Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoshino.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoshino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kape manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kape swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Hoshino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Kape gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino 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.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kape displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hoshino up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoshino.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hoshino presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Hoshino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kape seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoshino can turn it around.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kape tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Kape's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape blocking some punches.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow. #T4#
Hoshino misses with an elbow over the top.
Kape presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Kape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape tries to stall but Hoshino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kape was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Kape throws a lazy body kick
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Kape connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Hoshino misses
and Kape counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kape tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Kape moves out of range.
Kape moves forwards but Hoshino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Hoshino does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
letting Kape counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kape misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch.
Kape looking to stall.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kape lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
Kape lands a body shot.
Hoshino blocking some punches. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape takes a shot to the 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!
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land. #T3#
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Kape is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Hoshino lands an elbow inside that Kape shrugs off.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshino throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Kape controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino lands a left hand.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Kape leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Kape avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape is pushing Hoshino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mafula Kape will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Kape.
Hoshino tries to counter with a clinch but Kape shakes him off and moves away.
Kape slips under a jab.
Kape takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Kape closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoshino throws an elbow but misses.
Kape pushes Hoshino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape misses with some punches.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Kape presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Hoshino blocking some punches. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kape.
Kape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Kape is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kape misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kape lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kape.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kape.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino being controlled against the cage.
Hoshino cracks Kape with a nice body shot.#T3#
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hoshino.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kape.
Kape working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape digs a right hand underneath Hoshino's ribcage. Hoshino let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Kape misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Kape.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape blocking some punches.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kape as the two fighters clinch.
Mafula Kape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoshino lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mafula Kape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kape, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafula Kape!

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hoshino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoshino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hernandez is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands. #T1#
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez stalling the fight.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.#BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hernandez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hoshino scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino tries to move into range but Hernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hoshino rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
A short right from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a right hand.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshino prevents it.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino. #TD2#
Hernandez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hoshino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hernandez showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but Hoshino is having none of it.
Hernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head. #T4#
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Hoshino dodges it nicely.
Hernandez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoshino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Hoshino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hernandez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez misses the body punch
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
As Hernandez tries to get set, Hoshino tries to push him back and clinch up but Hernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hoshino misses with a kick to the body
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Hernandez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.#T1#
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hernandez.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Hoshino walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hernandez walks into a straight right hand from Hoshino.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoshino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
Hoshino throws a counter high kick but Hernandez was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Hernandez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hernandez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Hoshino. #CL2#
Hernandez rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hernandez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Hernandez.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Arturo Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino taking a breather.#T4#
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - Hoshino had a free shot at his head there.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses #CL#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Hernandez and move into the clinch.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
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#
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoshino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
Hernandez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino sizes up Hernandez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hoshino wants to clinch.#T2#
Hoshino is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino throws a quick counter head kick but Hernandez was just out of range.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Hernandez.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Hernandez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoshino tries to land a body kick
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez throws a right and a left that Hoshino avoids nicely.
Hoshino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Hoshino instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Hernandez tightens his grip and picks Hoshino up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoshino manages to land in guard.
Hoshino wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 132:Queiroz v Karjalainen
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoshino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Hoshino throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Hoshino fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoshino 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Brown distracts Hoshino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Hoshino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brown off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hoshino closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoshino's guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoshino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown postures up in Hoshino's guard and throws a big left but Hoshino blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown prevents Hoshino from getting back to his feet.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoshino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoshino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoshino is keeping the position for now.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoshino has wrist control.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoshino is retaining full guard.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoshino has wrist control.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown stops Hoshino from standing up.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Hoshino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoshino is retaining full guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoshino wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Brown throws a strike but Hoshino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Hoshino gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hoshino misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Hoshino is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Brown has Hoshino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hoshino tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Hoshino's guard.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Hoshino blocks nicely.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoodoo Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoodoo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoshino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Hoshino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshino's waist but Hoshino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side. #T1#
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoshino jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoshino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Hoshino sprawls well.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Hoshino sprawls well.
Hoshino lands a jab.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoshino is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hoshino. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
Brown slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Hoshino avoids it well and moves away.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Hoshino is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.#T4#
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Brown is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Brown is trying to trip Hoshino. He has hold of a leg but Hoshino is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown stops Hoshino from standing up.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoshino is keeping the position for now.
Brown won't allow Hoshino to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Hoshino wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.
Brown swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Hoshino, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Hoshino against the cage but Hoshino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Brown throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brown throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hoshino works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hoshino pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hoshino's thigh. Hoshino counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown prevents Hoshino from getting back to his feet.
Brown postures up in Hoshino's guard and throws a big left but Hoshino blocks it.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoshino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoshino's guard. #T2#
Hoshino looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Hoshino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Brown there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hoshino is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a head shot.#T3#
You get the feeling that Hoshino really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hoshino turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Hoshino's temple.
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hoshino's thigh. Hoshino counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hoshino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Hoshino is keeping the position.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoshino wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Brown pushes down on Hoshino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown throwing shots but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hoodoo Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov with a hook.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Hoshino is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
Hoshino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoshino tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino slows down the pace here.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Hoshino. #T2##TD#
Kersikov decides to pull guard.
Kersikov pulls Hoshino in close to prevent any damage.
Hoshino postures up.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov pulls Hoshino in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoshino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Hoshino takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoshino lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoshino scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoshino's guard.#T1#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Hoshino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Hoshino!#REVB#
Hoshino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kersikov is proving hard to escape from.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hoshino is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kersikov looks to land a strike but Hoshino avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Hoshino blocks nicely.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Hoshino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Hoshino!#REVB#
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for a guillotine here but Hoshino defends easily.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Hoshino jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Hoshino's belly button to the back.
Hoshino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Hoshino catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Hoshino with a hook.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Hoshino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Hoshino is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoshino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Hoshino sprawls well.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range. #T2#
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Hoshino clinches.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.#CL2#
Hoshino clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands. #BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hoshino connects with a body shot.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Hoshino tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance. #CL2#
Hoshino takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoshino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoshino can turn it around.#T4#
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshino walks away with a smile on his face. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuuji Hoshino.
I think Hoshino 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Volodymyr Kersikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'.

Event: DC 119 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVicker scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino tries to land a leg kick but McVicker saw it coming and moves away.
Hoshino checks a low kick from McVicker.
McVicker thuds his shin into the meat of Hoshino's side.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
and McVicker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVicker works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and McVicker moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McVicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
McVicker moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker is looking for the big counter here.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McVicker.
McVicker dives in and grabs Hoshino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshino pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
McVicker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.#T2#
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker feints the counter takedown.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by McVicker.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and McVicker moves out of range easily.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshino but Hoshino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoshino is looking to clinch. #T3#
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from McVicker.
McVicker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from McVicker.
McVicker tries a low kick but Hoshino avoids it.
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but McVicker pushes him off.#TD2#
McVicker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoshino did well to prevent McVicker getting side control.
McVicker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head.
McVicker is keen to just control but Hoshino is a slippery customer.
McVicker lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Hoshino is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoshino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McVicker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoshino tries to kick McVicker off but McVicker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McVicker passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino avoids the body shot from McVicker.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McVicker manages to circle out of the way.
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McVicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a head kick but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoshino steps away.
McVicker fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hoshino moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino. #T1#
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as McVicker controls the action.
McVicker is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino is controlling him.
Hoshino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVicker tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McVicker prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVicker's defenses.
Hoshino pushes McVicker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
McVicker can't get the takedown.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVicker wants a takedown but no success here.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McVicker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to clinch
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshino.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
Hoshino doesn't manage to clinch there - McVicker circles away.
McVicker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoshino tries to work over McVicker's front leg with a kick but McVicker checks it.
McVicker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hoshino.
Hoshino motions for McVicker to come forward. Hoshino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVicker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVicker digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Hoshino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McVicker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoshino defends it well.
McVicker misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McVicker throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McVicker misses with a two punch combination.
McVicker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshino's waist but Hoshino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McVicker off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Hoshino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker misses with a double jab.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Prince McVicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McVicker doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Hoshino forces McVicker back against the cage and clinches.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoshino throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
McVicker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
McVicker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but McVicker saw that one coming.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
McVicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVicker.
McVicker throws a chopping leg kick but Hoshino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.#T2#
McVicker misses with a body shot.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that McVicker sees coming a mile off.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from McVicker.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino closes the distance but McVicker moves to the side
and McVicker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McVicker digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks McVicker in the body.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
McVicker cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
McVicker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
McVicker throws a counter combo.
McVicker looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino walks into a straight right hand from McVicker.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. #T4#
McVicker misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
McVicker misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
McVicker throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoshino.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prince McVicker.
