Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: K-1 18 Szczesny vs Young
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1#
Krause takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Kaine Krause has been cut.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Krause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hobson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hobson walks into a jab.
Krause misses with a straight left.
Krause takes a swing at Hobson's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Krause as he connects with a hook.
Krause scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hobson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krause connects with a leg kick. Hobson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Krause tries to bum rush Hobson with a series of wild strikes but Hobson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson throws a sloppy head kick
and Krause counters with a right hand to the body.
Krause bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hobson's head.
Krause misses with a looping left.#CL#
Krause moves into range and clinches up with Hobson.#BC2#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krause moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Krause finds it's target.
Hobson throws a low kick but Krause avoids it.#T1#
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Hobson.
Jab, jab by Krause - just one landing.
Hobson misses with a double jab.
Krause scores with a jab to the head.
Hobson checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Hobson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Krause moves into the clinch successfully.
Hobson blocking some punches.
Krause working aggressively here.
Krause lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Hobson.
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!
Krause misses with a low kick.
Krause scores with a jab.
Krause lands a right hook to the body.
Krause throws the left hand but Hobson avoids the punch easily.
Krause stuns Hobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hobson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Krause cracks Hobson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Krause throws a big shot that misses.
Hobson lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Krause's head coaches at Fallen Angels that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hobson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hobson drops his hands momentarily and Krause takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hobson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krause circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Hobson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krause.
Krause will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hobson throws a lazy right hand but Krause sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krause went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hobson throws a sloppy head kick and Krause moves out of range easily.
Krause dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hobson. That did some damage!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hobson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krause scores with a leg kick.
Hobson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krause counters with a good low kick that Hobson was not able to check.
Hobson throws a right and a left that Krause avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Krause on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krause.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Krause dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaine Krause's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hobson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krause blocks a head kick by Hobson. #CL#
Krause rushes Hobson and presses him up against the ropes.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krause takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Kaine Krause's cut is getting worse.
Krause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krause scores with a nice right hand.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobson.
Krause lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Hobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause dodges the punch combination from Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krause thows a leg kick but Hobson checks it
letting Hobson counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaine Krause is winning the standup battle so far.
Krause keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Jab from Krause.
Krause 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.
Krause with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hobson throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Hobson walks into a stiff left hand from Krause.
Hobson misses with a head kick.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses.
Krause appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krause scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Hobson.
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Krause lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hobson is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Krause.
Krause tests Hobson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hobson scores with a one two! Krause had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Hobson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krause scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hobson.
Krause looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hobson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krause throws a body punch but Hobson moves out of range.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobson manages to avoid it.
Donk. Krause catches Hobson right on the button with a cross.
Krause is looking to score with low kicks.
Krause connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hobson ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Krause avoids the head kick by Hobson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobson clobbers Krause with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Hobson walks into a stiff left hand from Krause.
Krause throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hobson on the side of the head. #ROC#
Hobson is rocked!
Hobson walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kaine Krause!
An out of breath Kaine Krause thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: K-1 9 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Hobson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Jackson clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobson misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Hobson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Hobson lands the left hand.
Hobson drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hobson.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position. #BC2#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hobson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hobson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Hobson.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Hobson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hobson.
Hobson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson connects with the punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson misses with a left hand
and Hobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Hobson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hobson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Hobson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mitchell Hobson 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#
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hobson. Those never looked like landing.
Hobson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hobson loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
A left lands for Jackson.
Hobson misses with a straight left.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobson just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson misses with a straight right.
As Hobson backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1##CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell Hobson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hobson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Hobson misses.
Some wild striking there from Hobson. #T2#
Hobson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson 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.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Hobson is avoiding it.
Hobson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Hobson was not able to check.
Jackson stuns Hobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Hobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobson throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Hobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Hobson was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson 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#
Jackson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Jackson. #BC2#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Hobson is avoiding it.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hobson tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.#BC2#
Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Hobson misses with a few strikes there.
Hobson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJackson.
Hobson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Hobson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Hobson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Hobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Hobson is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hobson! But no joy.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Hobson. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hobson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michael Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobson's efforts to push away.
Jackson is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the ropes.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson looking to stall.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hobson or not.
Hobson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jackson!
A very excited looking Michael Jackson 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: Grand Prix K1
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hobson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hobson.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hobson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hobson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHobson.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.#T1#
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hobson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Hobson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hobson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hobson's head.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Hobson tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hobson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hobson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hobson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hobson tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes. #T3#
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the ropes.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hobson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Hobson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Hobson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. #T4#
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hobson back into the ropes.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Jackson prevents Hobson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hobson is keeping busy.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside. #T5#
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hobson.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jackson is trying to stall. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson tries a head kick but it misses. #T6#
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hobson's head.#CL2#
Jackson clinches.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Hobson against the ropes.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.#BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Hobson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch. #T7#
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobson.
Jackson closes the distance but Hobson moves to the side
and Hobson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hobson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully. #T8#
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson. #BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hobson throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away. #CL2#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Hobson working hard to break the clinch.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. #T9#
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson takes one on the button.#CL2#
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Jackson darts in and clinches Hobson up against the ropes.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Michael Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Hobson against the ropes.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson pushes Hobson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away.
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hobson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell Hobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Hobson off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson is working Hobson over against the ropes.#BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson. #CL2#
Jackson forces Hobson back against the ropes and clinches.
Jackson lands a left hand. #T3#
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Jackson is working Hobson over against the ropes.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson pushes Hobson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T5#
A head kick misses from Hobson. #CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T6#
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control. #T7##BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Hobson avoids it with no problem.
Hobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Hobson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson moves to clinch but Hobson breaks away
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Hobson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Hobson's head back.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it. #T8#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson. #BC#
Hobson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hobson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Jackson. #T9#
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards. #ROC2#
Hobson is rocked!
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Oh Hobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Hobson crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Hobson face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Jackson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Michael Jackson 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hobson.
Hobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Dos Santos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hobson.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Hobson throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Hobson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.#T1#
Dos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobson.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Hobson knocks Dos Santos to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!#SU#
Hobson stands up and beckons Dos Santos to his feet.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson fakes the body blow, causing Dos Santos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dos Santos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitchell Hobson!
A relieved looking Mitchell Hobson 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018

#R1#
Pfeifer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pfeifer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pfeifer throws a head kick but Hobson moves out of range.
Pfeifer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pfeifer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hobson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pfeifer shoots in but Hobson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hobson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hobson throws an off balance right hand
and Pfeifer counters with a two punch combo.
Hobson throws a head kick but Pfeifer moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pfeifer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Pfeifer instigates a clinch.
Pfeifer wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pfeifer dives in for a single leg takedown but Hobson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hobson throws a big counter combination but Pfeifer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pfeifer throws out the jab.
Pfeifer throws a hook but Hobson avoids it easily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pfeifer slips under a jab.
Pfeifer slips a jab and a cross from Hobson.
Pfeifer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Hobson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Pfeifer lands but Hobson takes it in his stride.
Hobson misses with an uppercut. Pfeifer saw that one coming.
Ricardo Pfeifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson misses with a combination
and Pfeifer counters with a left and a right that stings Hobson.
Pfeifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hobson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pfeifer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Pfeifer tries to clinch but Hobson moves away
and Hobson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Pfeifer is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
After winning the bout, Mitchell Hobson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Dynasty 33
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Doukas digs a good body shot into Hobson's ribs.
Doukas works Hobson's body with a nice hook.
Hobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doukas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doukas just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hobson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Doukas throws a leg kick that misses.
