Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
No luck for Hanayama with that takedown attempt.
Hanayama throws a head kick that misses.
Hanayama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cubbedge on the side of the head. #CL#
Hanayama clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanayama.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge . #TD2#
Cubbedge wants the takedown. Hanayama is fighting it off but Cubbedge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hanayama's guard against the cage.
Cubbedge throws an elbow that misses. Hanayama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice move by Hanayama!#REVR#
Hanayama won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hanayama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanayama has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Hanayama showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Hanayama pushes his legs off easily.
Hanayama trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Hanayama preventing the sweep.
Hanayama postures up.
Hanayama's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanayama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanayama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Hanayama controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanayama is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanayama scores with a hook.
Hanayama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hanayama duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanayama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cubbedge looks to land a right hand but Hanayama moved out of range.
Hanayama lunges at Cubbedge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cubbedge 's hand. #CL#
Hanayama rushes Cubbedge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanayama managing to block the knees to the body from Cubbedge . #T4##TD2#
Cubbedge has clasped his hands together around Hanayama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Hanayama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanayama struggling a bit here.
Hanayama is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hanayama can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge wants to control but Hanayama is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hanayama scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Hanayama looking to score a takedown here. Cubbedge is defending well but Hanayama drives through and ends up in Cubbedge 's guard.
Hanayama's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cubbedge has his foot on Hanayama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanayama works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanayama passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanayama trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanayama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Hanayama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Hanayama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanayama is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanayama sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hanayama seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Cubbedge missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanayama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cubbedge sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hanayama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cubbedge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Hanayama advances position into side control!
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Hanayama wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Hanayama is really struggling to control Cubbedge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Hanayama postures up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cubbedge is letting Hanayama control him for a moment.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hanayama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanayama is working Cubbedge over against the cage.
Hanayama lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Cubbedge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cubbedge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Hanayama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanayama's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Hanayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cubbedge 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.
Hanayama is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Hanayama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Hanayama is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hanayama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Hanayama stalling.
Hanayama is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Kaoru Hanayama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanayama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards. #T3##TD2#
Cubbedge has Hanayama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cubbedge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hanayama tumbling to the mat - Cubbedge dives into Hanayama's guard.#SUB#
Hanayama has his foot on Cubbedge 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cubbedge works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanayama controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanayama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanayama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge landing with the ground and pound.
Hanayama has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage. #T4#
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Hanayama wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Hanayama is defending well.
Cubbedge is thwarting Hanayama's attempts to control the position.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Cubbedge .
I think Hanayama 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lunak
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Hanayama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cozad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanayama scrambles back to his feet.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Hanayama's shoulder, as Hanayama tries to avoid the shot.
Hanayama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cozad's head.
Hanayama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cozad.
Hanayama throws a body punch but Cozad moves out of range.
Hanayama throws a series of punches but Cozad moves out of range.
A head kick from Cozad lands but Hanayama takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.#CL2#
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Cozad trying to control the position but instead, Hanayama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cozad into the cage.
Hanayama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cozad lands with a short punch 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!
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Hanayama's head.
A frustrated look appears on Cozad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cozad avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Hanayama.
Cozad misses with the head strike. #T1#
Hanayama looking for a takedown.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
Hanayama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cozad breaks from the clinch.
Hanayama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Hanayama closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Hanayama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama avoiding damage as Cozad throws knees to the body.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Cozad working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Hanayama tightens his grip and picks Cozad up, before dumping him to the ground. Cozad manages to land in guard.
Cozad is wriggling around but Hanayama manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Hanayama is looking to advance position but Cozad won't allow it. #T2#
Cozad is not content to let Hanayama control the position.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet.
Hanayama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hanayama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanayama fails to take his opponent's back.
Cozad is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action.
Hanayama content just to control the position here. #T3#
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama wants to control the pace but Cozad is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Hanayama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cozad manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cozad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cozad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Hanayama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cozad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hanayama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cozad is trying to buck Hanayama off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hanayama checks a low kick from Cozad.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Hanayama is looking to clinch.
Hanayama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanayama.
Hanayama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Hanayama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cozad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hanayama looking to pass the guard.
Hanayama won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad is wriggling around but Hanayama manages to pass to half guard.
Hanayama is looking to take a break and control but Cozad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanayama prevents Cozad from standing back up. #T1##SUB2#
Hanayama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cozad is just riding it out for now. Hanayama eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura but Cozad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanayama to get the leverage.