I think McVicker 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince McVicker!
During a confident post fight interview, Prince McVicker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 109: Pedersoli v Cholo
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Hoshino.
Barella doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hoshino moves into the clinch.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoshino keeps control of Barella as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Barella.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Barella prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Barella wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoshino won't allow it.
Barella tries to break the clinch but Hoshino is controlling the position. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Hoshino presses Barella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshino to keep the fight standing.
Hoshino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barella.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barella is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoshino is defending well.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.#T2#
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Barella blocks the elbow strike.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Barella leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoshino taking a breather.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoshino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Barella.
Hoshino pushes Barella back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barella tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barella blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Hoshino lands a right hand.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barella can't get the takedown.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barella jumps guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoshino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoshino lands an elbow inside that Barella shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Hoshino.
Barella is trying to force a seperation but Hoshino has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been informed that Barella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Barella.
Barella swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Barella swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Barella misses the shot to the body.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella misses with a body shot.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barella tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barella doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Barella back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barella blocking some punches.
Hoshino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barella changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Barella throws a right and a left that Hoshino avoids nicely.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barella scores with a hook to the body. Hoshino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barella takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoshino lunges at Barella with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barella's hand.
Barella misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Barella.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Barella is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
Barella blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barella's elbow.
Barella takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoshino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barella or not.
Yuuji Hoshino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoshino stalls.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Hoshino. #T3#
Hoshino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
Barella blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Hoshino effectively controlling the action here.
Barella jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoshino lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino lands an elbow inside.
Barella tries to break free but Hoshino pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hoshino manages to get underhooks.
Hoshino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Barella jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barella throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barella looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Barella.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino! #CL#
Barella tries to keep at a distance but Hoshino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barella fails to pull guard.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hoshino manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A short left from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Barella jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Barella has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoshino uses from the top position. #SU#
Hoshino gets to his feet - Barella follows without any prompting.
Barella blocks a head kick by Hoshino.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Barella throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino with a nice cross.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
A punch combination from Barella misses.
Barella throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a head kick. That will keep Barella thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barella lunges at Hoshino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoshino's hand.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barella doesn't seem phased though.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshino swivels and escapes.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barella fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Barella and move into the clinch.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barella.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barella manages to circle out of the way.
Barella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hoshino.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Barella misses with a body shot
and Barella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Hoshino drives through and clinches with Barella against the cage.
Barella wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Hoshino.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Barella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoshino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshino to keep the fight standing.
Barella takes a shot to the head.
Barella tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Hoshino. #T4#
Hoshino stalling against the cage.
Hoshino lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hoshino.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Barella controls the action.
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barella tries to pull guard but Hoshino won't allow it.
Barella wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hoshino.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoshino, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hoshino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
Hoshino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Hoshino coming out on top.#T3#
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoshino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Hoshino connects with a high kick.
Thibodeaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoshino tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoshino.
A jab from Hoshino finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses. #T4#
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Hoshino throws a low kick, looking for Thibodeaux's leg but Thibodeaux calmly moves out of range.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoshino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thibodeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thibodeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Hoshino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshino throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoshino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Hoshino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses. #T1#
Hoshino throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoshino to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoshino misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut!
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux. That did some damage!
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Hoshino steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino looks to throw a body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoshino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux catches Hoshino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Hoshino with a hook.#CL2#
Hoshino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kaiden Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Hoshino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hoshino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action. #BC#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range. #T2#
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoshino throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Hoshino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
A shot to the body from Hoshino misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.#T3#
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Hoshino moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoshino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Hoshino. #T4#
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshino.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Hoshino misses with a low kick.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino avoids it really well and circles away.
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Katajamaki is just out of range.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Katajamaki.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Katajamaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoshino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Katajamaki drives through with a takedown into Hoshino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Katajamaki won't allow Hoshino to get back to his feet.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshino works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki stops Hoshino from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki tries to move into range but Hoshino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino misses with a head kick.
Katajamaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.#T2#
Hoshino stuffs the takedown.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshino but Hoshino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It appears Hoshino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch.
Katajamaki prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Katajamaki wants the takedown. Hoshino is fighting it off but Katajamaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoshino's guard against the cage.

Hoshino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoshino is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hoshino scores with a hook.#T3##CL#
Hoshino instigates a clinch.
Katajamaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katajamaki can't get the takedown.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Katajamaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Katajamaki avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards. #T4#
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Katajamaki avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoshino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshino tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katajamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoshino presses Katajamaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hoshino clinches up against the cage.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Katajamaki controls his hands.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl out of it but Katajamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoshino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown.
Hoshino doesn't manage to clinch there - Katajamaki circles away.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katajamaki shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katajamaki. #CL2#
Katajamaki moves into range and clinches up with Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoshino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino gets through Katajamaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki wants a takedown.
Hoshino taking a breather. #T2#
Katajamaki takes a shot to the head.
Katajamaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoshino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Hoshino is pressed up against the cage. Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshino down to the mat. Hoshino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoshino leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Hoshino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Katajamaki fails to land.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Yuuji Hoshino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.#T3#
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Katajamaki is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Katajamaki is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Hoshino manages to get underhooks.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katajamaki goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katajamaki is breathing heavily.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Hoshino sprawls well.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Hoshino as he connects with a hook.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Katajamaki and move into the clinch.
Hoshino lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Katajamaki walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino throws a one two combo. #ROC#Katajamaki is rocked!
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katajamaki.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Hoshino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Hoshino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshino wants it to stay on the feet.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoshino's guard.
Katajamaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoshino wants to stand up but Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Ari Katajamaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##ES#
Hoshino wriggles free and stands up.
Hoshino leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshino as he avoids it easily.
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but Katajamaki pushes him off.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.#CL#
Hoshino moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Katajamaki tightens his grip and picks Hoshino up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoshino manages to land in guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Hoshino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Katajamaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoshino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katajamaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoshino throws a head kick that half lands.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katajamaki doesn't seem phased though.
Katajamaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katajamaki. #T3#
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Katajamaki back into the cage.
Katajamaki takes a shot to the head.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoshino.
Katajamaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Katajamaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoshino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Katajamaki can turn it around.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
Katajamaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoshino tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Hoshino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katajamaki or not. #T4#
A short right from Hoshino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Katajamaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoshino lands a left hand.
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katajamakis head.
Ari Katajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Hoshino.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
Hoshino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards. #TD2#
Katajamaki has Hoshino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Katajamaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hoshino tumbling to the mat - Katajamaki dives into Hoshino's guard.
Katajamaki prevents Hoshino from getting back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: DC 86: Farfan v Fezzik
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino scores with a nice head shot.
Sterling throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Sterling misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Sterling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoshino is trying to defend but Sterling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hoshino is defending against the submission attempts here by Sterling. #SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Hoshino is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoshino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##ES2#
Hoshino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Sterling misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Sterling 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.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Sterling sees coming a mile off.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sterling's head backwards.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
and Sterling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Sterling misses. #T2#
Hoshino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Sterling misses #CL2#
and Hoshino counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino gets through Sterling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sterling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Sterling manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling misses with a straight right.
Hoshino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sterling wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Hoshino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sterling's head.
Sterling misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a nice body kick.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshino's waist but Hoshino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Hoshino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sterling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a jab to the nose.
Sterling missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sterling.
Sterling appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino wants to clinch up but Sterling keeps it at a distance.
Sterling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sterling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Sterling misses.
Sterling lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoshino moves out of range as Sterling strikes.
Sterling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Sterling.#T4#
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Sterling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sterling scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Sterling misses its target.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Sterling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sterling throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino wants to counter the offense by Sterling and move into the clinch position.
Sterling goes for a double leg but Hoshino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoshino continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sterling pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a hook.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sterling.
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sterling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sterling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sterling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoshino, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoshino keeps working. #SUB#
Sterling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoshino rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sterling's guard! Nice work there by Hoshino!
Hoshino wants to stand but Sterling has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoshino passes into side control.
Sterling is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sterling manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoshino wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sterling is working for a kimura but Hoshino is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sterling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoshino sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling is looking to stall here but Hoshino recovers full guard. #T3#
Sterling wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Sterling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sterling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sterling wants to control but Hoshino is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshino pushes Sterling away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sterling gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sterling swings around for an armbar but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sterling's guard.#SUB#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoshino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoshino preventing the sweep.
Hoshino wants to stand but Sterling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterling seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aljamain Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Hoshino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aljamain Sterling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sterling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sterling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sterling walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
Sterling takes one to the side of the head.
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks Sterling with an uppercut!
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Sterling goes for a double leg but Hoshino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoshino continues to drive forward.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoshino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoshino lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Hoshino.
Sterling jumps guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sterling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Sterling blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sterling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshino prevents it.