Hobson misses the shot to the body.
Doukas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hobson tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Doukas clinches with his opponent.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doukas throws a head kick but Hobson moves out of range.
No joy there for Hobson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hobson 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.#T1#
Hobson lands a jab to Doukas's midsection.
Nice jab there from Doukas.
Hobson 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.
Doukas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doukas misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Hobson counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Doukas to the mat! Hobson runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Doukas is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Doukas throws a sloppy head kick and Hobson moves out of range easily.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson closes the distance and catches Doukas with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Doukas is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Doukas is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Doukas is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Hobson takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mitchell Hobson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mitchell Hobson waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DARE 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Valens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hobson tries to kick Valens off but Valens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hobson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hobson tries to get out of the position.
Hobson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Valens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hobson taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Valens working Hobson over with strikes.
Valens works his way into full mount!
Hobson is bucking up trying to escape but Valens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Valens lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hobson is in a horrible position here. Valens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hobson looks a forlorn figure.
Valens raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valens landing punches.
Hobson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Valens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hobson hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#
Hobson is rocked!
The referee warns Hobson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Hobson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hobson is bucking up trying to escape but Valens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Valens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hobson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hobson is trying to stand up.
Hobson seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Valens swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Paul Valens!
Jan Paul Valens is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Jan Paul Valens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hobson as Lopez shoots in.#CL2#
Hobson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobson misses with a double jab.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hobson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hobson duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Cartel Lopez has been cut.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cartel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Hobson counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hobson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hobson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Lopez tries for a takedown but Hobson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hobson wants to counter with a clinch but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Hobson sprawls well.#TD#
Lopez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hobson is trying to defend but Lopez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hobson reverses the position - he's now on top in Lopez's guard.
Hobson postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hobson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hobson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hobson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lopez working for a triangle but Hobson defends it easily. #T2#
Hobson is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hobson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hobson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hobson throwing strikes but missing.
Hobson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hobson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hobson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hobson distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Lopez has his foot on Hobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hobson is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hobson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hobson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hobson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hobson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lopez has his foot on Hobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hobson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hobson cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Hobson landing with the ground and pound.
Hobson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.#T4#
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hobson is aware though and is defending well.
Hobson 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.
Hobson distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hobson postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hobson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hobson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hobson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hobson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hobson wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Hobson working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hobson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cartel Lopez's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Hobson stuffs the takedown.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Hobson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cartel Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Hobson. #CL2#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Hobson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Hobson shows good takedown defense.
Lopez dives in and grabs Hobson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hobson pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Hobson shows good takedown defense.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hobson tries to counter with a clinch but Lopez shakes him off and moves away.#T1##CL2#
Hobson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Hobson, which made it look bad.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hobson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Hobson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Hobson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hobson wants to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Hobson.
Lopez is looking to counter the offense by Hobson and move into the clinch.#T2#
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hobson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hobson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hobson but Hobson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Hobson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hobson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hobson wants to counter with a clinch but Lopez pushes him away.
Hobson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hobson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Hobson as Lopez shoots in.
Hobson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hobson swivels and escapes.
Hobson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Hobson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell Hobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Hobson sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Hobson. No joy for Lopez on that attempt. #CL2#
Hobson has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Lopez swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Lopez face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson is the new welterweight champion!
Mitchell Hobson very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Hobson is looking to clinch but Cesar Chavez is avoiding it.
Cesar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cesar Chavez digs a good hook to Hobson's body.
Cesar Chavez jabs Hobson right on the nose. Hobson blinks but takes it well.
We've been informed that Hobson 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.
Nice defenses there by Hobson.
Hobson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cesar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cesar Chavez closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hobson jumps into guard, dragging Cesar Chavez to the mat.
Hobson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cesar Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cesar Chavez wants to control from the top but Hobson keeps moving.
Cesar Chavez throws an elbow that misses. Hobson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cesar Chavez 's guard. Nice move by Hobson!#REVB#
Cesar Chavez working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Cesar Chavez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hobson is aware though and is defending well.
Cesar Chavez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hobson controls the pace.#SUB#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hobson has picked Cesar Chavez up and slammed him! Cesar Chavez can't keep hold of the triangle and Hobson manages to pass to side control!
Cesar Chavez struggling a bit here.#T2#
Cesar Chavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cesar Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar Chavez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hobson's best efforts.
Hobson controlling the action here.
Cesar Chavez trying to control here. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hobson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hobson passes to side control.
Hobson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cesar Chavez . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cesar Chavez wants to control but Hobson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobson staying calm.
Cesar Chavez is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cesar Chavez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hobson keeping hold of Cesar Chavez 's head, controlling as best he can.
Cesar Chavez moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hobson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cesar Chavez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Cesar Chavez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cesar Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cesar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Cesar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Cesar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Hobson catches Cesar Chavez right on the button with a cross.
Hobson slips a straight right by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez works the jab nicely.
Cesar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Cesar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hobson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobson. Cesar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Cesar Chavez .
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cesar Chavez throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cesar Chavez breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cesar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cesar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cesar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hobson is looking to clinch.
Cesar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cesar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cesar Chavez .
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Cesar Chavez throws a big counter combination but Hobson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cesar Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cesar Chavez lands with a straight right. Hobson didn't see that one coming.
Cesar Chavez slips under a jab.
Cesar Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hobson feints a jab promting Cesar Chavez to slip. Hobson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cesar Chavez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson wants to clinch.#T2#
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cesar Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cesar Chavez misses with the combination.
Cesar Chavez catches Hobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cesar Chavez lunges at Hobson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hobson's hand.
Hobson wants to clinch but Cesar Chavez slips to the side
and Cesar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cesar Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson slips a straight right by Cesar Chavez .
A big left from Cesar Chavez misses.
Hobson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Hobson is rocked!
Hobson looks to land a combination. Cesar Chavez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hobson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cesar Chavez finish him?
Hobson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hobson seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Cesar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cesar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Hobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Cesar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Hobson looks to land a left hand but Cesar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Hobson staying out of range there.
Cesar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Cesar Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cesar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cesar Chavez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike.
Cesar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Cesar Chavez being controlled against the cage.
Cesar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Cesar Chavez lands a body shot.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Cesar Chavez .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Cesar Chavez successfully pulls guard.
Hobson postures up.
Hobson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cesar Chavez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hobson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hobson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cesar Chavez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Julio Cesar Chavez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hobson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Hobson drives through and clinches with Cesar Chavez against the cage.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson misses with a double jab.
Hobson missing with a left hand there. Cesar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cesar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobson can do to turn this around?
Cesar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Hobson wants to counter with a clinch but Cesar Chavez pushes him away.#CL2#
Hobson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Cesar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Cesar Chavez blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Cesar Chavez blocks a body shot from Hobson. #BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cesar Chavez misses the target.
Hobson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cesar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cesar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Cesar Chavez swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Cesar Chavez shoots in for a double leg but Hobson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez lands with a straight right. Hobson didn't see that one coming.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cesar Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Cesar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Cesar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Hobson moved out of range.
Hobson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cesar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Cesar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Hobson manages to avoid it.
Hobson slips a jab from Cesar Chavez .
Mitchell Hobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hobson tries to clinch up but Cesar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hobson gets a clinch.
Cesar Chavez blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesar Chavez tries to pull guard but Hobson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar Chavez drops back down to his feet.
Cesar Chavez tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hobson. #BC2#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cesar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar Chavez digs a good hook to Hobson's body.
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Cesar Chavez lands a jab.
Cesar Chavez lands a nice hook to Hobson's body. Hobson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Hobson is looking to clinch.