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cozad keeps working.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura here.
Cozad scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hanayama manages to mount him!
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Cozad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hanayama. #SUB2#
Hanayama looking to secure an arm triangle but Cozad defends it well. #SUB2#
Hanayama is working for a guillotine from mount but Cozad frees his head quite easily.
Hanayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hanayama wants to control the pace but Cozad is squirming around nicely.
Hanayama controlling from mount.
Cozad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hanayama controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cozad is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hanayama controlling from the full mount.
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Hanayama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cozad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cozad shrugs it off.
Cozad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanayama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cozad throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hanayama rushes Cozad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cozad misses with a body punch.
Cozad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanayama lands a right hand.
A short right from Cozad on the inside.
Cozad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanayama jumps guard but Cozad stands there with Hanayama around his waist. Hanayama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Hanayama jumps into guard, dragging Cozad to the mat.
Cozad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hanayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cozad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Cozad is looking to stand up but Hanayama isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanayama trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom.
Hanayama content to stall in guard here.
Hanayama wants to control from the top but Cozad keeps moving.
Hanayama stops Cozad from standing up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanayama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hanayama trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hanayama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cozad to the ground. Hanayama is now in Cozad's guard.
Cozad wants to stand but Hanayama is controlling the position. #T3#
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Cozad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cozad wants to stand and escape but Hanayama is having none of it.
Hanayama advances to half guard.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cozad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanayama.
Hanayama moves into full mount! Cozad won't be happy about that! #T4#
Hanayama mounts Cozad! Really nice guard pass there!
You get the feeling that Cozad really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hanayama seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cozad is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozad is trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanayama 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
McConnell misses with a body shot
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanayama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from McConnell misses the target.
McConnell throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
Hanayama moves in looking to clinch but McConnell pushes him off.
Hanayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanayama tries to close the distance and clinch but McConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanayama works the jab nicely.
Hanayama tries to clinch up.
McConnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanayama is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McConnell tries to move into range but Hanayama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Hanayama has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell lands with a right to the head.
Hanayama tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Hanayama around his waist. Hanayama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McConnell blocking some punches.
Hanayama misses with a short punch on the inside.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McConnell.
Hanayama is trying to pull guard but McConnell has him pressed against the cage.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Hanayama tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Hanayama wants to clinch
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
McConnell misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Hanayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanayama.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama has a takedown stuffed.
Hanayama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
McConnell keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McConnell gets tackled into the cage by Hanayama. Hanayama maintains the clinch.
McConnell blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanayama takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Hanayama gets control of McConnell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanayama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hanayama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McConnell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McConnell controlling from the top position.
McConnell continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hanayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McConnell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hanayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanayama wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
Hanayama won't allow McConnell to sweep him here.
Hanayama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McConnell is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama'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.#R2#
Hanayama tries to score a power double leg takedown but McConnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanayama somewhat.
It looked like McConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanayama tries to clinch
and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanayama closes the distance looking to clinch
and McConnell counters with a big right hand! Oh Hanayama is in trouble here! McConnell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Hawking throws a head kick but Hanayama moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawking connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Hanayama rushes Hawking and presses him up against the cage.
Hawking definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanayama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawking wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Hanayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama is pushing Hawking up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawking is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanayama has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawking is trying to force a seperation but Hanayama has the dominant position.
Hanayama lands a left hand.
Hawking wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hawking is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hawking can't break the clinch. #T1#
Hawking will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanayama up against the cage.#BC#
Hawking breaks the clinch.
Hanayama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Hanayama - just one landing.
Hawking moves in looking to clinch but Hanayama pushes him off.#TD2#
Hanayama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawking was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanayama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawking wants to get back to his feet but Hanayama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanayama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawking swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawking is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawking is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Hawking is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hanayama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hawking blocks an uppercut.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Hawking blocks it. #TD#
Hawking pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawking wants to stand up but Hanayama is controlling him.
Hanayama is standing up over Hawking. Hawking looks to escape but Hanayama dives into side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Hawking's face as Hanayama controls the position.
Hawking wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hanayama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawking has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Hanayama swings around for an armbar but Hawking sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanayama's guard.
Hawking is looking to stand up but Hanayama won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanayama is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Hawking can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawking pushes Hanayama off looking to stand but Hanayama dives back in and keeps control.
Hawking wants to stand back up but Hanayama manages to pass into side control.
