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Schmidt is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
Hanma jumps guard but Schmidt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schmidt has had enough of the clinch but Hanma keeps him there for the moment.
We've been hearing reports that Hanma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schmidt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmidt lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt is trying to break the clinch but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmidt walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmidt.
Dieter Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt throws a push kick but Hanma slaps the foot to one side.
Schmidt throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schmidt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schmidt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmidt misses the target.
Schmidt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schmidt staying out of range there.#CL#
Hanma pushes Schmidt up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidt tries to circle away but Hanma has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Schmidt.
Hanma tries a body shot but Schmidt blocks it. #T3#
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schmidt is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
Schmidt wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanma won't allow it.
Schmidt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Schmidt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
Hanma tries to work over Schmidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schmidt.
Schmidt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma prevents Schmidt from breaking the clinch.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Schmidt goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Schmidt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schmidt.
Schmidt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Hanma.
Schmidt throws a head kick that Hanma semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.#CL#
Hanma darts in and clinches Schmidt up against the cage.#TD#
Hanma ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hanma no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Schmidt trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Schmidt wanted to stand there but Hanma had control of the position.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Hanma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
That's time! Hanma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmidt throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmidt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schmidt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Hanma moved away.
Schmidt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schmidt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanma.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. Hanma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schmidt slips a jab from Hanma.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
A head kick from Schmidt lands but Hanma takes it in his stride.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanma off the cage and back into range.
Schmidt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Schmidt cracks the inside of Hanma's front leg.
A lazy body kick from Schmidt
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmidt. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Hanma lands with a straight right. Schmidt didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmidt 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 Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hanma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Hanma.
Hanma throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Hanma 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.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanma drops an elbow to the side of Schmidt's head. #T2#
Hanma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schmidt won't allow Hanma to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanma lands a nice short elbow.
Hanma misses with a head shot. Schmidt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hanma is working Schmidt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmidt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schmidt working for a triangle but Hanma defends it easily. #T3#
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma pushes down on Schmidt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanma trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanma lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanma prevents Schmidt from improving his position.
Hanma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schmidt tries to roll over but Hanma keeps him under control.
Hanma is pressing down on Schmidt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schmidt is holding on for now.
Hanma moves into full mount! Schmidt won't be happy about that!
Schmidt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Schmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schmidt connects with a right hand. Hanma shakes it off.#TD#
Hanma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schmidt is trying to defend but Hanma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Schmidt's temple.
Schmidt is in trouble now - Hanma has advanced to mount!
Hanma lands a big shot there that rocks Schmidt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schmidt tries to reverse the position but Hanma maintains control.
Hanma with the ground and pound from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hanma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T1#
BOOM! Hanma connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hanma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#
Schmidt is rocked!
Hanma postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Schmidt badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hanma around the waist but Hanma pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hanma is the winner by TKO! Hanma jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hanma!
Jack Hanma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: MMMA 56 Spector vs Mata 2     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Hanma checks it.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daniels 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.
Hanma throws out a powerful jab.
Hanma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanma throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Daniels tests Hanma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma 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.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Daniels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniels's head.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels. #CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels lands a body punch.
Daniels trying to stall but Hanma improves his position. #T1#
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels trying to stall but Hanma improves his position.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it. #T2#
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Hanma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Daniels wants to stall.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma. #T3#
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma is working Daniels over against the cage.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daniels or not.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels is struggling to control the position.#T4#
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Hanma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels stalling against the cage.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Hanma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma'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#
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniels throws a chopping leg kick but Hanma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Daniels clinches.
Daniels gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Hanma.
Jack Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Hanma pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hanma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Daniels tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels. #T2#
Hanma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Hanma avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Hanma lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanma as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Hanma tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanma.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Hanma. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels avoiding damage.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daniels throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hanma.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels tried to counter with a leg kick but Hanma avoided it.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Daniels throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Daniels scores with a spinning back kick!
Daniels scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Hanma rushes Daniels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hanma cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daniels looking to slow down the pace here.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma lands with a left to the head.
Daniels leaning against his opponent.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels lands a right hand.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Hanma as the two fighters clinch.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Daniels is looking to control Hanma's arms but Hanma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daniels has his back to the cage.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Hanma.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanma as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanma tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
A shot in the inside from Hanma.
Daniels takes a shot to the head.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels lands a body punch.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Hanma.
Well Hanma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Hanma!