Cesar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cesar Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cesar Chavez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cesar Chavez circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Cesar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Cesar Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cesar Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Julio Cesar Chavez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cesar Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cesar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Cesar Chavez jumps guard. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hobson escapes and throws Cesar Chavez 's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Cesar Chavez tries to buck Hobson off but Hobson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cesar Chavez 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cesar Chavez is looking to regain half guard here but Hobson keeps moving and retains side control.
Cesar Chavez struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Julio Cesar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cesar Chavez , 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
After the fight, Don Julio Cesar Chavez 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: D54 Farewell
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Bailey darts in and clinches Hobson up against the cage.
Hobson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling the position.
Hobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hobson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
Hobson tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Bailey lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey misses with a hook. Hobson ducked under it nicely.
Hobson digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
Bailey moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Hobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Bailey instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bailey working aggressively here.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Hobson.
Hobson tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bailey.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards. #BC2#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hobson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Bailey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hobson.
Hobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson lands a body punch.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Bailey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hobson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Bailey misses with some punches.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey trying to stall but Hobson improves his position.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey is trying to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling him.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
Hobson lands a right hand.
Hobson 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 Billy Bailey 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#
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson tries to counter by clinching up but Bailey breaks away and moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hobson.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
Bailey misses with a hook. Hobson ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Hobson instigates a clinch.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Hobson tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson blocking some punches.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Hobson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Hobson.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Hobson lands a right hand.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson pushes Bailey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Mitchell Hobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey pushes Hobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bailey tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hobson is defending well.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Hobson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hobsons head.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Hobson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson presses Bailey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson is working Bailey over against the cage.
Bailey stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position. #T4#
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bailey.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Hobson tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bailey walks away with a smile on his face. Hobson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that second round.
That's time! Hobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Hobson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Hobson has Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bailey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Hobson looking to stall.
Hobson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Bailey's head.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T3#
Hobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Hobson tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Bailey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hobson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Hobson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Bailey tries to get set, Hobson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bailey manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Hobson clinches up with Bailey and pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Bailey.
I think Bailey 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Billy Bailey!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Mitchell Hobson!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Mitchell Hobson!

Mitchell Hobson wins by split decision!
A relieved looking Mitchell Hobson 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: D52 Warror v Outlaw
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Bailey ducks right into an uppercut from Hobson. #CL#
Bailey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Hobson.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Hobson looking to slow down the pace here.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson lands an uppercut.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson digs a right hand underneath Bailey's ribcage. Bailey let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Hobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baileys head.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Hobson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
A right hand to the body from Bailey.
Bailey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson is leaning against Bailey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bailey blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey sets himself, and Hobson steps forward looking for the clinch! Bailey avoids it this time.
Hobson misses with a straight right.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hobson.
Hobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hobson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson wants to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Hobson has Bailey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
A short left from Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bailey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey moves out of range as Hobson strikes.
Bailey is looking to clinch but Hobson is avoiding it.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hobson moves in looking to clinch but Bailey pushes him off.
Hobson swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bailey forces Hobson back against the cage and clinches.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey cracks Hobson with a nice body shot.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
Bailey gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hobson works on Bailey's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson tries to work over Bailey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson digs a right hand underneath Bailey's ribcage. Bailey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobson can do to turn this around?
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Bailey. #T2#
Hobson working aggressively here.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Billy Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Hobson tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hobson or not.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards. #BC#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Hobson tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
Hobson dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Hobson tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hobson manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Hobson tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hobson manages to circle out of the way.
Hobson punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.
Jab by Bailey.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.#CL2#
Hobson rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Bailey blocking some punches.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Bailey blocking some punches.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Hobson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Hobson drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey taking a breather.
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 Billy Bailey 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hobson slips under a jab.
Hobson wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Hobson throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Hobson.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Hobson.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Hobson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hobson lands with an overhand left.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
As Hobson tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Hobson manages to avoid the attempt.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Bailey keeps it at a distance.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Hobson and move into the clinch.
Hobson lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1##CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch successfully.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Bailey tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Hobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey stalling against the cage.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bailey's elbow.
Bailey 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.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bailey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Mitchell Hobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson tries to stall but Bailey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey. #BC#
Bailey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
Hobson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey misses with a body punch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billy Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey. #T4#
Bailey takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson cracks Bailey with a good jab.
Hobson moves in looking to clinch but Bailey pushes him off.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hobson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bailey, as that shot connected.
Hobson with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!#CL2#
Hobson clinches up against the cage.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey seems to have got his legs back now.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.

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 Billy Bailey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Billy Bailey!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Billy Bailey!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Billy Bailey!

Billy Bailey wins by unanimous decision!
Billy Bailey made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Hobson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Grigorian jumps guard but Hobson stands there with Grigorian around his waist. Grigorian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grigorian misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson. #CUT#
It looks like Adam Grigorian has been cut.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Grigorian prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hobson.
Grigorian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hobson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grigorian can turn it around.
Hobson goes for a takedown attempt but Grigorian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Hobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hobson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobson is just out of range.
Hobson is looking to clinch. #T2#
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Grigorian jabs at Hobson's body.
Hobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Hobson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hobson tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Grigorian slips under a jab.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigorian tests Hobson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobson.#T3#
Hobson 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.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grigorian feints and then cracks Hobson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hobson down.
Hobson blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobson misses the target.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian throws a front kick aimed at Hobson's knee but Hobson avoids it well. #CL#
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Grigorian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hobson prevents Grigorian from breaking the clinch.
Grigorian tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Hobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian takes a shot to the head.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hobson as the two fighters clinch.
Hobson gets through Grigorian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Grigorian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobson scores with a hook to the body.
Grigorian jumps guard but Hobson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grigorian tries to score a body lock takedown but Hobson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitchell Hobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Grigorian.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Grigorian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian'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#
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigorian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hobson in his tracks.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Grigorian keeps it at a distance.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grigorian can do to turn this around?
Hobson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Hobson tries to counter by clinching up but Grigorian breaks away and moves out of range.
Grigorian walks into a jab.#T1#
Hobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobson.
Hobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Grigorian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Hobson misses.
Hobson scores with a decent looking hook.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Hobson.
Grigorian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Hobson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorian. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobson.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Grigorian circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigorian. That's going to slow Hobson down.
Both fighters circling a little - Grigorian finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Hobson checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Hobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigorian tries to land a leg kick but Hobson saw it coming and moves away.
Hobson tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hobson backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hobson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grigorian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hobson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigorian's head.
Grigorian throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Hobson thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian connects with a solid leg kick.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Grigorian is avoiding it.
Hobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hobson's calf.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Hobson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hobson's calf.
Hobson throws a hook but Grigorian avoids it easily.
Hobson jabs at Grigorian's body.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
Grigorian takes one to the side of the head.
Hobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigorian only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Hobson steps away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hobson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Grigorian throws a leg kick but Hobson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hobson looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
Hobson checks a low kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grigorian is looking to land body kicks.
Hobson connects with a body shot.
Hobson tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Hobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Grigorian is rocked!
Hobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grigorian is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
Hobson punishes Grigorian's body with a nice straight punch.
Grigorian is breathing heavily.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grigorian seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Grigorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adam Grigorian'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. 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#
Grigorian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hobson staying out of range there.
Grigorian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hobson under the eye.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Hobson's front leg.
Hobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grigorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
Hobson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hobson misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Hobson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hobson tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Hobson steps away.
Hobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian is looking to slow Hobson down with leg kicks.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hobson.