Hawking is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanayama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hanayama controlling the position. #ES#
Hawking bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
That's time! Hawking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hanayama throws a sloppy head kick and Hawking moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Hawking misses
and Hawking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawking pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanayama lands with a nice combination. Hawking backs away looking to recover.
Stephen Hawking is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawking on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawking takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanayama misses with a takedown attempt - Hawking sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawking walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanayama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawking looks to land a combination but Hanayama avoids it well.
Hawking misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Hanayama misses.
Hawking fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawking misses with a low kick.
Hawking misses with the body kick
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Hanayama dodges the punch combination from Hawking.
Hawking throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanayama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hanayama. #CL2#
Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Hawking blocks it. #T1#
Hawking has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hawking tries to break the clinch but Hanayama is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Hanayama scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Hawking pulls Hanayama into guard.
Hanayama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Hanayama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanayama moves in looking to clinch but Hawking pushes him off.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Hanayama.
Hawking works over Hanayama's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Hanayama blocks the body kick.
Hawking misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Hawking 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hawking pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawking throws a lazy head kick
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Hawking on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hawking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Hanayama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanayama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanayama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawking or not.
Nice body punch from Hanayama.
Hanayama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanayama gets through Hawking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hawking prevents it. #BC2#
Hanayama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanayama defending well as Hawking loads up on a big left hand.
Stephen Hawking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawking throws a wild body kick that Hanayama sees coming a mile off.
Hawking tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawking misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Hawking 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanayama is defended easily by Hawking.
Stephen Hawking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama digs a good hook to Hawking's body.
Hawking lands a jab-cross combination.
Hawking tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hanayama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Hawking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanayama shoots for a takedown but Hawking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanayama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawking misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanayama tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Hanayama has closed the distance and engaged Hawking in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanayama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawking swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama is looking to clinch.
Hanayama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawking misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanayama! But no joy.
Hanayama fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hawking tries to keep at a distance but Hanayama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanayama gets through Hawking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Hanayama.
Hawking takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Hanayama breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hanayama moves into range and clinches up with Hawking.#BC2#
Hanayama breaks the clinch.
Hanayama lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hawking seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hawking misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Hawking lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanayama's head.
Hanayama avoids the head kick by Hawking.
Hawking misses with a head kick.
Hawking misses with a straight right.
Hanayama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawking throws a series of punches but Hanayama avoids them all with ease.
Hawking cracks Hanayama with a good jab.
Hawking throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Hanayama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hawking is looking to stand back up but Hanayama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hawking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
Hanayama is controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawking doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanayama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawking wants to get back to his feet.
Hanayama slows the pace down in half guard.
Hawking tries to kick Hanayama off but Hanayama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Hawking tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hanayama manages to move to mount!
Stephen Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanayama won't let Hawking get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hanayama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hanayama is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hawking can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
Hawking is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kaoru Hanayama has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hawking has left one of his arms exposed and Hanayama doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hawking screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Fury
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Hanayama slips under a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanayama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from White.
White gets underhooks to prevent Hanayama's takedown attempt.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ronnie White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
White is working Hanayama over against the cage.
White is pressed up against the cage. Hanayama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White takes one to the side of the head.
Hanayama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Hanayama forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##TD2#
Hanayama has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanayama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Hanayama dives into White's guard.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
White looking to control but Hanayama passes into half guard.
White is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
White tries to lock up and control but Hanayama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanayama fails to advance to White's back. #T2#
Hanayama avoids the attempt from White to control.#SUB2#
Hanayama working for a guillotine from mount but White is in no mood to give up.
White tries to hold on but Hanayama postures up.
Hanayama is looking to work his way around to White's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is looking to improve his position but Hanayama isn't that keen on the idea.
White is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Hanayama looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanayama looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hanayama tries to control but White wriggling away.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
White is looking to improve his position but Hanayama isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Hanayama avoids the attempt from White to control.
Hanayama controlling from mount.
Hanayama avoids the attempt from White to control.
Hanayama wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White wants to hold on but Hanayama pushes him away.#SUB2#
Hanayama has isolated one of White's arms. White looking to fight him off but Hanayama twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Hanayama is breathing heavily.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Masvidal pushes Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Hanayama's ribcage. Hanayama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masvidal tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanayama avoids the damage to the body.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
Masvidal has Hanayama pressed against the cage, preventing Hanayama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but Hanayama blocks it. #T1#
Hanayama managing to block the knees to the body from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Hanayama avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Masvidal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanayama.