Jack Hanma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: MMMA 48 Alatalo vs Moors     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Here buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Here shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanma pinned against the cage. Hanma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Here shoots and misses #TD2#
and Hanma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Here won't be happy with that.
Here is being controlled here.
Here avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hanma.
Here is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanma has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Here sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hanma advances to mount.
Hanma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Here sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanma drops an elbow to the side of Here's head. #T1#
Hanma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Here defending well though.
Hanma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Here avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanma. #SUB#
Here actively working from the bottom here.
Hanma drops an elbow to the side of Here's head.
Hanma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanma stops Here from getting back to his feet.
Hanma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hanma throws a strike but Here manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Hanma tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Your Name Here!
In his post fight interview, Your Name Here started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Hanma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Al Haddad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
We've been told by Al Haddad's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Al Haddad is out of range.
A jab from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Haddad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Haddad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma tests Al Haddad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Haddads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Al Haddad misses. #T1#
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Haddad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Al Haddad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Haddad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.
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!
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Al Haddad cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Al Haddad moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Haddad is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
A cross from Hanma lands.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Haddad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Haddad.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Al Haddad ducks down to avoid it.
Al Haddad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Hanma feints the counter takedown.
Hanma slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Al Haddad throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Haddad scores with a nice strike.
Hanma slips a straight right by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the body.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Al Haddad avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Al Haddad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Al Haddad's head.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad. #BC#
Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Haddad, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Haddad is trying to force a seperation but Hanma has the dominant position.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
A short left from Hanma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad. #T4#
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
Al Haddad lands a damaging elbow.
Al Haddad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hanma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma is working Al Haddad over against the cage.
Al Haddad stalling the fight.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Al Haddad controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Al Haddad throws a one two combo.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Al Haddad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Al Haddad moved out of range nicely.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanma shoots in and drives through. Al Haddad sprawls well.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Hanma walks into a stiff left hand from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Al Haddad lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
Al Haddad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Al Haddad's guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Haddad trying to keep a closed guard but Hanma is proving a slippery customer.
Hanma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hanma stops Al Haddad from standing up.
Al Haddad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma passes Al Haddad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Haddad keeps working. #T2#
Al Haddad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Al Haddad wants to get back to full guard.
Hanma controlling the pace.
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up but Hanma is controlling him
Hanma is looking to take a break and control but Al Haddad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanma working the head and body with strikes.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Al Haddad won't allow Hanma to pass to mount.
Hanma slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Hanma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Haddad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Al Haddad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Haddad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Hanma pushes Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Haddad.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al Haddad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Haddad connects with the punch.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hanma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Haddad sprawls well initially but Hanma persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Al Haddad has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanma is on him like a limpet, forcing Al Haddad back against the cage.
Hanma tries to work over Al Haddad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Al Haddad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanma up against the cage.
Jack Hanma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that second round.
That's time! Al Haddad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma lands with a hook. Al Haddad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanma tries to clinch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and pushes Hanma back into the cage.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Haddad prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Haddad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanma is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Al Haddad throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Al Haddad defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Al Haddad does no damage.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanma throws a jab when Al Haddad was well out of range.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Al Haddad avoids it with no problem.
Al Haddad moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Haddad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Hanma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Haddad on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Haddad's guard now, I'm sure.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Haddad has wrist control.
Al Haddad keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Al Haddad keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Al Haddad controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself. #T2##ES#
Al Haddad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma misses with a hook. Al Haddad ducked under it nicely.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Haddad misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Al Haddad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Haddad throws a big counter combination but Hanma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hanma defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Hanma shoots in but Al Haddad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks a jab.
Al Haddad needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Haddad.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Al Haddad avoids it with no problem.
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
Al Haddad misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Haddad cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Al Haddad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Haddad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Haddad tries to move into range but Hanma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Al Haddad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al Haddad throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Hanma counters by clinching up.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Hanma.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Al Haddad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Hanma - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanma circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Al Haddad.
Hanma catches Al Haddad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanma tries to move into range but Al Haddad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Haddad staying out of range there.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Al Haddad circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanma 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!