Hobson drops Grigorian with a naaaaasty hook - Grigorian is in real trouble here! Hobson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
An out of breath Mitchell Hobson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Hobson misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Hobson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Jones .
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hobson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Hobson won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Champions MMA inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hobson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hobson 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.
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hobson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Hobson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hobson works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Jones trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hobson defends well.
Jones 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.#T3#
Hobson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hobson stopping the sweep attempt from Jones .
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Jones .
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Hobson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Hobson gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones .
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobson up against the cage.
Jones wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hobson cracks Jones with a nice body shot.#T4#
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #TD#
Hobson wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Hobson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones 's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hobson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russell Jones 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##CL#
Hobson has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Hobson pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jones .
Jones has Hobson pressed against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobson up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobson up against the cage.
Jones 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Jones is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones 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!
Jones misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hobson.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell Hobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jones .
A right handed body shot lands from Jones .
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Russell Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position. #T3#
Jones blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to stall.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Hobson presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Hobson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Hobson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Hobson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hobson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Jones .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hobson pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hobson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jones just trying to survive but Hobson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russell Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Hobson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Hobson pulls guard.
Hobson trying to control the position here.
Hobson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones 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.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Jones wants to control from the top but Hobson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones pushing down on Hobson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hobson defending well though.
Hobson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is thwarting Hobson's attempts to control the position.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hobson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hobson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range. #CL#
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Jones .
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobson up against the cage.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.#T3#
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a left hand.
Hobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones tries to stall but Hobson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones . #T4#
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hobsons head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet.
Hobson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hobson doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Hobson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Jones !
Russell Jones is the new middleweight champion!

Event: DFC 24: Dalton Vs Hobson
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Dalton throws a push kick but Hobson slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Dalton clinches up against the cage.
Hobson avoiding damage as Dalton throws knees to the body.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson is leaning against Dalton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hobson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton pushes Hobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dalton.
Hobson letting Dalton take a breather here.
Hobson misses with the head strike. #T1#
Dalton tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dalton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson taking a breather.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson blocking some punches.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
Dalton tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton dodges the punch combination from Hobson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
Hobson lands the left hand.
Hobson tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton lands with a hook. Hobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short left from Dalton.
Dalton pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalton controls his hands.
Hobson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dalton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hobson can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton. #T4#
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dalton fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Hobson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dalton is keeping busy.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dalton throws a head kick but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson tries to clinch but Dalton moves out of range.
A big right from Hobson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dalton.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.#CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Hobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hobson as Dalton tries to tie him up.
Dalton pushes Hobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton stalling.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton. #BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dalton.
Dalton scores with a jab.#CL2#
Hobson rushes Dalton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dalton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head.
Nick Dalton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Dalton.
Dalton lands an uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Hobson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Dalton misses with a body punch.
A short left from Dalton.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton digs a right hand into Hobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Dalton.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Dalton.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Dalton lands an uppercut.
Dalton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dalton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobson at a distance.
Hobson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hobson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Dalton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Donk. Dalton catches Hobson right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Dalton lands the left hand.#CL2#
Dalton tries to keep at a distance but Hobson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton avoiding damage.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobson can do to turn this around?
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dalton.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
Dalton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton taking a breather.#T1#
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Dalton tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dalton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Dalton blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson pushes Dalton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dalton keeps the fight on the outside.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Hobson clinches with his opponent.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Dalton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalton's elbow.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dalton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dalton can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dalton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hobson takes a shot to the head.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Dalton.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dalton.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dalton digs a good body shot into Hobson's ribs.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Hobson tries to get set, Dalton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hobson manages to avoid the attempt.
Hobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalton.
Hobson with a nice cross.
Hobson misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
Hobson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dalton. That one must have hurt.
Dalton throws a front kick that sends Hobson stumbling back into the cage.
Hobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalton's head.
Hobson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dalton counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dalton. Dalton obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Dalton. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dalton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalton.
Dalton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body.
Dalton scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dalton on the inside.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Dalton lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dalton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dalton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Dalton cracks Hobson with a nice body shot.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dalton.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dalton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dalton presses Hobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dalton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dalton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dalton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Dalton stalling the fight.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dalton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobson up against the cage.
Dalton lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton. #BC#
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Dalton.#T4#
Dalton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dalton thows a body kick. Hobson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hobson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a leg kick. Hobson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Hobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hobson gets a clinch.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton lands a nice uppercut.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Dalton.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton had his way with Mitchell Hobson in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dalton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dalton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hobson misses with a wild combination.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Dalton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hobson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dalton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dalton is looking to wear down Hobson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton scores with a jab to the body.
Dalton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hobson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hobson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hobson. #T1#
Dalton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobson looks to clinch
and Dalton counters with a series of strikes. Hobson will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Hobson tries to keep at a distance but Dalton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalton.#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Dalton lands a head shot.
Dalton scores with a body shot.
Hobson takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton cracks Hobson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Hobson is rocked!
Dalton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hobson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalton finish him?
Hobson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Dalton rushes Hobson and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell Hobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobson seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalton.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dalton.
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dalton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dalton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dalton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hobson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Dalton.
Dalton digs a right hand into Hobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobson's gas tank.
Dalton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dalton struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Dalton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land. #T4#
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Dalton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton lands with a short shot to the head.
Dalton is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dalton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Dalton unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hobson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dalton is unloading with more strikes now! Hobson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton retains his welterweight title!

Event: DFC 19: Battleground
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Hobson takes a swing at Myres's ribcage but misses.
Hobson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hobson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myres working hard to break the clinch.
Hobson avoiding damage.
Hobson lands a nice uppercut.
Myres tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Hobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Myres is trying to break free.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myres working hard to break the clinch.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hobson lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson. #T1#
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myres backwards.
Hobson prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.
Myres is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hobson lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hobson.
Hobson cracks Myres with a nice body shot.
Myres looks winded!
Hobson prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Myres takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rob Myres has been cut.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hobson pushes Myres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Myres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobson is leaning against Myres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hobson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Myres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myres tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson slips under a jab.#CL#
Hobson forces Myres back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson stalling. #T2#
Myres takes a shot to the head.
Myres is trying to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling him.
I was talking to Hobson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myres.
Myres takes a swing at Hobson's ribcage but misses.
Hobson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hobson punishes Myres's body with a nice straight punch.
Hobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myres.
Hobson connects with a single shot there.
Myres throws a shot from downtown. Hobson moves away and avoids it.
Hobson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Myres is rocked!
Hobson lands a jab to Myres's midsection.
Myres is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
Hobson drops Myres with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hobson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Our winner, Mitchell Hobson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rob Myres was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry for crappy performance tonight guys, I'll be back better than ever next time out '.

Event: DFC 13: Hobson Vs Kicker
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Kicker wants to clinch.
Kicker lands with a shot to the body.
Kicker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Kicker keeps it at a distance.
Kicker with the counter takedown but Hobson avoids it easily.
Hobson slips under a jab from Kicker.
Hobson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hobson throws a hook to the side of Kicker's head but Kicker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hobson lands a jab to the head.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson tries to bum rush Kicker with a series of wild strikes but Kicker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson misses with a double jab.
Kicker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicker ducks under a wild hook from Hobson.
Kicker moves out of range as Hobson strikes.
Kicker lands an overhand right.
Hobson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL#
Kicker gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kicker's efforts to push away.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker has Hobson pushed against the cage.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Kicker's head.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kicker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Kicker controls the action.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Kicker has Hobson pressed against the cage.