I was talking to Hanayama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head.
Hanayama takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
Masvidal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Masvidal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
Hanayama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Masvidal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Masvidal is working Hanayama over against the cage.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Masvidal.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanayama avoiding damage as Masvidal throws knees to the body.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but Hanayama blocks with his arms.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanayama blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Masvidal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanayama.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Hanayama working hard to break the clinch.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal misses the body punch
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Masvidal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanayama or not.
Masvidal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand. #T4#
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking. #CL2#
Masvidal has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masvidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanayamas head.
A frustrated look appears on Hanayama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a left to the body.
Masvidal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanayama. That did some damage!#CL2#
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Hanayama controls the action. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick from Masvidal lands but Hanayama takes it in his stride.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a series of strikes. Masvidal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Masvidal darts in and clinches Hanayama up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama'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.#R2#
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal lands a leg kick that knocks Hanayama off balance momentarily.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Masvidal has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal lands a right hand. #BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Hanayama to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a one-two to the body.
Masvidal connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Hanayama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hanayama's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hanayama drops to his knees and Masvidal pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nate Masvidal made sure he mentioned Un-Kaged Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 42: Maestre v Melondov
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Hanayama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunes.
Dunes throws a series of punches but Hanayama avoids them all with ease.
Hanayama seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanayama.
Dunes lands a head kick. Hanayama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hanayama with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Dunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Dunes's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Hanayama slips the punch.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Dunes tries to bum rush Hanayama with a series of wild strikes but Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanayama misses the jab.
Dunes lands with a right hand.
Dunes throws out a powerful jab.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Dunes moves into range and clinches up with Hanayama.#T1#
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Dunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanayama.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Hanayama working aggressively here.
Hanayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunes's elbow.
A short right from Dunes. #TD#
Hanayama pulls guard effortlessly.
Hanayama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dunes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanayama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunes is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Dunes preventing the sweep.
Hanayama is pulling down on Dunes's head. It's preventing any offense from Dunes, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Dunes stands up from Hanayama's guard - Dunes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanayama connects with a right hand. Dunes shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dunes takes one to the chin there.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanayama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Dunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanayama scores with a jab. Dunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanayama misses with a hook. Dunes ducked under it nicely.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanayama misses the target.#CL2#
Dunes drives through and clinches with Hanayama against the cage.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Hanayama jumps into guard, dragging Dunes to the mat.
Hanayama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Dunes stands and steps away. Hanayama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dunes tries to clinch there but Hanayama circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Hanayama pulls guard effortlessly.
Hanayama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dunes wanted to stand there but Hanayama had control of the position. #SU2#
Dunes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Hanayama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunes.
Dunes throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanayama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunes.
Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Hanayama misses the jab.
Dunes throws a low kick but Hanayama moves out of range easily.
Hanayama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanayama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanayama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanayama misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanayama.
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 Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanayama lands with a shot to the body.
Dunes lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Hanayama lands.
Dunes slips a straight right by Hanayama.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunes.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Dunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanayama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
Dunes can't find room to land a body shot as Hanayama controls the action.
Hanayama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunes.
Dunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Dunes.
Dunes lands with a right to the head.
Dunes lands a left hand. #T1#
Hanayama misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunes blocks a body shot from Hanayama.
A head punch on the inside from Hanayama fails to land.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
Dunes lands a shot to the body.
Dunes lands an uppercut.
Dunes working aggressively here.
Dunes pushes Hanayama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dunes prevents a body shot from Hanayama.
Dunes lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Hanayama scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunes.
Dunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanayama avoids the damage to the body.
Hanayama lands with a right to the head.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanayama controls his hands.
Hanayama working aggressively here.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanayama throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanayama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Dunes. #T2#
Hanayama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dunes.
Slugger Dunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanayama.
Dunes lands with a light punch inside.
Dunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Hanayama turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hanayama manages to end up in side control.
Dunes pushes Hanayama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanayama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hanayama tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Dunes is not content to let Hanayama control the position.
Dunes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Hanayama is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dunes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dunes prevents Hanayama from moving into mount.
Dunes tries to escape but Hanayama is in control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanayama wants to control but Dunes is keeping him busy.
Hanayama tries to advance to mount but Dunes denies him.
Dunes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanayama has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanayama is looking to take a break and control but Dunes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanayama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dunes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dunes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes misses with a head kick.
Hanayama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Hanayama - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dunes avoids the body shot from Hanayama.