Hoshino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino has Sterling pushed against the cage.
Hoshino lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Sterling's takedown attempt.
Hoshino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino lands a body punch.
Sterling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshino to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Hoshino lands an elbow just above Sterling 's eye.
A short right from Hoshino.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino stalling.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Sterling controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Sterling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Hoshino.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sterling tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoshino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Sterling.
A short right from Hoshino.
A short right from Hoshino. #T3#
Hoshino slows down the pace here.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino won't allow it.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino holds him up against the cage and eventually Sterling drops back down to his feet.
Hoshino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sterling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshino walks away with a smile on his face. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sterling swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoshino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sterling.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino holds him up against the cage and eventually Sterling drops back down to his feet.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sterling misses with some punches. #T4#
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Sterling's head.
Sterling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoshino is defending well.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Sterling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
Sterling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino with a nice calf kick.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sterling throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoshino lands a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Aljamain Sterling was interviewed post fight and said 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino with a jab.
Ziegler throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino lands with an uppercut that bounces Ziegler off the cage and back into range.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Ziegler sees coming a mile off.
Ziegler misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino wants to clinch up but Ziegler keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
Ziegler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Ziegler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1##CL#
Hoshino clinches.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Ziegler.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Ziegler.
Ziegler blocking some punches.
Ziegler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ziegler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ziegler cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Ziegler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ziegler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ziegler scores with a shoulder strike.
Ziegler working aggressively here.
Hoshino tries a body shot but Ziegler blocks it. #BC2#
Ziegler breaks from the clinch.
Ziegler slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziegler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoshino lands with a hook. Ziegler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
And Ziegler responds with a good body kick, but Hoshino manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Hoshino clinches up against the cage.
Ziegler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
A short uppercut from Ziegler.
A short body shot lands from Ziegler as the two fighters clinch.
Ziegler tries to circle away but Hoshino has him pinned against the cage.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziegler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ziegler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Ziegler tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Ziegler back against the cage.
Hoshino tries a knee to the head but Ziegler blocks it.
Ziegler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Ziegler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziegler blocks the elbow strike.
Hoshino pushes Ziegler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino blocking some punches. #BC2#
Ziegler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziegler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziegler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziegler misses with a looping right.
Hoshino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Ziegler digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Ziegler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziegler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoshino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoshino throws a head kick but Ziegler moves out of range.
Ziegler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Ziegler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ziegler avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Ziegler throws out a counter right but Hoshino avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino tries to clinch up.
Hoshino backing away here, and Ziegler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino throws a front kick aimed at Ziegler's knee but Ziegler avoids it well.
Ziegler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ziegler's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Ziegler's torso.
Ziegler throws a leg kick but Hoshino checks it.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ziegler misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Hoshino misses
and Ziegler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Ziegler is out of range.
Hoshino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ziegler.
Ziegler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Ziegler staying out of range there.#T2#
A low kick from Ziegler misses
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino lands a front kick.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziegler breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ziegler misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoshino counters with a solid body kick.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ziegler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Ziegler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino. #T3#
Ziegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziegler.
It appears Hoshino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziegler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoshino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziegler throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Ziegler feints a counter leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a low kick.
Hoshino tries to clinch up but Ziegler circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hoshino moves into the clinch.#T4#
Ziegler tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ziegler fails to land.
Ziegler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino keeps control of Ziegler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ziegler is trying to break free.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ziegler's elbow.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ziegler's elbow.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
Ziegler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Ziegler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziegler misses with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziegler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ziegler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Ziegler digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Hoshino scores with a head kick.
Hoshino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ziegler can pounce on him.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with an open hand slap.
Hoshino throws a poor cross that misses
and Ziegler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Ziegler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino slips a jab from Ziegler.#T1#
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Ziegler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziegler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziegler misses with a body shot
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Ziegler counters with a good low kick that Hoshino was not able to check.
Ziegler misses with a kick to the body
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Ziegler.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ziegler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziegler.#T2#
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands an overhand right.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
It seemed like Ziegler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ziegler lands an overhand right.
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 lazy left from Hoshino finds it's target.
Ziegler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ziegler misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A head kick misses from Hoshino.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ziegler cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoshino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hoshino lands with a hook. Ziegler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ziegler counter with a right hand. #T4#
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Ziegler misses.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Ziegler's shoulder, as Ziegler tries to avoid the shot.
Ziegler misses with a shot to the body
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziegler ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Ziegler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoshino blocks the leg kick.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the head.
Ziegler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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 Yuuji Hoshino.
I think Hoshino 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuuji Hoshino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 71 Fredricks vs Drake
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farman clobbers Hoshino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoshino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Farman is out of range.
Hoshino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Farman closes the distance and clinches.
Farman working aggressively here.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Farman.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
Hoshino throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land. #T1#
Hoshino misses with some punches.
A short left from Farman.
Farman lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Farman.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Farman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman pushes Hoshino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Farman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Farman misses with a body punch.
Farman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Farman controls the action.
Farman digs a right hand into Hoshino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoshino's gas tank.
Hoshino pushes off an throws an elbow but Farman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Farman.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Farman tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farman gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman misses with a body punch.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Farman.
A hook to the body from Farman.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Hoshino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farman is defending well for now.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoshino.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farman blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Farman gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Farman.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farman presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Farman.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Farman.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Farman lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farman's elbow.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Farman throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Farman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Farman has Hoshino up against the cage in a clinch.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Farman presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zafir Farman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farman is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Farman as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farman lands an uppercut.
Farman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farman gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farman presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farman lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farman.
Farman works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman pushes Hoshino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Farman.
Farman lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Farman. #ROC2#Hoshino is rocked!
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Hoshino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Farman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
A short right from Farman.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Farman.
Hoshino seems to have got his legs back now.
Farman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman is leaning against Hoshino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Farman.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Farman.
Farman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman.
Farman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoshino.
A short left from Farman.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Farman.
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Farman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoshinos head.
A short right from Farman.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Hoshino misses with some punches. #T4#
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Good body shot from Farman.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Farman.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farman is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Farman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farman tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Good body shot from Farman.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Farman clinches with his opponent.
Farman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Farman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Farman cracks Hoshino with a nice body shot.
Farman lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
A short left from Farman.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farman lands a body punch.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Farman.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Farman.
Farman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Farman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoshino or not.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Farman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hoshino! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Farman is unloading with more strikes now! Hoshino drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
After winning the bout, Zafir Farman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 63: Mfer vs Rocksteady
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bremner moves away.#CL2#
Bremner moves into range and clinches up with Hoshino.
Bremner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino is looking to break free of the clinch but Bremner has double underhooks.
Bremner tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino'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.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Bremner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bremner prevents Hoshino from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Bremner clinches.
Bremner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bremner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Bremner on the inside.
Bremner struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
Bremner lands with a left to the head.
Bremner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner. #BC#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bremner tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bremner misses with a head kick.
Hoshino throws a big counter combination but Bremner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Hoshino misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bremner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoshino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino pushes Bremner away with a front kick.
Bremner slips a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a low kick but Bremner avoids it.
Hoshino thumps Bremner with a low kick.
Bremner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Bremner's front leg but catches the back leg as Bremner tries to avoid it.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bremner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Bremner saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bremner checks a leg kick.
Ted Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bremner moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Bremner is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Bremner has him pressed against the cage.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner. #BC#
Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bremner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Bremner ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bremner! But no joy.
Bremner doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoshino circles away.
And Hoshino counters with a quick kick to the body but Bremner blocks it.
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bremner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Bremner throws a right and a left that Hoshino avoids nicely.
Bremner wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.#CL2#
Bremner pushes Hoshino up against the cage in a clinch.
Bremner lands a nice shot to the body.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino wants to break free but Bremner has control.
Bremner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bremner swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremner tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Bremner back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino wants to get back to striking at distance but Bremner won't allow it.
Bremner misses with the head strike.
Bremner has Hoshino pressed against the cage, preventing Hoshino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bremner dominated that round.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bremner checks a leg kick.
Bremner throws a big counter head kick but Hoshino avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bremner checks a leg kick.
Bremner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bremner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Bremner forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Bremner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoshino or not.
Hoshino is trying to force a seperation but Bremner has the dominant position.
Ted Bremner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bremner misses with some punches.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino wants to break free but Bremner has control.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Bremner swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Bremner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A head kick by Bremner misses
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Ted Bremner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bremner is looking to clinch but Hoshino is avoiding it.
Bremner fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Bremner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoshino doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Bremner rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bremner is looking to clinch but Hoshino is avoiding it.
Hoshino tried to counter with a leg kick but Bremner avoided it.
Bremner is looking to clinch.