Jack Hanma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMMA London 2     
Date:   Aug 02, 2017
#R1##CL#
Hanma clinches with his opponent.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Labosky controls his hands.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Labosky breaks the clinch.
Hanma tests Labosky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma moves out of range as Labosky throws a body kick.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Labosky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hanma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Labosky wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Labosky dodges it nicely.
Hanma 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.
Labosky keeping control of the position. #T1#
Labosky is looking for a sweep. Hanma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanma drops an elbow to the side of Labosky's head.
Labosky is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hanma jumps into side control!
Labosky takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Labosky tries to improve position but can't.
Hanma fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Labosky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanma's best efforts.
Labosky trying to control but Hanma postures up. #T2#
Hanma throwing shots but Labosky is blocking nicely.
Labosky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Labosky trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hanma working the ground and pound effectively.
Labosky is looking to get to half guard.
Labosky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Labosky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanma avoids the attempt from Labosky to control.
Hanma punching from mount but Labosky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hanma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Labosky looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Labosky is rocked!
Labosky takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hanma's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hanma!
A very excited looking Jack Hanma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 14     
Date:   Jun 21, 2017
#R1##TD#
Hanma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanma lands in his opponent's guard.
Margera being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Margera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Margera is keeping the position.
Margera trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Margera looking for a guillotine here but Hanma defends easily.
Hanma postures up in Margera's guard and throws a big left but Margera blocks it.
Hanma preventing the sweep.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Margera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
Hanma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Margera is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up.
Margera is looking to sweep but instead, Hanma has passed into half guard.
Margera is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Margera's temple.
Hanma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Margera wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Margera is looking to improve his position.
Hanma controlling the pace.
Margera won't allow Hanma to pass to mount.
Hanma stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Margera wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Margera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Margera strikes from the bottom but Hanma uses the opportunity to move to side control. #T3#
Margera is trying to control Hanma's posture but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma taking a breather here.
Hanma scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Margera to see if he's OK.
Hanma landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Margera is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Hanma stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Margera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Margera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanma's best efforts.#T4#
Margera is trying to get back to full guard.
Margera is trying to maintain the position but Hanma is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Margera wants to improve his position but Hanma is controlling well.
Margera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Margera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Margera punching from the bottom.
Margera is not content to let Hanma control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Margera stuffs the takedown.
Margera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanma defends it well.#TD#
Hanma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanma is thwarting Margera's attempts to control the position.
Margera is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Margera tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hanma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Hanma throwing shots but Margera is blocking nicely.
Hanma trying to mount his opponent but Margera defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Margera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Margera manages to get to full guard.
Margera keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Margera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanma trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.
Jack Hanma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Margera trying to control the position here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Margera being controlled here, momentarily.
Margera tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Margera lands with a good body shot.
Margera thuds his right hand into Hanma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hanma scores with a nice right hand.
Hanma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Margera misses.
Margera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Margera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanma connects with a jab.
Margera throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Hanma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Margera.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range. #T3#
Margera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Margera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Margera misses with a straight left.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Margera as he avoids it easily.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Margera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
Margera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Margera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Margera lands with a shot to the body.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Margera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Margera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Margera.
Margera ducks right into an uppercut from Hanma. #T4#
Margera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Margera.
Margera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Hanma has managed to clinch.
Margera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Margera.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Margera tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Margera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma lands with a cross.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Margera is out of range.
Margera 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.
Hanma misses the jab.
Hanma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Margera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Margera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanma jabs Margera right on the nose. Margera blinks but takes it well.
Margera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Margera is avoiding it.
Hanma shoots in but no luck this time.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma goes for a double leg but Margera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Margera continues to drive forward.
Hanma lands with an uppercut that bounces Margera off the cage and back into range.
Margera throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma throws out a powerful jab.
Margera throws a good cross that connects.
Margera misses the shot to the body.
Margera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Margera scores with the left hand. Hanma knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma lands with a cross.
Margera ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Margera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanma scrambles back to his feet.
Margera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Margera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma wants to clinch up but Margera keeps it at a distance.
Hanma darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Margera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Margera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Hanma with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma lands with a cross.
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Margera cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Margera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Margera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Margera wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Margera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hanma did well to prevent Margera getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hanma to regain full guard.
Margera throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Margera looking to sit in guard and control but Hanma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hanma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hanma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Margera has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hanma doesn't defend quickly enough and Margera has managed to lock this one up! Can Hanma escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Margera on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bam Margera!
A victorious Bam Margera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MMMA 23: Suicidal Tendocies     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1##TD#
Hanma shoots in and gets a takedown into Lecter Vlll's guard.#SUB2#
Lecter Vlll has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanma postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lecter Vlll's head.
Lecter Vlll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Lecter Vlll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Lecter Vlll is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lecter Vlll is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.
Hanma controlling from the top position.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lecter Vlll working a defensive guard here.
Lecter Vlll lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Hanma trying to control the position.
Lecter Vlll preventing the sweep.
Lecter Vlll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lecter Vlll throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Lecter Vlll controlling him for the moment.
Lecter Vlll postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Lecter Vlll slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hanma.#T3#
Hanma gets full guard.
Lecter Vlll won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Lecter Vlll scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanma is pulling down on Lecter Vlll's head. It's preventing any offense from Lecter Vlll, at least for the moment.
Lecter Vlll content to stall in guard here.
Hanma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lecter Vlll passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
An elbow from Lecter Vlll crashes against the mat.
Hanma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma missing with punches from the bottom.
Hanma trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hannibal Lecter Vlll will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Lecter Vlll moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanma.
Hanma throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Lecter Vlll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanma is working Lecter Vlll over against the cage.
Hanma tries a knee to the head but Lecter Vlll blocks it.
Hanma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lecter Vlll struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma lands a shot to the body.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Lecter Vlll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Hanma tries a body shot but Lecter Vlll blocks it.
Lecter Vlll is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Hanma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lecter Vlll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.#T1#
Lecter Vlll is leaning against Hanma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lecter Vlll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lecter Vlll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Lecter Vlll avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanma.
Lecter Vlll lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma cracks Lecter Vlll with a nice body shot.
Lecter Vlll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma tries to land knees in the clinch but Lecter Vlll avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lecter Vlll as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lecter Vlll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lecter Vlll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Lecter Vlll. #T2#
Hanma tries to work over Lecter Vlll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanma.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter Vlll throws a head punch that misses.
Lecter Vlll dodges an elbow strike from Hanma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Lecter Vlll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lecter Vlll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lecter Vlll lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll gets underhooks to prevent Hanma's takedown attempt.
Lecter Vlll is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Hanma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lecter Vlll is defending well for now.
Hanma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lecter Vlll or not.
Hanma tries a body shot but Lecter Vlll blocks it.
Lecter Vlll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hanma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lecter Vlll's brow.
Lecter Vlll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hanma lands an elbow that stopped Lecter Vlll in his tracks for a moment.
Hanma lands a shoulder strike.
Lecter Vlll managing to block the knees to the body from Hanma.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Lecter Vlll avoiding damage as Hanma throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Lecter Vlll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Lecter Vlll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lecter Vlll.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter Vlll blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Hanma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll cracks Hanma with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lecter Vlll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecter Vlll has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Lecter Vlll is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lecter Vlll gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lecter Vlll fails to land.
A short uppercut from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll lands a body shot.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll lands an uppercut.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lecter Vlll gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lecter Vlll gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lecter Vlll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hannibal Lecter Vlll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lecter Vlll throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Lecter Vlll circles away.
Hanma throws a chopping leg kick but Lecter Vlll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lecter Vlll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lecter Vlll lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanma will feel that in the morning.
Hanma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hanma has managed to clinch.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses.
Lecter Vlll lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Lecter Vlll throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Lecter Vlll managing to block the knees to the body from Hanma.
Lecter Vlll lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Lecter Vlll.
Hanma missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Hanma pushes Lecter Vlll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lecter Vlll avoiding damage as Hanma throws knees to the body.
Lecter Vlll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Lecter Vlll trying to control the position but instead, Hanma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lecter Vlll into the cage.
Hanma tries a body shot but Lecter Vlll blocks it.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter Vlll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecter Vlll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma working Lecter Vlll over with knees to the body.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Hanma missing with knees to the body.
Lecter Vlll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lecter Vlll's elbow.
Hanma misses with an elbow over the top.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll scores with a shoulder strike.
Lecter Vlll stalling in the clinch but Hanma improves position. #T2#
Lecter Vlll throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lecter Vlll prevents it.
Lecter Vlll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lecter Vlll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lecter Vlll lands a body punch.
Lecter Vlll working aggressively here.
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!
Lecter Vlll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lecter Vlll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lecter Vlll lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma wants to take the fight to the mat but Lecter Vlll manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanma trying to land knees to the body.
Lecter Vlll working aggressively here.
Lecter Vlll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Lecter Vlll throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lecter Vlll.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Lecter Vlll. #T3#
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lecter Vlll lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Lecter Vlll scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Lecter Vlll lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lecter Vlll.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Lecter Vlll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll blocks an uppercut.
Lecter Vlll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Lecter Vlll on the inside.
Lecter Vlll throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Lecter Vlll to work.
Hanma misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Lecter Vlll lands a body shot.
Lecter Vlll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lecter Vlll.
A short body shot lands from Lecter Vlll as the two fighters clinch.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter Vlll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecter Vlll gets through Hanma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lecter Vlll prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Lecter Vlll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lecter Vlll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Lecter Vlll prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Lecter Vlll swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma missing with knees to the body.
Lecter Vlll lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hannibal Lecter Vlll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lecter Vlll managing to block the knees to the body from Hanma.
Lecter Vlll presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Lecter Vlll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lecter Vlll winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Lecter Vlll!