Kicker lands a body shot.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Kicker is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Kicker lands a shoulder strike.
Kicker misses with a body punch.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hobson.
Hobson is breathing heavily.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Kicker is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kicker fails to land. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hobson on the inside. #BC2#
Kicker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson tries to clinch but Kicker is having none of it.
Kicker is looking to clinch.
Hobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicker manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kicker gets a clinch.
Kicker scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker.
Kicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kicker.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kicker lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Kicker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kicker throws a right and a left that Hobson avoids nicely.
Kicker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hobson checks it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hobson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kicker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hobson scrambles back to his feet.
Hobson tries to clinch but Kicker is having none of it.
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
Kicker tries to clinch but Hobson moves out of range.
Kicker misses with a two punch combination.
Kicker misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Kicker.
Kicker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hobson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands an overhand right.
Hobson lands an overhand right.
Hobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicker manages to avoid it.
James Kicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kicker.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hobson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker with a hook.
Hobson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hobson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kicker scores with a shot to the body.
Hobson tries to clinch there but Kicker circles away.
Hobson swings for the body but Kicker moves out of range.
Hobson connects with a right hand. Kicker shakes it off.
Kicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hobson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kicker keeps the fight on the outside.
Kicker swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Kicker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've been informed that Kicker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Kicker circles away and keeps his distance.
Kicker tries to clinch up.
A big right from Kicker misses.
Kicker throws a right hand that Hobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hobson also avoids with ease.#T2#
Hobson moves away from the strike by Kicker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hobson connects with a body shot.
Hobson scores with a hook.
Kicker slips under a jab.
Kicker misses the shot to the body.
Hobson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kicker manages to circle out of the way.
Hobson works the jab nicely.
Kicker takes a swing at Hobson's ribcage but misses.
Hobson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hobson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kicker, pushing him back against the cage.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson cracks Kicker with a nice body shot.
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kicker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
Hobson is working Kicker over against the cage.
Kicker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kicker lands with a left to the head.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Kicker.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
James Kicker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Kicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kicker tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Kicker lands an uppercut.
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kicker. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kicker closes the distance and clinches.
Kicker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobson, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Kicker manages to break the clinch.
Kicker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hobson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kicker catches Hobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Hobson tries to keep at a distance but Kicker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Kicker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Kicker stalling against the cage. #T1#
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kicker prevents it.
Hobson pushes Kicker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Kicker is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kicker has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hobson.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kicker is leaning against Hobson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kicker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kicker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kicker.
Kicker misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicker controls his hands.
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson is trying to pull guard but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson. #T3#
Kicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kicker - that landed with a thud.
Kicker pushes Hobson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Kicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kicker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobson walks into a stiff left hand from Kicker.
Hobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kicker.
Hobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kicker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Kicker clinches up against the cage.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicker tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Kicker back against the cage.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Kicker avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage. #T4#
Kicker lands a right hand.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kicker presses Hobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Kicker misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hobsons head.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kicker digs a right hand underneath Hobson's ribcage. Hobson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicker's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kicker.
Kicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kicker really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobson throws a hook but Kicker avoids it easily.
Kicker scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Kicker closes the distance and pushes Hobson back into the cage.
Kicker is pushing Hobson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson lands an uppercut.
Kicker lands a body punch.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Kicker is pushing Hobson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kicker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicker lands a shot to the body.
Kicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kicker.
Kicker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kicker.
A short right from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson tries for a takedown but Kicker manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Kicker.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Kicker.
A nice left hand lands by Kicker.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kicker.
Hobson tries to work over Kicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicker effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Kicker breaks from the clinch.
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Kicker. That snapped Hobson's head back.
Kicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kicker connects with a body shot.#CL#
Hobson clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kicker.
Stalling in the clinch from Kicker.
Kicker stalling in the clinch.
Kicker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kicker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kicker scores with a shot to the side of Hobson's head. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker lands with a left to the head.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kicker.
Kicker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hobson.
Kicker blocking some punches.
Kicker lands a right hand.
Kicker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicker scores with a hook to the body.
Kicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kicker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kicker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Kicker.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kicker. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Kicker as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kicker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kicker lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Hobson is rocked!
Kicker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Oh Hobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kicker pushes Hobson against the cage. Kicker is working some dirty boxing. Kicker pushes off with a quick right hook! Hobson goes down! Hobson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kicker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kicker!
James Kicker is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, James Kicker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 8: Sonjay Vs Hobson
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Narumbatangalang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hobson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Narumbatangalang in his tracks. #CL2#
Hobson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Narumbatangalang manages to break the clinch.
Narumbatangalang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narumbatangalang misses with a low kick.
Narumbatangalang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narumbatangalang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Narumbatangalang throws a sloppy head kick and Hobson moves out of range easily.
Narumbatangalang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Narumbatangalang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narumbatangalang throws a hook but Hobson blocks it.
Narumbatangalang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Sonjay Narumbatangalang has been cut.
Narumbatangalang avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Narumbatangalang gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
Narumbatangalang misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narumbatangalang backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson is working Narumbatangalang over against the cage.
Narumbatangalang lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards. #T1#
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Narumbatangalang.#BC#
Narumbatangalang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Narumbatangalang misses the target.
Hobson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Narumbatangalang right on the button. Narumbatangalang goes down! Hobson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hobson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mitchell Hobson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFC 23
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartacus defending well as Hobson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Spartacus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hobson doesn't seem phased though.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hobson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage. #CL#
Hobson has Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson is working Spartacus over against the cage.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Spartacus avoids it by throwing Hobson back 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!
Spartacus stops a takedown attempt from Hobson.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Spartacus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartacus tries to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling the position.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Hobson lands a body punch.
Spartacus is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spartacus has his back to the cage.
I was talking to Hobson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spartacus is trying to break free.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Spartacus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Hobson gets a clinch.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartacus presses Hobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Spartacus takes a shot to the head.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spartacus up against the cage.
Hobson lands a left hand. #T2#
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartacus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Spartacus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartacus swinging wildly here.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Spartacus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hobson pushes Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartacus tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Hobson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Good body shot from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spartacus takes a shot to the head.
Spartacus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartacus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Spartacus wants to break free but Hobson has control. #T4#
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Spartacus looks winded!
Hobson is pushing Spartacus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Hobson.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Hobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartacus is trying to force a seperation but Hobson has the dominant position.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartacus.
Spartacus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Hobson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus throws a strike but Hobson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hobson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spartacus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hobson.
Hobson throws a big shot that misses.
Spartacus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hobson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartacus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartacus.#CL#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Spartacus missing with knees to the body.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Hobson.
Hobson 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 nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Spartacus avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartacus blocks an uppercut.
Spartacus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson cracks Spartacus with a nice body shot.#BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartacus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.#T1#
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Hobson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Spartacus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson missing with a left hand there. Spartacus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartacus swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spartacus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartacus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson scores with a nice head shot.
Spartacus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Hobson drives through and clinches with Spartacus against the cage.
Spartacus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Spartacus blocking some punches.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hobson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartacus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spartacus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Spartacus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Spartacus tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartacus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Hobson is leaning against Spartacus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartacus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Hobson cracks Spartacus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spartacus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hobson finish him? #ROC#
Spartacus is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thracian Spartacus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hobson moves into the clinch successfully.
Spartacus is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Spartacus seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hobson drags the fight down to the ground.
Hobson pulls Spartacus in close to his closed guard and prevents Spartacus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Spartacus is looking to work some ground and pound but Hobson has wrist control.
Hobson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hobson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hobson prevents Spartacus from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thracian Spartacus'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.