Bremner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Bremner.
Bremner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears Hoshino was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Bremner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bremner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bremner avoids it.
Hoshino scores 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!#CL2#
Bremner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoshino can't break the clinch.
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Bremner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner misses with the head strike. #T3#
Hoshino leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bremner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Bremner misses with a punch on the inside.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
A short right from Bremner on the inside.
Hoshino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Bremner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Bremner rushes Hoshino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bremner tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Bremner misses with some punches. #T4#
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bremner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Bremner.
Bremner looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bremner.
Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Bremner moved out of range nicely.
Bremner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bremner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoshino counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Bremner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoshino is trying to force a seperation but Bremner has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bremner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bremner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Bremner throws a head kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Bremner slips a jab from Hoshino.
Bremner cracks Hoshino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Bremner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Bremner misses.
Bremner tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bremner clinches up with Hoshino and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoshino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Hoshino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino. #BC#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Bremner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bremner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Bremner.
Hoshino misses the body punch
enabling Bremner to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino lands with a shot to the body.
Bremner avoids a kick to the body.
Bremner throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Bremner has closed the distance and engaged Hoshino in a clinch.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bremner can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Bremner misses with a punch on the inside.
Bremner tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bremner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bremner or not.
Bremner throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Bremner is controlling him.
Bremner lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Bremner lands with a right to the head.
Bremner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bremner lands an uppercut.
Bremner is working Hoshino over against the cage.
Bremner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bremner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoshino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Bremner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bremner misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Bremner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bremner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bremner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Bremner tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Bremner back against the cage.
Bremner presses Hoshino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Ted Bremner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bremner moves out of range as Hoshino throws a body kick.
Bremner wants to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bremner's knee momentarily.
Bremner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Bremner throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bremner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bremner throws out the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Bremner!
An out of breath Ted Bremner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 55: Mfer vs Johnson
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Slow connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.#CL2#
Slow moves into the clinch.
Slow misses with a body punch. #BC#
Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hoshino tries to keep at a distance but Slow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Slow closes the distance and pushes Hoshino back into the cage.
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Hoshino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slow has him pressed against the cage.
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage.
Slow tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Slow keeps control of Hoshino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino wants to break free but Slow has control.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slow scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoshino lands an elbow that stopped Slow in his tracks for a moment.
Hoshino wants to get back to striking at distance but Slow won't allow it.
Slow blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slow.
A right handed body shot lands from Slow.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Slow working aggressively here.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hoshino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Slow scores with a hook.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoshino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slow.
Slow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoshino eats them both and turns towards Slow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slow.
Slow connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slow misses with a looping right.
Hoshino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Slow takes the fight into the clinch.
Slow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Slow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino is stalling here.
Slow lands a left hand.
Slow keeps control of Hoshino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Slow.
Slow misses with some punches. #BC#
Hoshino manages to break the clinch.
Slow tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away.
Slow jabs Hoshino right on the nose. Hoshino blinks but takes it well.
Slow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoshino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Slow lands with a good body shot.
Hoshino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoshino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hoshino throws a jab when Slow was well out of range.
Slow scores with a nice strike.
Slow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slow throws a body shot but no joy.
Slow tries to clinch up
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoshino in his tracks.
Slow misses with a straight right.
Slow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Slow misses the body punch
and Slow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A good leg kick by Hoshino.
Slow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
As Slow backs away, Hoshino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Hoshino tries to keep at a distance but Slow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slow lands a shoulder strike.
Slow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Slow misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoshino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slim Slow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slow tries to bum rush Hoshino with a series of wild strikes but Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Slow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slow is out of range.
Hoshino takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Slow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoshino. Hoshino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Slow moves into the clinch.
Slow misses with a body punch.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Slow.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino. #BC#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino slips under a jab from Slow.
Hoshino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Slow avoids it.
Hoshino lunges at Slow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slow's hand. #ROC#Slow is rocked!
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slow is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Slow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoshino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Slow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slow is breathing heavily.
Hoshino pushes Slow away with a front kick.
Slim Slow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino lands a leg kick that knocks Slow off balance momentarily.
Hoshino lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Slow - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hoshino!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barella has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Barella shoots in.
Hoshino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barella just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Barella misses with a two punch combination.
Barella scores with a nice right hand.
Barella scores with a punch to the head.
Barella lands an overhand right.
Barella misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barella throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Barella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Barella takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Barella.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Barella in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Barella sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.
Hoshino swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Hoshino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshino as he avoids it easily.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barella.
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barella is looking to clinch. #T2#
A solid body kick from Hoshino.
Barella misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Barella moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Hoshino is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Barella tries to counter with a clinch but Hoshino shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Barella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoshino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoshino swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Hoshino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barella lands with a shot to the body.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barella shoots and misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick.
Hoshino misses with the combination. #T3#
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Barella's head but Barella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonny Barella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino throws a hook but Barella avoids it easily.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barella has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoshino.
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoshino dodges the punch combination from Barella.
Hoshino throws a big counter combination but Barella scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barella waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Barella takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Barella throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoshino was covering up waiting for the punch and Barella finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barella wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving. #T4#
Hoshino managing to control the position.
Barella stopping the sweep attempt from Hoshino.
Barella trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barella drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoshino dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Barella being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Barella has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoshino defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barella.
Barella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barella throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Barella tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Barella throws a good cross that connects.
Barella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Barella swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barella will feel that in the morning.
Hoshino throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Barella.
And Hoshino counters with a quick kick to the body but Barella blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barella.
Barella has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Barella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barella.
Barella tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Barella.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Barella's front leg but catches the back leg as Barella tries to avoid it.
Hoshino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barella has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoshino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barella moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barella's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Barella shoots in.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshino counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barella misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barella's sensitive parts. #T2#
Barella shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Barella looks to move away, Hoshino throws a big counter combo but Barella just gets out of the way.
Barella throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Barella shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls well. He's pushed Barella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Barella tries to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoshino takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Hoshino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barella's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks Barella in the body.
Hoshino swats away the attempt to clinch by Barella.
Barella dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!#T3#
Barella has his takedown stuffed
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Hoshino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barella is defended easily by Hoshino.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoshino.
Barella's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barella tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barella throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Barella gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoshino.
Barella misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barella's knee momentarily.#T4#
Barella walks into a left hand.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barella throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids 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!
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoshino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshino swivels and escapes.
Barella looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Barella feints a jab promting Hoshino to slip. Barella then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hoshino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barella throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Barella is rocked!
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Barella misses with a takedown
and Hoshino counters with a crisp right that sends Barella to the canvas! Hoshino follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 39: Midweek Madness
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Killer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Killer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Killer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Killer's torso.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the head.
Hoshino lands a front kick.
Killer looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino 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.
Hoshino lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Killer out cold! Killer is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Ziegler dodges the punch combination from Hoshino.
Ziegler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Yuuji Hoshino has been cut.
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Ziegler avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoshino - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Hoshino tenderised Ziegler's leg. Ziegler is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ziegler throws a head kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a low kick, right behind Ziegler 's knee.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziegler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Ziegler is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
Ziegler walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.#T1#
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Ziegler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ziegler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hoshino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoshino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ziegler throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziegler. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
A big right from Ziegler misses.
Mike Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziegler misses with a hook to the body
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziegler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Ziegler.
Hoshino throws a chopping leg kick but Ziegler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoshino lands with a cross. #T2#
Ziegler 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!
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Ziegler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Ziegler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
Ziegler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Ziegler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Ziegler misses.
Hoshino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the body.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Ziegler with a series of wild strikes but Ziegler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ziegler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ziegler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziegler checks a low kick from Hoshino.#T3#
Hoshino checks a leg kick nicely.
Ziegler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Ziegler.
Ziegler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ziegler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ziegler throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Hoshino lands a nice shot that snaps Ziegler's head back.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Ziegler moves away and avoids it.
Ziegler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoshino on the side of the head.
Ziegler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Ziegler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziegler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziegler.
Ziegler scores with a jab to the head.
Hoshino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ziegler under the eye.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks Ziegler in the body.
Ziegler misses with a low kick.
Ziegler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ziegler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Ziegler.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Ziegler throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziegler. Ziegler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Ziegler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuuji Hoshino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Ziegler loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Ziegler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ziegler blocks the body kick.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziegler lands with a nice body punch.
Ziegler just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ziegler misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Ziegler looks to land a body kick but Hoshino moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ziegler.
Ziegler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoshino's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Ziegler.
Ziegler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ziegler feints and then cracks Hoshino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshino down.
Ziegler walks into a left hand.
Ziegler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino cracks Ziegler with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Ziegler
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziegler misses the jab.