A very excited looking Hannibal Lecter Vlll made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMMA 19: Final Verdict     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Sarazen looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma wants to slow Sarazen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanma closes the distance but Sarazen moves to the side
enabling Sarazen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Hanma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.#CL2#
Hanma clinches with his opponent.
Hanma lands with a left to the head.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
Sarazen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Sarazen prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Sarazen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
Sarazen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses.
Sarazen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarazen lands a body shot. #T1#
Sarazen prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
Hanma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sarazen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a knee to the head.
Hanma misses with a knee to the head.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanma cracks Sarazen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarazen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarazen.
Sarazen can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Sarazen controls the action.
Sarazen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Sarazen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.
Hanma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarazen.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarazen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarazen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma missing with knees to the body.
Hanma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sarazen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sarazen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sarazen fails to land.
Sarazen can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action. #T3#
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Hanma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
A short right from Sarazen on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Hanma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarazen is defending well for now.
Sarazen managing to block the knees to the body from Hanma.
A nice left hand lands by Sarazen.
Hanma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sarazen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sarazen lands with a light punch inside.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Sarazen blocks the body kick.
Sarazen tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarazen walks into a jab.
Sarazen is looking to clinch but Hanma is avoiding it.
Sarazen misses with an uppercut. Hanma saw that one coming.
Sarazen misses with a straight left.
Hanma swings for the body but Sarazen moves out of range.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanma works Sarazen's body with a nice hook.
Sarazen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanma momentarily.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Sarazen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarazen throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarazen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hanma instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sarazen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanma.
Hanma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Sarazen checks it.
Sarazen misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarazen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarazen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarazen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Sarazen on the inside.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanma as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sarazen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Sarazen wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Hanma tries to clinch but Sarazen is having none of it.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Sarazen moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Hanma with a hook.
Sarazen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sarazen misses with a looping right.
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sarazen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma lands a jab to the nose.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Sarazen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanma throws a jab when Sarazen was well out of range.
Sarazen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Sarazen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sarazen throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Hanma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown but Sarazen shows good takedown defense.
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!
Sarazen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Sarazen counters with a two punch combo.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Sarazen's head but Sarazen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Sarazen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hanma is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sarazen misses with a head kick.
Hanma scores with a leg kick.
Hanma cracks the inside of Sarazen's front leg. #CL#
Sarazen clinches up with Hanma and pushes him back against the cage.
Sarazen lands a right hand.
Hanma tries to work over Sarazen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarazen throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hanma.
A head punch on the inside from Sarazen fails to land.
Sarazen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hanma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sarazen.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Sarazen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Sarazen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma looking to throw knees to the head but Sarazen is blocking nicely. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Sarazen has a couple of punches blocked by Hanma.
Sarazen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma misses with some punches.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Sarazen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarazen misses with the head strike.
Sarazen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hanma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanma.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarazen misses with a body punch.
Hanma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hanma trying to land knees to the body.
Hanma blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gene Sarazen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Hanma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sarazen's calf.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarazen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Sarazen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarazen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Sarazen looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
Sarazen moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Sarazen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarazen cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarazen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Hanma avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Sarazen circles away.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarazen.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Sarazen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma lands a jab to Sarazen's midsection.
Sarazen blocks the body kick.
Hanma moves out of range as Sarazen strikes.
Sarazen thows a leg kick but Hanma checks it
and Hanma counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanma.
Hanma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarazen keeps working.
The referee asks Hanma politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanma prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Sarazen wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is dominant here and he's now got Sarazen's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarazen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hanma lands strikes to the head.
Hanma 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.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanma doesn't have the hooks in and Sarazen manages to turn into his guard.
Sarazen looking to pass the guard.
Hanma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hanma looking to control.
Sarazen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sarazen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sarazen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarazen wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Hanma landing with the ground and pound.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Sarazen is keeping the position.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarazen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma advances to half guard.
Sarazen wants to control but Hanma passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma grinds an elbow into Sarazen's temple.
Sarazen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sarazen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanma has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanma working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Hanma staying calm.
Sarazen tries to escape but Hanma is in control.
Sarazen is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Hanma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sarazen is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!

Jack Hanma 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: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 7     
Date:   Mar 15, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Bishop drives through with a takedown into Hanma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bishop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanma tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
Hanma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bishop.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face as Bishop controls the position.
Hanma tries to bench press Bishop off him but Bishop keeps the position.
Bishop tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Hanma is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it. #SUB2#
Bishop is working to tighten his grip on Hanma's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hanma has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bishop is really squeezing tight and eventually Hanma passes out! Bishop breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arthur Bishop!
After winning the bout, Arthur Bishop thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 3     
Date:   Jan 18, 2017
#R1#
Hughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Hanma feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Hanma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Hanma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hughes working for a triangle but Hanma defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.#T1#
Hanma scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Hughes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving. #ES2#
Hughes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hughes slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hughes cracks the inside of Hanma's front leg.
Hughes throws a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Hanma throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.#TD#
Hanma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Hughes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hughes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hughes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanma misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Hughes is looking to land body kicks.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes throws a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma walks into a jab.
Hughes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma scores with a shot to the body.
Hanma throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.#CL2#
Hughes has Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hanma.
Hughes looking to throw knees to the head but Hanma is blocking nicely.
Hanma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanma.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Harlon Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hughes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Hanma cracks Hughes with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Hughes is looking for the big counter here.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Hughes darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.
Hughes scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma misses with an elbow strike.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Hughes.
Hughes lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hughes blocks the elbow strike.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Hughes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanma misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Hanma tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Hanma pushes Hughes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harlon Hughes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma'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#
Hughes clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Hanma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hanma throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle here but Hanma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Hanma keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Hughes sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanma away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Hanma misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back.
Hanma lands a lovely overhand right.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Harlon Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hanma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Hughes.
Hughes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harlon Hughes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Hanma tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanma tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Hughes lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanma won't want to take too many of those.
Hanma looking to throw knees to the head but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Hanma misses with the head strike.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes blocks an elbow strike.
Hughes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
A short right from Hughes.
Hanma avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hughes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma missing with knees to the body.
Hanma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes is looking to control Hanma's arms but Hanma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hughes has his back to the cage. #T3#
Hanma tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma misses with a knee to the head.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Hughes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut.
Hanma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes landing knees to the body.
Hughes working Hanma over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hughes obliges.
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
Hanma avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanma up against the cage.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Hughes is stalling here.
Hughes tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hughes tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanma avoids the damage to the body.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Hughes scores a nice knee to the body.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanma avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes lands an uppercut.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanma.
Hughes is pushing Hanma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harlon Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Hanma.
Hughes scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Hanma seems unphased.
Hanma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Hughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
Hanma takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hughes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanma is out of range.
Hanma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Hughes slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hughes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Hughes lands a jab to the head.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanma connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Hanma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanma.
Hanma lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Hughes.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.#T2#
Hanma scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hughes lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Hanma avoids it well.
Hanma moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Good shot there by Hughes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hughes. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Hanma throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
Hanma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Hanma shakes it off.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hughes.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Hanma throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanma sets himself, and Hughes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hanma avoids it this time.#T4#
Hughes slips a straight right by Hanma.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanma scores with a knee to the head.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanma is defending well for now.
A short right from Hanma.
Hughes avoids a wild elbow strike from Hanma.
Hughes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanma.
Hanma throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hughes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanma's face.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harlon Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hughes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harlon Hughes!