#R3#
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobson is just out of range.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartacus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Hobson prevents Spartacus from breaking the clinch.
Hobson keeps control of Spartacus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Spartacus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson keeps control of Spartacus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartacus.
Spartacus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Hobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Mitchell Hobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
Spartacus working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Spartacus tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Spartacus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Spartacus's head.
Spartacus blocks an uppercut.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson has Spartacus pressed against the cage, preventing Spartacus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spartacus prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson lands a right hand. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hobson rushes Spartacus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson works on Spartacus's body with a couple of short punches.
Hobson lands a left hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson works on Spartacus's body with a couple of short punches.
Hobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson. #BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartacus on the side of the head.
Hobson lands a jab.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartacus can do to turn this around?#CL#
Hobson clinches up with Spartacus and pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spartacus.#T3#
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson dips a shoulder and cracks Spartacus with a mighty uppercut! Spartacus falls back against the cage and Hobson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Spartacus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hobson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Mitchell Hobson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AFC 21
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Mar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hobson throws an overhand right that lands on Mar's shoulder, as Mar tries to avoid the shot.
Mar moves out of range as Hobson strikes.
Mar throws out a counter right but Hobson avoids it with no problem.
Hobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mar misses with a looping right.
Hobson misses with an uppercut.
Mar fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Hobson closes the distance and pushes Mar back into the cage.
Mar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling him.
Mar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mar tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mar's coach down at Better Alternative ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Hobson is leaning against Mar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mar's elbow.
A short left from Hobson.
Hobson prevents Mar from breaking the clinch.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Mar working hard to break the clinch.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mar takes a shot to the head.
Mar is trying to break free.
Mar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Hobson. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mar fails to land.
Hobson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Mar.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mar.
Mar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobson lands a body punch.
Mar tries to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling the position.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Mar controls the action.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Hobson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mar counters with a stiff right hand.
Hobson is looking to clinch.
Mar misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Mar slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobson. Mar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hobson.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mar keeps the fight on the outside.
Mar jabs Hobson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hobson looks to land a right hand but Mar moved out of range.
Hobson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hobson misses with a right hand
letting Mar counter with a right hand.
Mar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hobson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mar counters with a nice body shot.
Hobson moves in looking to clinch but Mar pushes him off.
Hobson looks to throw the jab but Mar is out of range.
Mar is looking for the big counter here.#T4##CL#
Hobson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson works on Mar's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Mar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mar misses with a punch to the body.
Mar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mar can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mar.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mar's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mar to counter with a crisp jab.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mar misses with a wild combination.
Mar cracks Hobson with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Hobson closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Good body shot from Mar.
Hobson gets through Mar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mar's elbow.
Mar blocking some punches.
Hobson prevents Mar from breaking the clinch.
Mar is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Hobson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Hobson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hobson instigates a clinch.
Mar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mar.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hobson prevents Mar from breaking the clinch.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Mar throws a one two combo.
Nam Kyu Mar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mar throws a right and a left that Hobson avoids nicely.
Hobson misses with a right hand
and Mar counters with a two punch combo.
Mar slips under a jab.
Hobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Mar.
Hobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mar can do to turn this around?
Hobson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson lands an uppercut.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Mar.
Mar tries to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling the position.
Mar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hobson is keeping busy.
Hobson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson. #T3#
Mar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Mar blocks an uppercut.
Mar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobson up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mar.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mar controls his hands.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mar tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson misses with a body punch. #T4#
Mar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mar backwards.
Mar is trying to force a seperation but Hobson has the dominant position.
Mar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell Hobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Hobson.
Mar looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Mar trying to stall but Hobson improves his position.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mar.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Mar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hobson wants to clinch
letting Mar counter with a right hand.
Nam Kyu Mar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hobson tries to clinch
letting Mar counter with a right hand.
Mar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mar's hands.
Mar misses with a few strikes there.
Hobson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mar manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson tries to clinch but Mar moves away
and Mar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Mar gets tackled into the cage by Hobson. Hobson maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mar tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Hobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Mar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hobson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mar's efforts to push away.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Mar stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position. #BC2#
Mar breaks the clinch.
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
Mar misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Mar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mar circles away quickly and effectively.
Mar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hobson looks to clinch
and Mar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hobson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mar! He's out on his feet! Hobson rushes in and drops Mar with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson retains his welterweight title!
Mitchell Hobson 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.
In defeat, Nam Kyu Mar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humble in victory and defeat. I'll be back. '.

Event: AFC 18
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Hobson tries to clinch up but Mar circles away and keeps his distance.
Hobson misses with a double jab
and Mar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mar ducks under a wild hook from Hobson.
Hobson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobson throws out the jab.
Mar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mar misses the shot to the body.
Hobson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mar 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.
Mar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson moves to clinch but Mar breaks away
and Mar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hobson thinking.
Hobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mar.
Mar throws a good cross that connects.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson throws an off balance right hand
and Mar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hobson misses with a hook
and Mar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hobson misses with the combination.
Mar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hobson dodges the punch combination from Mar.
Mar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Mar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hobson.
Hobson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobson defending well as Mar loads up on a big left hand.
Hobson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hobson thinking. #CL2#
Hobson clinches up with Mar and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Mar avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Hobson.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Mar's head.
Hobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mar blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Hobson.
Hobson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mar counters with a left and a right that stings Hobson.
Hobson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mar connects with a jab.
Mar slips a jab from Hobson.
Mar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Hobson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mar circles away quickly and effectively.
Hobson misses with a body shot.
Mar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hobson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hobson wants to clinch
and Mar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hobson moves to clinch but Mar breaks away
and Mar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hobson dodges the punch combination from Mar.
Hobson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mar counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Hobson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mar throws a shot from downtown. Hobson moves away and avoids it.
Hobson closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Mar counter with a right hand.
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!
Mar misses with a few strikes there.
Hobson misses with a body punch
and Mar counters with a nice uppercut.
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mar moves away.
Mar throws a big counter combination but Hobson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hobson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mar scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nam Kyu Mar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nam Kyu Mar is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobson moves to clinch but Mar breaks away
and Mar counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Mar misses.
Hobson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobson.
Mar misses the jab.
Hobson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mar.
Hobson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Mar to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson misses with an uppercut
and Mar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Hobson.
A jab from Hobson finds it's way through Mar's defenses. #ROC2#
Mar is rocked!
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Mar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Mar throws a series of punches but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mar seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Mar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Mar prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Hobson - that landed with a thud.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson digs a right hand into Mar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mar's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mar.
Hobson gets through Mar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Mar fails to land.
Hobson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Hobson.
Hobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hobson jumps guard but Mar stands there with Hobson around his waist. Hobson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hobson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Mar.
Mar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mar stalling the fight.
Hobson works on Mar's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Mar.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mar blocking some punches.
Hobson lands a shot to the body.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mar.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mar. #T4#
Mar lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hobson has Mar up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mar slips a straight right by Hobson.
It looked like Mar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hobson.
A lazy left from Hobson finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hobson tries to clinch but Mar is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mar misses its target.
Hobson slips under a jab.
Hobson tries to counter with a clinch but Mar shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hobson misses.
Hobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobson moves in looking to clinch but Mar pushes him off.
Mar throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Come on Mar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hobson misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hobson.
Mar prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mar lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Mar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mar throws a head punch that misses.
Mar has had enough of the clinch but Hobson keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Mar blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mar.
Hobson scores with a hook to the body.
Hobson digs a right hand underneath Mar's ribcage. Mar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Mar.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mar digs a right hand into Hobson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobson's gas tank. #T3#
Mar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Mar avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson pushes Mar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mar backwards.