Ziegler lands a jab to the nose.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziegler lands the left hand.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Ziegler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hoshino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ziegler blocks it well.
Ziegler throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Ziegler thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Ziegler dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziegler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ziegler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziegler 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.#T3#
Ziegler connects with a right hand. Hoshino shakes it off.
Ziegler moves out of range as Hoshino throws a body kick.
Ziegler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ziegler.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziegler.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziegler doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick.
Ziegler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoshino scores with a push kick.
Ziegler swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Ziegler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Ziegler is predictable there
and Ziegler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziegler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziegler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziegler momentarily.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziegler's sensitive parts.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Ziegler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziegler wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Ziegler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziegler.
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ziegler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziegler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Ziegler.
Hoshino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuuji Hoshino's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ziegler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ziegler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Ziegler.
Ziegler digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Ziegler misses with a body kick.
Hoshino looks to land a combination but Ziegler avoids it well.
Ziegler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut.
Ziegler throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Ziegler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Hoshino blocks a low kick nicely.
Ziegler throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Ziegler misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino swings for the body but Ziegler moves out of range.
Ziegler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ziegler throws a front kick aimed at Hoshino's knee but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Ziegler saw that one coming.
Ziegler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Ziegler.
The fighters circling - Ziegler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziegler throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Ziegler's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziegler tries to avoid it.
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ziegler walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.#ROC2#Ziegler is rocked!#T2#
Ziegler moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoshino.
Oh Ziegler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Ziegler avoids it.
Ziegler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoshino. That did some damage!
Ziegler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ziegler seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoshino throws a jab when Ziegler was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ziegler throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoshino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Ziegler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziegler is wise to it.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ziegler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziegler darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Ziegler scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Hoshino as he checks the leg kick.
Ziegler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Ziegler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Ziegler misses.
Ziegler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Ziegler motions for Hoshino to come forward. Ziegler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ziegler checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziegler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziegler thows a leg kick but Hoshino checks it
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hoshino thuds his right hand into Ziegler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Ziegler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziegler.
Hoshino takes a swing at Ziegler's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ziegler misses its target.
Jab by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a body shot
and Ziegler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Ziegler does it's job there.
Ziegler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ziegler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoshino counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Ziegler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Ziegler.
Ziegler moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziegler misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Ziegler.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
A very excited looking Yuuji Hoshino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 25: Field Trip!
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sims is defended easily by Hoshino.
Hoshino feints a counter leg kick.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sims doesn't seem bothered though.
Sims throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sims tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Vudu Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head.
Sims swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Sims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Sims is predictable there
and Hoshino counters with a good, hard body kick but Sims shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Sims in his tracks momentarily.
A solid body kick from Hoshino.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Hoshino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sims uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick from Hoshino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoshino.
Sims closes the distance and clinches up with Hoshino, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes Hoshino against the cage but Hoshino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sims looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sims backing away here, and Hoshino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoshino cracks Sims with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshino counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Sims misses the target.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sims has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Sims misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshino counters with a two punch combo.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sims misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino stuns Sims with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoshino - the referee stops the clock and Sims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoshino. Sims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big right from Sims misses.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sims misses with a looping right.
Sims takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino scores with a spinning back kick!
Sims is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sims takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Sims on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sims drops his hands momentarily and Hoshino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoshino thows a body kick. Sims tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoshino connects with a crisp jab.
Hoshino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sims had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoshino defends it nicely.
Sims throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a good low kick that Sims was not able to check.
Hoshino scores with a head kick. Sims tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sims is looking to wear down Hoshino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoshino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sims.
Sims throws a lazy head kick
and Hoshino counters with a good low kick that Sims was not able to check.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Hoshino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Sims's front leg but catches the back leg as Sims tries to avoid it.
Sims misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Hoshino.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sims.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims dives in and grabs Hoshino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshino pushes down on Sims's head and hops out.
Sims misses with a looping left.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino tests Sims's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sims. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No joy there for Sims, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoshino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vudu Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sims.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoshino duly obliges.
Sims fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino flicks out a counter leg kick but Sims steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Sims is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sims. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oh Sims is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoshino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sims shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown attempt from Sims. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoshino thumps Sims with a low kick.
Sims seems to have got his legs back now.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Hoshino gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sims backwards. #T2##BC2#
Hoshino breaks the clinch.
Sims rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Sims is wise to it.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Sims's front leg but catches the back leg as Sims tries to avoid it.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshino.
Sims misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino feints a counter leg kick.
Hoshino is looking to slow Sims down with leg kicks.
Hoshino connects with the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sims takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sims swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body kick.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Sims ducks under and follows up with a left that Sims also avoids with ease.
Hoshino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sims.
Sims throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
Sims will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoshino lands a leg kick that knocks Sims off balance momentarily.
Sims's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sims throws a body kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshino works the jab nicely.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoshino defends it nicely.#T4#
Hoshino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sims displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hoshino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a front kick that sends Sims stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshino is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Hoshino circles away and we're back to standing.
Sims tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sims somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sims has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoshino finds it's way round the side to connect with Sims's head.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.
Sims takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sims fails with the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sims takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Sims misses with a double jab
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sims throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sims throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Sims tries to bum rush Hoshino with a series of wild strikes but Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Sims is wise to it.
Hoshino lands with a straight right. Sims didn't see that one coming.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sims throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sims walks into a left hand.
Sims throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Sims in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vudu Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sims falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Sims goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sims on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoshino. Hoshino obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sims throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sims tries to bum rush Hoshino with a series of wild strikes but Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino slips a jab and a cross from Sims.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Hoshino lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Sims misses with a double jab
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Sims throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sims circles away quickly and effectively.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Sims looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sims just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sims shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vudu Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoshino, as that shot connected.
Hoshino drops his hands momentarily and Sims takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Sims lands a nice looking body shot.
Sims lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
A left lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Sims's side.
Hoshino scores with a spinning back kick!
Sims jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sims scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshino is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Hoshino circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Thibodeaux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Hoshino tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Hoshino stalling.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Hoshino tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position. #BC#
Hoshino manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.#T2#
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux jumps back.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing. #CL2#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Hoshino in a clinch. #BC#
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Hoshino up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoshino is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Hoshino controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshino is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux. #BC#
Hoshino breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoshino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoshino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4##CL2#
Thibodeaux rushes Hoshino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshino wants to break free but Thibodeaux has control.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Hoshino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino.
Thibodeaux lands a left 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!
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshino misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Hoshino is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoshino working hard to break the clinch.
Hoshino tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshino slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Hoshino throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoshino is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Hoshino is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away. #CL2#
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux prevents Hoshino from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux pushes Hoshino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux. #T4#
Hoshino wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino working hard to break the clinch.
Hoshino is trying to break free.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoshino on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Thibodeaux forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoshino's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Hoshino is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Hoshino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshino wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux works on Hoshino's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux gets through Hoshino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Hoshino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoshino or not.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoshino.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux prevents Hoshino from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it. #T3#
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoshino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoshino or not.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino working hard to break the clinch.
Hoshino wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Hoshino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoshino's head.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Hoshino misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Hoshino is rocked!
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Hoshino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Killa Kaiden’s back !'.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hoshino tries to keep at a distance but Venegas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hoshino's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hoshino.#CL#
Venegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Venegas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but Hoshino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Venegas to get the leverage.
Hoshino controlling the position well.
Venegas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoshino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Venegas seems to be working for a kimura but Hoshino defends the submission attempt.
Hoshino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Venegas 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Venegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoshino's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoshino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoshino is trying to control but Venegas passes into side control! #SUB#
Venegas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Venegas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Venegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoshino keeps working. #SUB#
Venegas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Hoshino is right now.
Hoshino takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Venegas taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Hoshino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Venegas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Hoshino takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hoshino felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hoshino is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
Hoshino manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Venegas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Hoshino has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Venegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoshino pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Venegas wants to get back to his feet.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Venegas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hoshino prevents Venegas from improving his position.
Venegas punching from the bottom.
Hoshino works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas tries to lock up and control but Hoshino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Venegas clinches. #TD#
Venegas has clasped his hands together around Hoshino's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Venegas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoshino to see if he's OK.
Hoshino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Venegas works to advance to full mount. Hoshino defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hoshino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoshino is squirming around, avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control the action.
Hoshino tries to hold on but Venegas postures up.
Hoshino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Venegas . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Venegas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoshino looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venegas is trying to control here but Hoshino has managed to regain half guard.
Venegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?#T1#
Venegas is looking to take a break and control but Hoshino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoshino is looking to control Venegas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoshino avoid being mounted?