Harlon Hughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Madness MMA 3: Deviance     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Pott tries to clinch #TD#
and Levasseur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pott 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.
Levasseur stops Pott from standing up.
Levasseur trying to control the position from guard on top but Pott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levasseur won't allow Pott to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levasseur working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Levasseur cracks Pott with a solid left hand.
Levasseur is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Levasseur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Levasseur chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Pott pushes Levasseur off and scrambles back to his feet.
Levasseur darts in looking for a takedown but Pott gets double underhooks and turns Levasseur into the cage.
Pott swinging wildly here.
Pott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levasseur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Levasseur drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pott sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Pott instigates a clinch. #T2#
Pott misses with a punch on the inside.
Levasseur fails to pull guard.
Levasseur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Levasseur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pott lands a left hand.
Pott misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Pott breaks the clinch.
Pott looks for the body kick but Levasseur saw that one coming.
Levasseur appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Pott clinches up with Levasseur and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levasseur has Pott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pott missing with knees to the body.
Levasseur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pott walks away with a smile on his face. Levasseur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pott throws a head kick that misses.
Pott tries to clinch up#TD#
so Levasseur counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Levasseur is in close to Pott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Levasseur is looking to work some ground and pound but Pott has wrist control.#T4#
Levasseur trying to control but Pott is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pott working a defensive guard here.
Pott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levasseur is one step ahead there.
Pott has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Levasseur has passed into side control.
Pott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Levasseur grinds an elbow into Pott's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Pott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Pott does no damage. #TD#
Levasseur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levasseur lands in his opponent's guard.
Levasseur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Levasseur is working Pott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levasseur is controlling him.
Pott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levasseur is one step ahead there.
Levasseur won't allow Pott to get back to his feet. #T1#
Pott tries to strike from the bottom.
Pott wants to sweep here but Levasseur controlling him for the moment.
Levasseur passes Pott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Levasseur is looking to take a break and control but Pott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura here.
Pott is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Levasseur is thwarting Pott's attempts to control the position.
Levasseur is trying to control. Pott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy left from Pott finds it's target.#TD#
Levasseur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pott is trying to defend but Levasseur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Levasseur wants to work for an arm triangle but Pott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Levasseur seems to be looking for submissions.
Pott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Levasseur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Levasseur's back!
Levasseur 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.
Pott throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Levasseur trying to control but not successfully.
Pott lands shots from the back.
I really don't envy Levasseur right now. #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Pott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur is really stuck here.
Pott softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Pott throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Levasseur tries to escape the position.
Levasseur turns into Pott and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levasseur prevents Pott from getting back to his feet.
Pott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levasseur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Pott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pott.
Pott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pott tries to bum rush Levasseur with a series of wild strikes but Levasseur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Levasseur drives through with a takedown into Pott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pott being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur connects with a couple of short punches.
Levasseur lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Pott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pott's head.
Pott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Levasseur is controlling him.
Levasseur works over Pott with some ground and pound from guard.
Levasseur prevents Pott from getting back to his feet.
Olivier Levasseur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
Pott wants to get back to his feet but Levasseur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pott keeping full guard, as Levasseur tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levasseur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levasseur keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pott's head.
Levasseur distracts Pott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Levasseur prevents Pott from getting back to his feet.
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levasseur prevents Pott from getting back to his feet.
Levasseur scoring with some ground and pound.
Levasseur looking to sit in guard and control but Pott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Levasseur keeping full guard, as Pott tries to pass.
Levasseur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Levasseur seems keen to control Pott's posture.
Levasseur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Levasseur keeping moving, preventing Pott from controlling successfully.
Pott won't allow Levasseur to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Levasseur working a defensive guard here.
Levasseur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pott is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olivier Levasseur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Levasseur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pott wants to get back to his feet but Levasseur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Levasseur scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pott 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PLMMA 33 - "Pacio Tribute"     
Date:   Nov 13, 2016
#R1##KD2#
Pott lands a left and a right that sends Em crashing to the canvas! Pott dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Boris Em has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Em is trying to stand.
Em is bucking up trying to escape but Pott cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#
Em is rocked!
My spies in Scotty's Yard inform me that Pott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pott lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Em! Pott sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Em and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Pott!
A victorious Jack Pott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFN 31     
Date:   Oct 16, 2016
#R1#
Barnaoui blocks a jab.
Pott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnaoui.
Pott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnaoui cracks Pott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnaoui.
Pott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnaoui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pott being controlled for a moment.
Pott wants to control but Barnaoui postures up.
Pott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnaoui controls the position from side control.
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Pott manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnaoui. #T1#
Pott 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.
Pott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnaoui wants to control from the top but Pott keeps moving.
Barnaoui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnaoui makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pott 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.
Barnaoui forces his way into half guard.
Pott wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pott is in trouble now - Barnaoui has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pott regains half guard.
Pott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnaoui on the ground.
Barnaoui is looking to take a break and control but Pott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnaoui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pott trying to control from the bottom.
Pott is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Barnaoui is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnaoui seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Barnaoui trying to control the action but Pott is working from the bottom.
Pott is looking to improve his position.
Barnaoui is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Barnaoui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pott gets back to full guard.
Barnaoui sitting in guard, not really doing much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnaoui working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#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.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Pott controls Barnaoui momentarily but Barnaoui frees himself.
Barnaoui controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Barnaoui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnaoui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnaoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnaoui is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack Pott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pott misses with a hook.
Barnaoui catches Pott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnaoui moves out of range as Pott strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mansour Barnaoui dominated that round.
That's time! Pott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pott leaves Barnaoui with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Pott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pott tries to clinch up.
Barnaoui avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Pott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnaoui, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnaoui wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnaoui tries to break free but Pott pushes him back against the cage.
Pott misses with a body punch.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott tries a body shot but Barnaoui blocks it.
Pott tries a body shot but Barnaoui blocks it.