Hobson blocking some punches.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mar's efforts to push away.#T4#
Mar trying to control the position but instead, Hobson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mar into the cage.
Hobson misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mar blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mar.
A body shot lands from Hobson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mar blocking some punches.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hobson scores with a body shot.
Hobson tries to clinch up.
Mar throws a right and a left that Hobson avoids nicely.
Hobson wants to counter with a clinch but Mar pushes him away.
A left and a right from Mar both land. Nice combination.
Hobson ducks under a wild hook from Mar.
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Mar misses.
Mar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobson throws out the jab.
Mar throws a body punch but Hobson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson closes the distance but Mar moves to the side
and Mar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mar defending well as Hobson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hobson moves in looking to clinch but Mar pushes him off.
A slow jab from Hobson misses its intended target.
Hobson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hobson misses with a hook
and Mar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mar in his tracks.
Hobson tries to clinch but Mar moves away
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hobson has closed the distance and engaged Mar in a clinch.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Mar avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hobson lands with a short shot to the head.
Mar blocking some punches.
Mar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mar is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mar has his back to the cage.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Hobson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hobson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mar smiles and moves away.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mar slips under a jab from Hobson.#T3#
Hobson throws a right hand that misses
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hobson misses with an uppercut
and Mar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hobson lands a nice hook to Mar's body. Mar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hobson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Mar misses its target.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Mar is avoiding it.
Mar swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Nice shot lands for Hobson.
Hobson misses with a combination
and Mar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hobson.
Hobson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hobson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobson tries to clinch up but Mar circles away and keeps his distance.
Hobson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mar on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hobson misses with a body shot
and Mar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mar swinging wildly here.
Hobson swings widly with a right hand
and Mar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nam Kyu Mar 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hobson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mar connects with the punch.
Mar cracks Hobson with an open hand slap.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hobson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobson ducks under a wild hook from Mar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson misses with a hook to the body
and Mar counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Mar.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mar misses with a hook.#T1#
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mar backwards.
Hobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mar backwards.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar just leaning against Hobson, taking a breather.
Hobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Mar fails to land. #T2#
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Mar blocking some punches.
Hobson pushes Mar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hobson.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hobson throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hobson throws out a powerful jab.
Hobson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mar looks to clinch but Hobson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Mitchell Hobson 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.
Nam Kyu Mar was interviewed post fight and said 'Humble in victory and defeat. I'll be back. '.

Event: AFC 14
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Hobson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hobson looks to clinch
enabling Mar to counter with a crisp jab.
Hobson closes the distance but Mar moves to the side
and Mar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobson misses with a right hand
and Mar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hobson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hobson tries to clinch but Mar is having none of it.
Mar is looking for the big counter here.
Hobson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mar counters with a stiff right hand.
Mar's coach down at Better Alternative ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson throws an off balance right hand
and Mar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell Hobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Mar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mar.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mar circles away.
Hobson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mar circles away.
Mar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mar defending well as Hobson loads up on a big left hand.
Mar throws a one two combo.
Hobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hobson.
Hobson slips under a jab.
Mar throws a shot to the body.
Hobson throws a right hand that misses
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mar.
Mar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Hobson clinches with his opponent.
Mar lands with a short shot to the head.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson works on Mar's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hobson.
Hobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mars head.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hobson scores with a hook to the body.
Hobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Mar. #T3#
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Mar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Mar.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mar is trying to push Hobson away but Hobson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Mar. #T4#
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mar trying to control the position but instead, Hobson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mar into the cage.
Hobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mar backwards.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mar.
Hobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mar backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mar.
Mar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson tries a body shot but Mar blocks it.
Hobson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nam Kyu Mar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mar keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nam Kyu Mar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hobson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mar counters with a stiff right hand.
Hobson cracks Mar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mar misses with a double jab.
Hobson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hobson has Mar up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Mar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mar blocks an uppercut.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mar blocking some punches.
Hobson blocking some punches.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Mar avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage. #BC#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hobson misses with a left hand
and Mar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hobson throws an off balance right hand
and Mar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobson misses with an uppercut. Mar saw that one coming.
Mar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hobson closes the distance but Mar moves to the side
and Mar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Mar stuns Hobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hobson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobson wants to clinch but Mar slips to the side
and Mar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mar.
Mar is looking for the big counter here.
Hobson tries to clinch
and Mar counters with a straight right hand.
Hobson misses with a body punch
and Mar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobson at a distance.
Hobson swings widly with a right hand
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mar ducks under a wild hook from Hobson.
Hobson looks to clinch
and Mar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Hobson rushes Mar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A short uppercut from Mar.
Mar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson ducks right into an uppercut from Mar.
A combination from Mar does no damage.
Hobson misses with an uppercut
letting Mar counter with a right hand.
Hobson darts in trying to clinch
and Hobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hobson misses with an uppercut. Mar saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Mar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mar misses with a looping right.
As Mar tries to get set, Hobson tries to push him back and clinch up but Mar manages to avoid the attempt.
Hobson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hobson looks to clinch
enabling Mar to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hobson.
Hobson wants to clinch
and Mar counters with a nice uppercut.
Nam Kyu Mar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hobson misses with a hook
enabling Mar to counter with a crisp jab.
Mar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobson throws out the jab.
Hobson tries to clinch up
letting Mar counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nam Kyu Mar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hobson avoids the body shot from Mar.
Mar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hobson back to the cage. Mar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hobson moves away from the strike by Mar.
Hobson darts in trying to clinch
and Mar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hobson wants to clinch but Mar slips to the side
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Hobson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mar tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mar lands a right hand.
Mar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hobson tries to work over Mar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hobson gets through Mar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hobson stalling in the clinch but Mar improves position.
Mitchell Hobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mar backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mar.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Mar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Mar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Mar is rocked!#T2#
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mar is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
Mar digs a good hook to Hobson's body.
Mar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hobson.
Mar seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Mar keeps it at a distance.
Mar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hobson takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mar fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Hobson throws a hook but Mar avoids it easily.#CL#
Hobson closes the distance and pushes Mar back into the cage.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mar tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mar blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mar blocking some punches.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Mar is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mar has his back to the cage.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Mar. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hobson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mar scrambles back to his feet.
Mar missing with a left hand there. Hobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hobson looks to clinch
and Hobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobson misses with a body shot
and Mar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobson looks to clinch
and Mar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mar counter with a right hand.
Hobson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hobson misses with a left hand
and Mar counters with a nice body shot.
Mar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Hobson darts in and clinches Mar up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mitchell Hobson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Hobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Hobson swings widly with a right hand
and Hobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Hobson clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mar fails to land.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mar controls his hands.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Mar controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Mar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Mar is trying to break free.#T1#
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mars head.
Hobson has a couple of punches blocked by Mar.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Mar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobson misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mar stalling in the clinch but Hobson improves position.
Mar is trying to push Hobson away but Hobson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mar blocking some punches.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Mar prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson prevents Mar from breaking the clinch.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mar has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
Hobson can't find room to land a body shot as Mar controls the action.
Hobson keeps control of Mar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mar prevents a body shot from Hobson. #T3#
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mar backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson lands a body punch.
Mar is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Mar blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Mar to work. #T4#
Mar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Mar's head.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson lands a left hand.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hobson digs a right hand into Mar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mar's gas tank.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Mar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson had his way with Nam Kyu Mar in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Mar takes one to the side of the head.
Hobson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mar throws a hook but Hobson avoids it easily.
Hobson misses the jab.