Venegas trying to control from Hoshino's half guard. Hoshino has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venegas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoshino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoshino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Venegas controls the pace.
Venegas throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoshino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venegas is one step ahead there.
Hoshino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
Venegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venegas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoshino is keeping the position for now.
Venegas scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoshino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoshino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoshino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Hoshino does it's job there.
Venegas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Venegas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Venegas backing away here, and Hoshino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Venegas clinches. #BC2#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
A left and a right from Hoshino both land. Nice combination.
Hoshino dodges the punch combination from Venegas .
Frankie Venegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Hoshino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Hoshino gets tackled into the cage by Venegas . Venegas maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Venegas throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Venegas pushes Hoshino up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshino has had enough of the clinch but Venegas keeps him there for the moment.
Hoshino is looking to break free of the clinch but Venegas has double underhooks. #BC#
Venegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Hoshino lands.
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Venegas 's torso.
Venegas has his takedown stuffed
and Venegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Venegas is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Venegas doesn't seem bothered though.
Venegas closes the distance but Hoshino moves to the side
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Venegas closes the distance and pushes Hoshino back into the cage.
Hoshino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venegas wants to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Venegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venegas moves to clinch but Hoshino breaks away
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Venegas throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice body kick.
Venegas gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hoshino gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Venegas is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
A very excited looking Yuuji Hoshino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Naumann throws a right and a left that Hoshino avoids nicely.
Naumann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshino counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoshino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Naumann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Naumann darts in trying to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino swinging wildly here.
Naumann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Naumann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Hoshino lands with a nice body kick.
Hoshino slaps away a takedown attempt from Naumann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Naumann.
Nice straight punches there by Hoshino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoshino.
Naumann thows a leg kick but Hoshino checks it
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino looks to land a body kick but Naumann moved away.
Naumann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino throws a counter high kick but Naumann was just alert enough to avoid it.
Naumann darts in looking for a takedown but Hoshino gets double underhooks and turns Naumann into the cage.
Hoshino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoshino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoshino misses with a body kick.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Naumann. #T2#
Hoshino blocks the body kick.
Hoshino throws out a powerful jab.
Naumann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Naumann misses.
Naumann tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Naumann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshino as he avoids it easily.
Hoshino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Naumann tries for a takedown but Hoshino circles away easily
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Naumann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoshino scores with a nice strike.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Naumann looks winded!
Naumann throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Naumann really felt that one!
Hoshino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Hoshino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Naumann doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoshino circles away.
Naumann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoshino with a hook.#ROC#Naumann is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tobias Naumann has been cut.
Naumann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Naumann is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Hoshino with the inside leg kick.
Naumann tries for a takedown but Hoshino circles away easily
and Hoshino counters with a crisp right that sends Naumann to the canvas! Hoshino follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuuji Hoshino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Hilton Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Hilton Jr wants to counter the offense by Hoshino and move into the clinch position.
Hilton Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Davey Hilton Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Hoshino counters with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoshino. Hilton Jr shrugs it off though.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Hilton Jr saw that one coming.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoshino swats away the attempt to clinch by Hilton Jr.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Hilton Jr avoids them all with ease.
Hilton Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Hoshino pushes him away.
A lazy body kick from Hilton Jr
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hilton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hilton Jr misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hilton Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Hilton Jr avoids it.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hilton Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hilton Jr 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.
Nice cross by Hoshino.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hilton Jr. Hoshino shrugs it off though.
Hilton Jr looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino throws a leg kick but Hilton Jr moved away.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Hilton Jr saw that one coming.
Hoshino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoshino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilton Jr.#CL2#
Hilton Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Hilton Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoshino is defending well for now.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
Hilton Jr tries a knee to the head but Hoshino blocks it.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hilton Jr moves in looking to clinch but Hoshino pushes him off.
Hoshino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hilton Jr just manages to avoid it.
Hoshino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Hilton Jr rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hilton Jr takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshino.
Hoshino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Hilton Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Hilton Jr tries to avoid it.
Hoshino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hilton Jr misses with the body kick
and Hoshino counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hilton Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with an outside leg kick.
Hilton Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hilton Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton Jr throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range. #T4#
Hilton Jr throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoshino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hilton Jr throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton Jr moves out of range as Hoshino throws a body kick.
Hilton Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoshino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Hoshino moves out of range. #CL2#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hilton Jr misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands with a nice body kick.
Hoshino scores with a nice body kick.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hilton Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
Hoshino lands a really nice looking cross but Hilton Jr seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Hoshino tries to land a front kick but Hilton Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hilton Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hilton Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hilton Jr tries to land a front kick but Hoshino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino is looking to slow Hilton Jr down with leg kicks.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hilton Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoshino.
Hilton Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hilton Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoshino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hilton Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the temple. Hilton Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it. #CL2#
Hilton Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoshino avoids it.
Hilton Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Hilton Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoshino is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilton Jr can do to turn this around?
Hilton Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoshino blocks the body kick. #T2#
Hilton Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilton Jr.
Hoshino tries to work over Hilton Jr's front leg with a kick but Hilton Jr checks it.
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hilton Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hilton Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoshino throws a chopping leg kick but Hilton Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino is looking to score with low kicks.
Hilton Jr wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hilton Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hilton Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoshino avoiding damage as Hilton Jr throws knees to the body. #BC#
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino punishes Hilton Jr's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up but Hoshino circles away and keeps his distance.
Hilton Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoshino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hoshino moves out of range as Hilton Jr throws a body kick.
Hilton Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoshino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hilton Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoshino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoshino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hilton Jr momentarily.
Hilton Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a body kick.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoshino tried to score with a low kick but Hilton Jr checks it.
Hilton Jr moves to clinch but Hoshino breaks away
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hilton Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Hilton Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Hoshino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino tests Hilton Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch but Hoshino is avoiding it.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoshino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino throws a leg kick but Hilton Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilton Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch up.
Hoshino throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton Jr moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Hilton Jr.
Hoshino thuds a left hand into Hilton Jr's body.
Hilton Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hilton Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hilton Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hilton Jr fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Hoshino misses. #CL2#
Hilton Jr instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hoshino manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Hoshino misses.
Hilton Jr wants to counter the offense by Hoshino and move into the clinch position.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoshino throws a solid leg kick but Hilton Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoshino.
Hilton Jr wants to counter the offense by Hoshino and move into the clinch position.
Hilton Jr thows a leg kick but Hoshino checks it
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hilton Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hilton Jr looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hilton Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Hilton Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Hilton Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hoshino avoids it.
Hilton Jr tries to move into range but Hoshino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hilton Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Hilton Jr misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Hilton Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Hilton Jr is looking to clinch.
And Hoshino counters with a quick kick to the body but Hilton Jr blocks it.
Hilton Jr closes the distance but Hoshino moves to the side
and Hoshino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hilton Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoshino rather than just go for the knockout.
Hilton Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Hilton Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Hilton Jr tries to avoid it.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Hilton Jr misses the jab.
Hoshino connects with a single shot there.
Hoshino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hilton Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Hilton Jr's ribs.
Hilton Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Hilton Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hoshino avoids it.
Hilton Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Hilton Jr's torso.
Hoshino throws the kick towards the body but Hilton Jr avoids it.
Davey Hilton Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Hilton Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoshino wants to land a leg kick but Hilton Jr is out of range.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hilton Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoshino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton Jr takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Hilton Jr down.
Hoshino wants to slow Hilton Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Hilton Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Hilton Jr missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilton Jr throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hilton Jr misses with a hook
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Hilton Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Hoshino.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hilton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoshino, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
A very excited looking Yuuji Hoshino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: VFC 95 Hall vs Ivkov
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Hoshino lands a jab to Seagull's midsection.
Seagull throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Seagull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seagull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoshino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Seagull sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoshino thumps Seagull with a low kick.
Seagull misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Steven Seagull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Seagull swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a nice kick to the body.
Seagull swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seagull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seagull is breathing heavily.
Hoshino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seagull if he has to take too many more of those. #KD2#
Hoshino lands a big head kick that sends Seagull tumbling to the mat! Hoshino takes a step backwards and waves Seagull back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Seagull is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Steven Seagull has been cut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Seagull misses the target.
Oh Seagull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seagull misses with a body punch
and Hoshino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seagull misses with an uppercut.
Seagull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoshino can pounce on him.
Hoshino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoshino - that will leave a mark!
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seagull's sensitive parts.
Hoshino scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Seagull will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoshino scores with a spinning back kick!
Hoshino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoshino scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Hoshino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seagull doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the body.
Seagull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hoshino throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Seagull's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hoshino dives in looking to finish as Seagull flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hoshino's strikes! Hoshino is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Seagull's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Seagull was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
An out of breath Yuuji Hoshino thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 90 Welch vs Schwarzchild
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshino slips a jab from Santos.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoshino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoshino's guard.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Hoshino is keeping the position.