Pott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pott goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Barnaoui blocks a body shot from Pott.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott working aggressively here.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
Pott working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Pott.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
Pott tries to throw a body punch but Barnaoui avoids it by throwing Pott back against the cage. #BC2#
Barnaoui breaks the clinch.
Pott misses with a hook.
Pott lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnaoui off the cage and back into range.
Pott wants to clinch.#T2#
Pott misses with a hook.
Barnaoui jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Pott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pott lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnaoui prevents a body shot from Pott.
Pott pushes Barnaoui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnaoui tries for a takedown but Pott manages to get underhooks.
Barnaoui blocks an uppercut.
Pott has a couple of punches blocked by Barnaoui.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pott misses with some punches. #T3#
Pott misses with a punch to the body.
Pott lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Pott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnaoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnaoui uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Barnaoui's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pott.
Pott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnaoui's elbow. #T4#
Pott struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnaoui controls his hands.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnaoui wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnaoui blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Barnaoui lands a takedown into guard.
Barnaoui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pott trying to keep a closed guard but Barnaoui is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Pott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnaoui moves out of range as Pott strikes.
Barnaoui feints the counter takedown.
Barnaoui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnaoui cracks Pott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Barnaoui feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pott is trying to keep Barnaoui in close.
Barnaoui is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnaoui looking to pass the guard.
Barnaoui passes Pott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pott is looking to control Barnaoui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pott avoid being mounted?
Well, if Barnaoui is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Pott wants to control the action here but instead Barnaoui manages to pass to full mount!
Pott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Barnaoui stalling.
Pott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barnaoui manages to pass to mount!
Barnaoui lands a big elbow.
Pott can't escape the position.
Pott tries to hold on but Barnaoui postures up.
Barnaoui tries to control but Pott wriggling away. #T2#
Pott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnaoui trying to mount his opponent but Pott defends it.
Barnaoui sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnaoui prevents Pott from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnaoui seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Pott trying to control but Barnaoui postures up.
Pott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnaoui seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnaoui scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pott gets back to full guard.
Pott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pott keeping full guard, as Barnaoui tries to pass.
Pott 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.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Pott wants to reverse the position here. Barnaoui has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Pott is forced to tap! Pott looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mansour Barnaoui!
Mansour Barnaoui is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 25, 2016
#R1#
Pott dodges the punch combination from King.
Pott cracks King with a good jab.#CL#
Pott clinches up against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms. #TD#
Pott has hold of one of King's legs. King is fighting the takedown attempt but Pott gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pott.
King keeping full guard, as Pott tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to stand up but Pott isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pott content to stall in guard here.
Pott tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King throws a head kick but Pott moves out of range.
Pott misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Pott takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King tries to clinch but Pott is having none of it.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pott misses with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Pott is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jack Pott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pott thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Pott in the body.
Pott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Pott's shoulder, as Pott tries to avoid the shot.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pott on the side of the head.
Pott misses with a hook.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King ducks under a wild hook from Pott.
Pott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King ducks under a wild hook from Pott.
Pott moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKing.
King slips a jab from Pott.
King lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King misses with a head kick.
Pott circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pott.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Combo King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from King misses. #CL#
Pott moves into the clinch successfully.
Pott goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Pott clinches with his opponent.
King lands an uppercut.
A short right from King. #T4#
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Pott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pott lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King tries to work over Pott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pott throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Pott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pott looking to control.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Pott.
Pott looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Pott will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pott misses with a hook
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pott throws a hook but King blocks it.
Pott wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pott tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pott keeps the fight on the outside.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Combo King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King tries to clinch but Pott moves out of range.
Pott throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pott clinches up against the cage.
King misses with a body punch.
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pott goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Pott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King ducks under a wild hook from Pott.
Combo King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pott lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Pott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pott.
Pott fails with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
King lands a big head kick that sends Pott tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Pott back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Pott has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pott is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pott.#CL#
Pott instigates a clinch.
Pott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pott misses with a hook from the clinch.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Pott is blocking nicely.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
Pott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King controlling the action here for a moment.
King blocking some punches.
A short right from King. #T3#
Pott fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King lands with a right to the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pott tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Pott controls the action.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pott dodges an elbow strike from King.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Pott pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with some punches. #T4#
Pott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pott drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King slips under a jab.
Pott throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pott tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Pott clinches.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to throw a body punch but Pott avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Combo King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Pott.
Pott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pott misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pott jumps guard but King stands there with Pott around his waist. Pott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Combo King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Pott'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pott works the jab nicely.
Pott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King throws out a loose jab but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pott throws out a powerful jab.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Pott closes the distance and clinches.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
Pott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Pott controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Pott is blocking nicely. #T1#
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King trying to stall but Pott improves his position.
King misses with the head strike.
Pott misses with some punches.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Pott successfully pulls guard.
Pott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
King wants to get up but he can't break Pott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVR##ES2#
King pushes Pott off and scrambles back to his feet.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King slips under a jab from Pott.#CL#
King tries to keep at a distance but Pott has taken the fight into the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Pott. #T3#
King has a couple of punches blocked by Pott.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Pott controls his hands.
Pott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King wants to clinch
and Pott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pott is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pott looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King lands a jab.
Pott misses with a straight left.
King looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pott keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Pott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
Pott jumps guard but King stands there with Pott around his waist. Pott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Pott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
King tries to work over Pott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to work over Pott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Pott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Combo King!