Mar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hobson wants to clinch up but Mar keeps it at a distance.
Hobson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson tries to clinch there but Mar circles away.
Hobson punishes Mar's body with a nice straight punch.
Hobson is looking to clinch but Mar is avoiding it.
Hobson throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Hobson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hobson throws an overhand right that lands on Mar's shoulder, as Mar tries to avoid the shot.
Hobson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mar counter with a right hand.
Hobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Mar scores with a four punch combination!
Hobson misses with a series of wild punches.
Mar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mar misses with a hook. Hobson ducked under it nicely.
Mar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Hobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mar.#T2#
Hobson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mar counters with a nice uppercut.
Mar drops his hands momentarily and Hobson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mar throws a looping overhand right but Hobson ducks down to avoid it.
Hobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mar was well out of range. Poor timing from Hobson.
Hobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mar counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mar.
Mar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mar counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mar misses with an uppercut. Hobson saw that one coming.
Mar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mar!
Hobson misses with a hook
and Mar counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Hobson is rocked!
Hobson works Mar's body with a nice hook.
Hobson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Hobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mar digs a good hook to Hobson's body.
Hobson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mar counters with a straight right hand.
Mar slips a jab from Hobson.
Mar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hobson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mar duly obliges. #T4#
Hobson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mar scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Mar tries to keep at a distance but Hobson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mar lands with a light punch inside.
Hobson throws a head punch that misses.
Mar lands a left hand. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson tries to clinch but Mar moves out of range.
Hobson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hobson misses the body punch
and Mar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hobson closes the distance but Mar moves to the side
enabling Mar to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nam Kyu Mar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nam Kyu Mar!
Nam Kyu Mar is the new welterweight champion!
Nam Kyu Mar gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AFC10
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Hobson lands with a good body shot.
Hobson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Hobson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tash, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hobson is leaning against Tash and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson presses Tash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Hobson.
Tash struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson tries a body shot but Tash blocks it.
Hobson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Hobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobson misses with some punches.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson letting Tash take a breather here.
Tash scores with a hook to the body.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tash.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Tash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tash gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tash. #T2#
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Tash blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tash misses with a body shot #CL#
and Hobson moves into the clinch.
Tash has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hobson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tash can turn it around.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tash backwards.
Hobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Tash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tash throws a head punch that misses.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hobson fails to land.
Hobson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Tash is trying to break free.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson misses with some punches. #T4##BC2#
Tash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hobson misses the shot to the body.
Hobson throws a right and a left that Tash avoids nicely.
Hobson tries to clinch but Tash moves out of range.
Tash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Tash.
Hobson blocks the elbow strike.
Tash can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Tash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson tries to work over Tash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hobson working aggressively here.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tash can do to turn this around?
Hobson misses with a wild body shot.
Hobson misses with a looping right.#CL#
Hobson has closed the distance and engaged Tash in a clinch.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Hobson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tash can't break the clinch. #BC#
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hobson is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hobson is looking to wear down Tash with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tash throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tash throws out the jab. #T1#
Tash fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Tash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hobson.
Tash throws out a counter right but Hobson avoids it with no problem.
Tash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tash swats away the attempt to clinch by Hobson.
Tash is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tash shoots for a double leg takedown but Hobson sprawls well. He's pushed Tash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tash.
Hobson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tash doesn't seem bothered though.
Tash swinging wildly here.
Tash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Ilbert Tash has been cut.
Tash misses with an uppercut. Hobson saw that one coming.
Hobson tries to clinch but Tash moves out of range. #CL#
Hobson has closed the distance and engaged Tash in a clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Mitchell Hobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tash is trying to break free.
Tash avoiding damage.
Hobson works on Tash's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tash breaks the clinch.
Tash keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tash! But no joy.
Tash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tash throws a head kick but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Tash is rocked!
Hobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tash is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
Tash throws a body punch but Hobson moves out of range. #CL#
Hobson clinches up against the cage.
Hobson lands a right hand.
Tash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tash to his knees! Hobson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson is the new welterweight champion!
Mitchell Hobson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Beast Mode Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ilbert Tash spoke after the fight, saying 'If only I had been called Sue I might have won this fight.'.

Event: AFC8
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hobson. That snapped Hall's head back.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Hobson sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hobson pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hobson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hobson.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hobson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Hall wants the takedown. Hobson is fighting it off but Hall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hobson's guard against the cage.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hobson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Hall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Hobson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hobson slips a straight right by Hall.#T2#
Hobson lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
Erwin Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target. #CL2#
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hobson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hall blocks a body shot from Hobson.
Hall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hobson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson lands a nice uppercut.
Hobson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head. #CUT2#
It looks like Erwin Hall has been cut.
Hobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Hobson lands with a right to the head.
Hobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hall is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hobson pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Hobson clinches up against the cage.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
Hobson lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hobson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hall to his knees! Hobson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Beast Mode Supplements, into his post fight interview.

Event: BeastMode USA
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Hobson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Pingris misses its intended target.
Hobson swings for the body but Pingris moves out of range. #CL#
Hobson clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Pingris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pingris throws an elbow but it misses.
Pingris wants to stall.
Pingris tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pingris backwards.
Pingris takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Pingris has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Pingris backwards.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson. #ROC#
Pingris is rocked!
Pingris tries a body shot but Hobson blocks it.
Pingris is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
Hobson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pingris looks winded!#T1#
Hobson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pingris's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pingris drops to his knees and Hobson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Hobson scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Karl Benson has been cut.
Hobson digs a good hook to Benson's body.
Hobson lands a jab.
Hobson scores with a three punch combo!
Hobson misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Hobson clinches up with Benson and pushes him back against the cage.
Benson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hobson to keep the fight standing.
Hobson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Benson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
Hobson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benson or not. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hobson.
Hobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Benson is rocked!
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson throws a big uppercut that drops Benson! More strikes from Hobson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Benson lies dazed against the cage as Hobson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Dubois closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hobson's guard.
Hobson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hobson 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.
Dubois throwing strikes from guard but Hobson blocks nicely.
Hobson seems keen to control Dubois's posture.
Dubois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hobson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubois stopping the sweep attempt from Hobson.
Dubois trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dubois is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dubois takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Chad Dubois has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Hobson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hobson.
Hobson scores with a hook to the body. Dubois takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Hobson lands a big right hand that sends Dubois crashing to the mat! Hobson stays standing though and waves Dubois back to his feet!#ROC2#
Dubois is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hobson clinches with his opponent.
Oh Dubois is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hobson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dubois's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dubois drops to his knees and Hobson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
St Georges takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Hobson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Hobson clinches with his opponent.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Hobson.
Hobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Georges tries to break free but Hobson pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hobson lands a body punch.
St Georges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
Hobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Georges or not.
St Georges using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Georges just leaning against Hobson, taking a breather. #T1#
Hobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
St Georges is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hobson.
St Georges is breathing heavily.
Hobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Still in the clinch, Hobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh St Georges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hobson.
Hobson scores with a hook to the body.
St Georges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hobson dips a shoulder and cracks St Georges with a mighty uppercut! St Georges falls back against the cage and Hobson unloads with a barrage of strikes! St Georges is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hobson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Hobson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hobson lands with a left to the head.
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Hobson - that landed with a thud.
Burns jumps guard but Hobson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Hobson slowing the pace effectively.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Hobson on the inside.
Hobson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Hobson lands a body punch.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hobson lands a nice uppercut.
Hobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Hobson lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
A shot in the inside from Hobson. #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hobson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Hobson. #T2#
Hobson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Burns to his knees! Hobson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!

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