Santos trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Hoshino is continuing to stall.#T1#
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoshino has wrist control.
Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hoshino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Santos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Santos.
Santos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Hoshino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos lands an elbow.
Santos trying to control the position but Hoshino is working away. #T2##SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoshino felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Santos has hold of Hoshino's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hoshino seems comfortable defending it but Santos has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hoshino is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hoshino is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Santos couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022

#R1#
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Fowel counters by clinching up.
Fowel tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoshino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fowel is trying to pull guard but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Fowel jumps guard and drags Hoshino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshino postures up.
Hoshino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Fowel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fowel looking for a guillotine here but Hoshino defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoshino stays in close to Fowel's body and controls the position.
Hoshino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fowel has his foot on Hoshino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoshino works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Fowel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fowel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoshino is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fowel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fowel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fowel wants to pass the guard but Hoshino is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Hoshino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoshino manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Hoshino's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoshino holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Fowel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoshino swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Hoshino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoshino manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Hoshino's guard.
Fowel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoshino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robby Fowel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Fowel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fowel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino has had enough of the clinch but Fowel keeps him there for the moment.
Fowel has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino has Fowel pressed against the cage.
Fowel slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Fowel.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fowel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fowel jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Fowel around his waist. Fowel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Fowel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fowel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Fowel shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl out of it but Fowel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoshino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino lands with a right hand.
Hoshino scores with a push kick.
Fowel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fowel shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robby Fowel.
Fowel moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Fowel with the counter takedown but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino lands a jab.#T2#
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fowel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Fowel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hoshino.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fowel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Fowel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Hoshino lands a front kick.
Hoshino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fowel wants to counter with a clinch but Hoshino pushes him away.
Fowel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoshino finds it's way round the side to connect with Fowel's head. #ROC#Fowel is rocked!
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fowel tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fowel doesn't seem phased though.
Hoshino throws a leg kick which misses Fowel's front leg but catches the back leg as Fowel tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Fowel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoshino's guard.

Hoshino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fowel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fowel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Fowel tries to counter with a clinch but Hoshino shakes him off and moves away.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.
Fowel takes one to the side of the head.
Fowel fails with the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Fowel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Fowel tries for a takedown but Hoshino circles away easily
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fowel tries for a takedown but Hoshino circles away easily
and Hoshino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fowel seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fowel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
Fowel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoshino throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Fowel counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Fowel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoshino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fowel controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Hoshino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Fowel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hoshino looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fowel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hoshino is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fowel lets go of the hold and Hoshino can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robby Fowel!

Event: VFC 76 Fowel vs Redd
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Hoshino tried to score with a low kick but Muhammad checks it.
Muhammad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Muhammad there.
Muhammad looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Aki Muhammad has been cut.
Muhammad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hoshino. That one must have hurt.
Muhammad lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Muhammad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muhammad misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Muhammad.
A nice left hand lands by Muhammad.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Muhammad.
Muhammad tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Muhammad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muhammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##BC2#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhammad scores with a jab to the body.
Muhammad throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhammad moves away.
Hoshino looks to throw a body kick
and Muhammad counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhammad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Muhammad is rocked!
Hoshino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Muhammad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Muhammad hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
During a confident post fight interview, Yuuji Hoshino thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 68
Date: Apr 18, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Knights digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
Knights scores with a hook.
Knights lands a right hook to the body.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Knights lands a left and a right that send Hoshino crashing to the mat, dazed. Knights thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Yuuji Hoshino has been cut.
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!
Knights scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoshino should have avoided that one. #ROC#Hoshino is rocked!
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knights fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoshino on the side of the head.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoshino - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Knights misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a low kick, right behind Knights 's knee.
Knights misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a three punch combo that has Knights backing up. Knights nods at Hoshino to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoshino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Knights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knights throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Knights does it's job there.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Knights's body. Knights takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knights thuds a left hand into Hoshino's body.
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knights throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knights swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoshino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knights really felt that one!
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Knights.
Knights misses with a hook.
Hoshino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knights looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Hoshino responds with a good body kick, but Knights manages to step out the way in time.
Knights loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Knights's ribs.
Knights misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.#T2#
Knights scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshino.
A low kick lands for Hoshino. #CL#
Knights rushes Hoshino and presses him up against the cage.
Hoshino stalling the fight.
Hoshino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knights blocks a body shot from Hoshino. #BC2#
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knights.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Knights avoids it with no problem.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Knights thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino flicks out a counter leg kick but Knights steps away.
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoshino moves out of range as Knights strikes.
Jab from Knights.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hoshino delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
A head kick misses from Hoshino.
Hoshino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knights looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knights blocks it well.
Knights sizes up Hoshino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knights misses the shot to the body.
Knights has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoshino.
Knights getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoshino misses with a body kick.
Hoshino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knights rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoshino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Knights misses.
Knights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Knights avoids the head kick by Hoshino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knights connects with a body shot.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knights.
A nice side step and Hoshino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoshino blocks a jab.#T4#
Knights lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Knights misses.
Hoshino looks for the body kick but Knights saw that one coming.
Knights looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Knights throws a body shot but no joy.
Knights clobbers Hoshino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice combination there by Knights.
Knights throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Knights wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
Knights throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoshino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoshino lands an overhand right.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Knights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshino thumps Knights with a low kick.
Good exchange - Knights coming out on top.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nightey Knights will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuuji Hoshino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Knights jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Knights fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Knights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Knights.
Knights darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knights misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knights swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knights, as that shot connected.
Knights uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoshino has time to react.
Knights is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knights misses with a double jab.
Knights throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoshino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Nightey Knights has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Knights as he connects with a hook.
Knights closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Hoshino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Knights sees coming a mile off.
Knights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Knights misses.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino scoring well with a low kick there.
Knights misses with a combination
and Hoshino counters with a nice body kick.
Hoshino misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Knights tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knights connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoshino's hands.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knights.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Knights tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Knights lands.
Knights lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knights misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
Knights bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Knights scores with a hook.
Knights lands the left hand.
Knights throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Knights throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Knights has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knights.
Knights will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Knights tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoshino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knights tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Knights back against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
A jab from Knights does it's job there.
Knights misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Knights in his tracks momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
A combination from Knights does no damage.
Knights throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knights throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knights throws out a powerful jab.
Hoshino thumps Knights with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights swinging wildly here.
Knights misses with a body shot.
Knights takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Knights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoshino.
Knights misses the jab.
Knights's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoshino under the eye.#T4#
Knights misses with a body shot
and Knights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knights avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knights bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoshino's head backwards.
Hoshino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knights takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knights misses with the combination.
Hoshino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoshino.
Knights with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Knights forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Hoshino tries to break free but Knights pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nightey Knights dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Knights misses the target.
Knights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
Knights cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knights throws out the jab.
Knights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Knights throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Knights.
Knights 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.
Knights slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knights avoids the head kick by Hoshino.
Knights misses with a looping left.
Hoshino throws a front kick that sends Knights stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino punishes Knights's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knights rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knights scores with a nice right hand.
Knights throws an off balance right hand
and Hoshino counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from Knights misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hoshino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoshino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knights's sensitive parts.
Hoshino fakes the leg kick and cracks Knights in the body.
Knights throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knights swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Knights falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino thows a body kick. Knights tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino pushes Knights away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Knights takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Knights.
Knights throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice body kick.
Hoshino cracks Knights with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knights throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino counters with a solid body kick.
Knights misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Knights down.
Knights throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Knights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knights if he has to take too many more of those.
Knights misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a low kick, right behind Knights 's knee.
Hoshino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Knights throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knights throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Knights misses with an uppercut.
Knights fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knights takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Knights with a jab.
Knights misses the jab.
Hoshino unleashes a big counter combination but Knights bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Knights uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knights.
Jab, jab by Hoshino - just one landing.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Knights.
Knights thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Knights scores with a one two! Hoshino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Knights throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Knights misses with a hook.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knights slips a straight right by Hoshino.
Knights scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knights misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knights. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knights throws a nice looking combination but Hoshino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Knights closes the distance and clinches.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Knights.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoshino. #BC2#
Hoshino breaks the clinch.
Knights lands with a straight right. Hoshino didn't see that one coming.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knights scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuuji Hoshino.
Well Knights has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: VFC 54 Blood in the Water
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
Hoshino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tracks momentarily.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Tracks.
We've been told by Tracks's head coaches at Fogwell's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tracks misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Tracks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tracks misses with a body shot.
Tracks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tracks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tracks with a body shot.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the body.
Tracks throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Tracks in his tracks momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Tracks is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Tracks misses
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tracks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Tracks with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tracks there.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoshino looks to land a combination. Tracks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Tracks is rocked!