 

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Pott and Rupert Whiston. Pott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Flume - Smoke & Retribution (Ekali Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




175 cm
22 yrs
164 lbs



175 cm
29 yrs
198 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Pott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston is looking to clinch but Pott is avoiding it.

Whiston rushes Pott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Whiston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Whiston manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pott (0) vs (4) Whiston
Pott is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Whiston stalls from top position.
Pott wants to control but Whiston postures up.
Pott stops Whiston from passing to mount.
Pott is trying to improve his position.
Whiston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pott is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott is being controlled here.
Whiston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pott!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pott (0) vs (6) Whiston

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Pott (0) vs (9) Whiston
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pott doesn't escape.
Pott rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pott 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.
Pott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pott is controlling Whiston's posture.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pott pulls Whiston in to control the position.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Pott is keeping the position.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Whiston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Pott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pott 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.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott trying to control the position.
Pott is adopting a defensive guard.
Pott looking to control.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston trying to control but Pott is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott is trying to keep Whiston in close.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.
My spies in Training & Sparring. inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pott is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pott 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.
Pott being controlled here, momentarily.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Whiston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pott looking to control.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Pott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pott controls Whiston momentarily but Whiston frees himself.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pott wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pott holds on and takes a little breather.
Whiston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pott wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.
Pott looking to control.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pott has his hands on Whiston's head, controlling the position.
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pott is keeping the position for now.
Whiston stays in close to Pott's body and controls the position.
Pott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pott wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pott looking to control.
Pott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pott tries to get out of the position.
Pott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
Whiston is pushing down on Pott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pott is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whiston is working away from the top position though.
Pott gets back to full guard.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Pott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Whiston pushing down on Pott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pott gets full guard.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Pott.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pott holds on and takes a little breather.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pushing down on Pott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whiston is working away from the top position though.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pott is looking to control Whiston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pott avoid being mounted?
Pott is holding on to half guard well.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
Pott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pott.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Pott looking to control.
Whiston controlling from the top position.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Pott working a defensive guard here.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pott is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
Whiston's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Pott working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Pott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Pott pulls Whiston in close to prevent any damage.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pott 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 9 to 0.

 

Event: G #26 BLACK vs NAPOLEON     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Pott clinches up with Kavanagh and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Pott.
A short left from Kavanagh.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
Pott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kavanagh on the inside.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Kavanagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kavanagh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kavanagh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kavanagh.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavanagh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pott.
Pott misses with the head strike.
Kavanagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pott blocks an uppercut.
Pott blocks an uppercut.
Pott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kavanagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kavanagh tries to throw a body punch but Pott avoids it by throwing Kavanagh back against the cage.
Pott misses with a punch on the inside.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kavanagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kavanagh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pott can turn it around.#T2#
Kavanagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kavanagh misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Kavanagh misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kavanagh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
Kavanagh lands a shoulder strike.
Kavanagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pott throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Pott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kavanagh throws a sloppy head kick and Pott moves out of range easily.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the side of Pott's head but Pott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pott moves away from the strike by Kavanagh. #T3##CL2#
Pott clinches up against the cage.
Kavanagh blocking some punches.
Pott lands a shoulder strike.
Kavanagh blocking some punches.
Kavanagh presses Pott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pott blocking some punches.
Pott working aggressively here.
Pott lands a nice uppercut.
Kavanagh misses with a punch on the inside.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pott fails to land.
Kavanagh presses Pott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pott has a couple of punches blocked by Kavanagh.
Pott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pott misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Pott prevents a body shot from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh working aggressively here.
Pott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Kavanagh scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pott has a couple of punches blocked by Kavanagh.
Pott misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kavanagh.
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh tries to throw a body punch but Pott avoids it by throwing Kavanagh back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kavanagh.
Pott has a couple of punches blocked by Kavanagh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pott misses with the head strike.
Pott lands with a light punch inside.
Kavanagh blocking some punches.
Kavanagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pott lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brody Kavanagh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Pott pushes Kavanagh up against the cage in a clinch.
Pott working aggressively here.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pott throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kavanagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pott.
Pott blocks a body shot from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh lands a shoulder strike.
Kavanagh lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kavanagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh lands with a right to the head.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kavanagh on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanagh blocking some punches. #T1#
Kavanagh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pott has a couple of punches blocked by Kavanagh.
Pott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Kavanagh.
Pott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kavanagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pott misses with a punch on the inside.
Pott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kavanagh blocks an uppercut.
Kavanagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pott has a couple of punches blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kavanagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
Kavanagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Pott.
Kavanagh scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brody Kavanagh has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Pott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a head punch that misses.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
Pott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pott misses with some punches.
Kavanagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pott wants to get back to striking at distance but Kavanagh won't allow it.
Pott throws a punch but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh pushes Pott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kavanagh has a couple of punches blocked by Pott.
Kavanagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh tries a body shot but Pott blocks it. #T3#
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kavanagh tries a body shot but Pott blocks it.
Kavanagh misses with the head strike.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kavanagh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pott is keeping busy.
Kavanagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kavanagh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kavanagh lands a hook that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
Kavanagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
Kavanagh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
Kavanagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pott lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Pott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott blocking some punches.
Pott misses with the head strike.
Pott misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pott misses with some punches.
Pott misses with some punches.
Pott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kavanagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pott misses with some punches.
Kavanagh scores with a shoulder strike.
Kavanagh lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Pott has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kavanagh fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Kavanagh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Pott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kavanagh misses with a wild body shot.
Pott throws a jab but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pott throws a shot from downtown. Kavanagh moves away and avoids it.
Kavanagh looks to land a combination. Pott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kavanagh misses with an uppercut. Pott saw that one coming.
Kavanagh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pott finds it's way round the side to connect with Kavanagh's head.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pott.
Pott scores with a jab.
Pott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kavanagh.
Pott tries to move into range but Kavanagh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kavanagh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kavanagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pott was well out of range. Poor timing from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pott.
Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pott.
Pott misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh attempts a counter takedown but Pott avoids it well and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Pott.
Pott throws a hook but Kavanagh blocks it.
Kavanagh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pott throws a hook to the side of Kavanagh's head but Kavanagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavanagh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kavanagh misses with a double jab
and Pott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kavanagh missing with a left hand there. Pott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kavanagh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pott scrambles back to his feet.
Kavanagh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Pott has closed the distance and engaged Kavanagh in a clinch.
Kavanagh throws a punch but it's blocked by Pott.
Kavanagh lands a hook that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
Kavanagh lands with a short shot to the head.
Kavanagh misses with some punches.
Kavanagh lands with a left to the head.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kavanagh.
Pott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pott.
Pott misses with some punches.
Pott misses with a punch on the inside.
Kavanagh misses with some punches. #T2#
Kavanagh has a couple of punches blocked by Pott.
Kavanagh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kavanagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pott misses with a punch on the inside.
Kavanagh pushes Pott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh tries a body shot but Pott blocks it.
Kavanagh tries a body shot but Pott blocks it.
Pott working aggressively here.
Kavanagh working aggressively here.
Pott misses with the head strike.
Pott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kavanagh blocks an uppercut.
Kavanagh working aggressively here.
Kavanagh misses with some punches.
Kavanagh tries to throw a body punch but Pott avoids it by throwing Kavanagh back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Pott fails to land.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kavanagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Kavanagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pott lands with a left to the head.
Kavanagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kavanagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pott backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pott.
Kavanagh pushes Pott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kavanagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kavanagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kavanagh stalling against the cage.
Kavanagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kavanagh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pott lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pott.
Kavanagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kavanagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kavanagh scores with a shot to the side of Pott's head. #CUT#
That has opened up Jack Pott's cut even more.
Kavanagh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kavanagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pott fails to land.
Kavanagh has a couple of punches blocked by Pott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kavanagh scores with a shot to the side of Pott's head.
Kavanagh blocking some punches.
A short left from Kavanagh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Kavanagh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kavanagh 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh!

Brody Kavanagh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GENERATION #19 BLACK vs STEIN     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Rasmussen. That snapped Pott's head back.
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasmussen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pott.#CL2#
Pott closes the distance and clinches.
Rasmussen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasmussen misses with a knee strike.
Pott tries to pull guard but Rasmussen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rasmussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasmussen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Christian Rasmussen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Pott.
Rasmussen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott tries to pull guard but Rasmussen won't allow it.
A short left from Pott.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
Pott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasmussens head.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
A short right from Pott. #T1#
Pott tries to pull guard but Rasmussen holds him up against the cage and eventually Pott drops back down to his feet.
Pott is trying to pull guard but Rasmussen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasmussen trying to land knees to the body.
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rasmussen.
Rasmussen misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pott fails to land.
Pott jumps guard but Rasmussen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
Rasmussen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Rasmussen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pott wants to take the fight to the mat but Rasmussen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasmussen backwards.
Rasmussen connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Pott has been cut.
Rasmussen blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Rasmussen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasmussen gets through Pott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasmussen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasmussen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rasmussen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rasmussen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pott is defending well for now.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but Pott blocks it.
Rasmussen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rasmussen working aggressively here.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasmussen missing with knees to the body.
Pott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasmussen walks away with a smile on his face. Pott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rasmussen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rasmussen throws a big counter combination but Pott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasmussen.
Jack Pott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pott misses with a looping right.#T3#
Pott misses with a looping left.#CL#
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches.
Rasmussen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasmussen throws a head punch that misses.
Pott throws a punch but it's blocked by Rasmussen.
Pott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rasmussen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rasmussen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rasmussen throws a head punch that misses.
Pott throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pott.
Rasmussen misses with a knee to the head.
Rasmussen misses with a knee to the head.
Rasmussen tries to throw a body punch but Pott avoids it by throwing Rasmussen back against the cage.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Pott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasmussens head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pott can't get the takedown.
Pott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rasmussen backwards.
Pott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasmussen has a couple of punches blocked by Pott.
Pott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
Pott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasmussen smiles and moves away.
Pott misses the jab.#CL2#
Pott rushes Rasmussen and presses him up against the cage.
Pott tries to pull guard but Rasmussen won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Rasmussen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Pott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rasmussen has closed the distance and engaged Pott in a clinch.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Rasmussen.
Pott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasmussen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pott's elbow.
Pott wants a takedown.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasmussen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pott.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
Pott lands an uppercut.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Pott blocks with his arms.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pott scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Pott drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Pott is looking for a triangle but Rasmussen pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Pott can't keep his opponent in guard - Rasmussen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pott is refusing to be controlled, as Rasmussen sits in half guard.
Pott is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rasmussen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pott wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasmussen prevents Pott from improving his position.
Pott desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pott works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rasmussen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasmussen is aware though and is defending well.
Rasmussen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Rasmussen pushes Pott off looking to stand but Pott dives back in and keeps control.
Pott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasmussen keeps working.
Rasmussen wants to get back to his feet.
Pott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pott throwing shots but Rasmussen is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmussen is staying active underneath Pott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pott lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Pott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Pott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rasmussen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pott misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Pott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but Pott blocks it.
Pott wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Pott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rasmussen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pott can do to turn this around?
Rasmussen scores with a knee to the head.
Rasmussen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasmussen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasmussen. #TD2#
Rasmussen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rasmussen to the mat. Rasmussen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen keeping moving, preventing Pott from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rasmussen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Pott trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Pott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Rasmussen has his feet on Pott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rasmussen.
A nice combination there by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rasmussen throws a looping overhand right but Pott ducks down to avoid it.
Pott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rasmussen in his tracks.
Rasmussen wants to clinch up but Pott keeps it at a distance.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Pott avoids them all with ease.
Pott blocks a head kick by Rasmussen. #T2#
Rasmussen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pott throws out a loose jab but Rasmussen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasmussen is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Pott clinches up with Rasmussen and pushes him back against the cage.
Rasmussen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Pott gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pott landing some decent shots from guard.
Jack Pott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pott with a nice head shot there.
Rasmussen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pott is controlling him. #T3#
Pott trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Rasmussen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pott thuds his right hand into Rasmussen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christian Rasmussen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Pott has closed the distance and engaged Rasmussen in a clinch.
Pott is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasmussen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasmussen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rasmussen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pott blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Rasmussen fails to land. #T4##TD2#
Pott manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Rasmussen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Pott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pott trying to keep a closed guard but Rasmussen is proving a slippery customer.
Rasmussen is pushing down on Pott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pott is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasmussen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasmussen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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 Christian Rasmussen.
I think Rasmussen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Rasmussen!

Christian Rasmussen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GENERATION #15     
Date:   Apr 16, 2016
#R1#
Ysengrin throws a head kick but Pott moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ysengrin leaves Pott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ysengrin as Pott shoots in.
Ysengrin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pott is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD2#
Ysengrin lands a left and a right that send Pott crashing to the mat, dazed. Ysengrin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Pott is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Pott has been cut.
A low kick from Ysengrin misses #TD#
and Pott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ysengrin won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin tries to bench press Pott off him but Pott keeps the position.
Ysengrin struggling a bit here.
Ysengrin has one of Pott's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pott misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pott postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ysengrin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pott off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Ysengrin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ysengrin punches Pott on the ear.
Pott is really stuck here.
Ysengrin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ysengrin tries to keep control of the position but Pott is staying busy.
Pott is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Ysengrin is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pott. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ysengrin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pott.
Pott breaks Ysengrin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ysengrin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pott throwing strikes from guard but Ysengrin blocks nicely.
Pott throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ysengrin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ysengrin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ysengrin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jack Pott's cut is getting worse.
Pott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jack Pott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herger Ysengrin!
Herger Ysengrin is the new lightweight champion!

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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