Hoshino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Tracks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tracks is breathing heavily.
Hoshino moves in close and cracks Tracks with a massive right hand! Tracks, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hoshino!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 44 Freaky Friday
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
King wants to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bill King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch up.
Hoshino steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoshino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoshino throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away.
King tries to clinch up.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King looks to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoshino circles away.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoshino throws a body kick that misses.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoshino manages to circle out of the way.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
King tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
King jumps into guard, dragging Hoshino to the mat.
Hoshino 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. #SUB#
King has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hoshino should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, King has tightened it up now! Hoshino should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill King!

Event: VFC 20 Hump Day Humbling
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Redd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Redd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redd shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoshino delivers a nice body kick.
Redd ducks right into an uppercut from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoshino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
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!
Hoshino parries the strikes from Redd easily there. Redd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoshino to escape.
Hoshino tries to bench press Redd off him but Redd keeps the position.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino avoids it well.#T1#
Hoshino dodges the ground and pound from Redd.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd is working Hoshino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Redd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoshino!
Redd landing shots from mount.
Redd content just to control the position here.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Redd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoshino looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Redd is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hoshino has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hoshino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoshino tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Redd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Redd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hoshino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hoshino shrugs it off.
Hoshino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hoshino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Hoshino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Redd looking to ground and pound but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Redd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoshino avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redd.
Hoshino wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Hoshino is working to get back to half guard.
Redd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Redd unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Redd is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Redd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kodiyak Redd!

Event: VFC 11 Let Them Bleed
Date: Jan 24, 2022

#R1#
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshino stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a solid body kick.
Hoshino lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoshino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Hoshino.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshino walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino jabs at Brown's body.
Hoshino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Taz Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Hoshino.
Good leg kick by Hoshino.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a spinning back kick!
Hoshino is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoshino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
Hoshino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoshino counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
Hoshino is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoshino, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshino.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taz Brown.
Brown jumps guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshino walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Brown tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoshino cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Hoshino back into the cage.#T4#
Hoshino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Hoshino holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Brown pulls guard. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Hoshino defends it easily.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown has his hands on Hoshino's head, controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown wants to clinch.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Brown pushes Hoshino up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshino lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard.
Hoshino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoshino is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hoshino frees his head nicely. Oh but Brown has switched to an armbar! Hoshino is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Taz Brown!

Event: VFC 6 Extinction Event
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Hoshino is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks. #CL#
Brown gets a clinch.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Hoshino holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Hoshino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Hoshino against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Hoshino won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hoshino manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino jabs at Brown's body.
Hoshino clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoshino keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Brown wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
Hoshino throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Brown tries to clinch but Hoshino moves away
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.#CL#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Hoshino has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hoshino is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Hoshino to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colby Brown!

Event: VFC Wild Wednesdays 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Lentulus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Sextus Lentulus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentulus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lentulus misses with the body kick
and Hoshino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lentulus really felt that one!
Hoshino looks to land a body kick but Lentulus moved away.
And Lentulus tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoshino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lentulus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lentulus fails to land the takedown.
Hoshino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshino wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoshino moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentulus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoshino counters with a body kick.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Lentulus ducked under it nicely.
Lentulus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lentulus.
Hoshino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Hoshino swings for the body but Lentulus moves out of range.
Hoshino is looking to slow Lentulus down with leg kicks.
Lentulus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Lentulus.
Lentulus tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lentulus darts in and clinches Hoshino up against the cage.
Lentulus jumps guard but Hoshino stands there with Lentulus around his waist. Lentulus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sextus Lentulus.#BC2#
Lentulus manages to break the clinch.
Lentulus blocks a jab.
Lentulus throws a right hand that Hoshino ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoshino also avoids with ease.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Lentulus.
Lentulus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lentulus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hoshino!
Hoshino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lentulus looks for a takedown but Hoshino sprawls well.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown.
Lentulus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lentulus moves in looking to clinch but Hoshino pushes him off.
Hoshino cracks Lentulus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Lentulus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoshino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lentulus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Lentulus sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Lentulus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Lentulus clinches with his opponent.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Lentulus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lentulus's elbow. #T4##TD2#
Lentulus pulls guard effortlessly.
Lentulus pulls Hoshino in close to prevent any damage.
Hoshino wants to pass the guard but Lentulus is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lentulus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hoshino is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lentulus.
Lentulus tries to buck Hoshino off but Hoshino is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Lentulus's face as Hoshino controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Lentulus shoots in.
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks Lentulus with an uppercut!
Hoshino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Lentulus's torso.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick.
Lentulus shoots and misses
and Lentulus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Hoshino.
Nice takedown defense from Hoshino. No joy for Lentulus on that attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sextus Lentulus.
Hoshino blocks a leg kick.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lentulus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lentulus fails to land the takedown.#T1#
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a kick to the body.
Lentulus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lentulus swinging wildly here.
Hoshino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lentulus fails with the takedown
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lentulus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lentulus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentulus.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoshino throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Hoshino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoshino falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Lentulus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lentulus.
Hoshino lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lentulus jumps guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lentulus can do to turn this around?
Lentulus can't get the takedown.
Lentulus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoshino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lentulus is trying to pull guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lentulus is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lentulus stalls.
Lentulus is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Lentulus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lentulus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lentulus is defended easily by Hoshino.
A low kick lands for Hoshino.
Lentulus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lentulus wants to clinch
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Hoshino throws a push kick but Lentulus slaps the foot to one side.
Hoshino sets himself, and Lentulus steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoshino avoids it this time.
Lentulus moves out of range as Hoshino throws a body kick.
Lentulus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoshino throws a low kick but Lentulus moves out of range easily.
Lentulus avoids a kick to the body.
Lentulus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
Hoshino scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hoshino gets tackled into the cage by Lentulus. Lentulus maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lentulus breaks the clinch.
Hoshino lunges at Lentulus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lentulus's hand.
Hoshino tries to clinch there but Lentulus circles away.
Lentulus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lentulus shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lentulus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoshino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Lentulus.
Hoshino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lentulus drives through and clinches with Hoshino against the cage. #BC2#
Lentulus breaks from the clinch.
Lentulus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Lentulus sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Lentulus fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Lentulus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lentulus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Lentulus tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sextus Lentulus.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Despite the aggression on Lentulus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sextus Lentulus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino looks to land a combination. Lentulus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lentulus swinging wildly here.
Lentulus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Lentulus.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lentulus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Hoshino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lentulus backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Sextus Lentulus has been cut.
Lentulus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lentulus misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino lands a leg kick that knocks Lentulus off balance momentarily.
Hoshino slaps away a takedown attempt from Lentulus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lentulus shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls well. He's pushed Lentulus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body kick there by Hoshino.
Lentulus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Hoshino jabs at Lentulus's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hoshino with a hook.
Lentulus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoshino as he connects with a hook.
Lentulus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoshino. Hoshino obviously looking to wear him down.
Lentulus blocks the body kick.
Lentulus misses with a takedown
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lentulus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lentulus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Lentulus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Hoshino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Crunch! Hoshino slams his shin into Lentulus's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshino.
Lentulus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoshino looks to land a body kick but Lentulus moved away.
Lentulus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lentulus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lentulus tries for a takedown but Hoshino circles away easily
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Lentulus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Lentulus closes the distance and clinches.
Sextus Lentulus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Lentulus.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoshino, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Hoshino - just one landing.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Hoshino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hoshino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab, jab by Hoshino - just one landing. #T1#
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoshino.
A nice leg kick from Hoshino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hoshino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshino thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.#T2#
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshino lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoshino lands a jab to the head.
Hoshino connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hoshino.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoshino lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Hoshino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Nice body kick from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Hoshino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!#T4#
Hoshino cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
Hoshino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hoshino.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoshino.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoshino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hoshino has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino thumps Smith with a low kick.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Hoshino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoshino there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick from Hoshino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Hoshino both land. Nice combination.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the head.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoshino. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith cracks Hoshino with a good jab.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses the jab.
Hoshino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Hoshino connects with a single shot there.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoshino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Hoshino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoshino.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino connects with a crisp jab.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoshino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoshino - that will leave a mark!
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!
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoshino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino throws a one two combo.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino lands a jab to the nose.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Smith throws out a counter right but Hoshino avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws out a counter right but Hoshino avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino misses with a combination
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Hoshino to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
A jab from Smith misses.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoshino has time to react.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoshino. Hoshino obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino thumps Smith with a low kick.
No joy there for Hoshino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoshino. That's going to slow Smith down.
Hoshino works the jab nicely.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Hoshino misses with the combination.
Hoshino walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Joel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick from Hoshino, right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!

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