Hanayama misses the jab.
Dunes with the inside leg kick.
Hanayama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
A little feinted left hand from Hanayama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanayama. That snapped Dunes's head back.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Hanayama moved out of range nicely.
Hanayama cracks Dunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dunes tries to clinch but Hanayama is having none of it.
Kaoru Hanayama is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanayama misses with a hook.
Dunes takes a swing at Hanayama's ribcage but misses.
Hanayama scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunes, as that shot connected.
Hanayama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Hanayama has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes. #T1#
Hanayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanayama working aggressively here.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanayama controls his hands.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanayama can't find room to land a body shot as Dunes controls the action.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanayama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dunes misses with a few strikes there.
Hanayama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanayama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanayamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Dunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanayama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Dunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes tries to clinch but Hanayama is having none of it.
Dunes lands with a straight right. Hanayama didn't see that one coming.
Hanayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunes.
Dunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Dunes misses with a body kick.
Hanayama jabs Dunes right on the nose. Dunes blinks but takes it well.
Hanayama takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses.
Dunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dunes throws a right hand that Hanayama ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanayama also avoids with ease.
Dunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Hanayama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dunes's guard.
Hanayama trying to control but Dunes is working from the bottom.
Hanayama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Dunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanayama is controlling him.
Hanayama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanayama slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanayama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanayama controlling his opponent.
Hanayama wants to take his opponent's back but Dunes doesn't allow it.
Hanayama controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Hanayama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanayama is really struggling to control Dunes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dunes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hanayama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanayama trying to control but Dunes is having none of 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 Kaoru Hanayama.
I think Hanayama 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 36: Maestre v Veainu
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Rees Mogg ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Hanayama cracks Rees Mogg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanayama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Hanayama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rees Mogg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rees Mogg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama throws a right hand that misses
and Rees Mogg counters with a stiff right hand.
Rees Mogg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanayama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Rees Mogg drives through and clinches with Hanayama against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Hanayama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Hanayama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rees Mogg.#T1#
Hanayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Rees Mogg working hard to break the clinch.
Hanayama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rees Mogg scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Rees Mogg manages to break the clinch.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rees Mogg throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rees Mogg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rees Mogg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanayama throws a shot from downtown. Rees Mogg moves away and avoids it.
Hanayama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanayama misses the target.
Hanayama throws a looping overhand right but Rees Mogg ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Rees Mogg finds it's target.#T2#
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!
Rees Mogg throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
Hanayama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanayama tries to clinch there but Rees Mogg circles away.
Rees Mogg throws a counter combo.
Rees Mogg throws a looping overhand right but Hanayama ducks down to avoid it.
Rees Mogg drops Hanayama with a huge uppercut! Hanayama drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rees Mogg is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Jacob Rees Mogg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Churchill would be delighted.'.

Event: WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
An inside leg kick from Sharma misses.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma slips a jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama takes a swing at Sharma's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Sharma catches Hanayama right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Hanayama scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanayama misses with a hook
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hanayama throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma slips under a jab from Hanayama.
Sharma is looking to counter punch.
Sharma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanayama counters with a two punch combo.
Hanayama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Hanayama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharma counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Sharma misses
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma throwing a counter right hand but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
Hanayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanayama moves away.
Hanayama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sharma misses with a hook.
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharma.
Hanayama misses with a wild combination.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanayama.
Hanayama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Sharma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hanayama slips a jab from Sharma.
Hanayama connects with a right hand. Sharma shakes it off.
Hanayama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
Hanayama lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama blocks a jab.
Hanayama misses with a body shot
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Hanayama is rocked!
Hanayama is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Sharma doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hanayama crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hanayama's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
After the big win, Rohith Sharma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 27: Smith v Son
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Tchusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tchusuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanayama to score with a decent uppercut.
Tchusuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tchusuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanayama.
Tchusuk looks to throw the jab but Hanayama is out of range.
Tchusuk misses with a wild combination.
Hanayama lands with a cross.
Hanayama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Hanayama blocks it.
Tchusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Tchusuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanayama slips under a jab from Tchusuk.
Hanayama is looking to counter punch.
Tchusuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Hanayama lands.
Hanayama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama slips a straight right by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Hanayama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tchusuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
Hanayama throws a jab when Tchusuk was well out of range.
Tchusuk throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looks like Hanayama has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tchusuk moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
Tchusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanayama throws a lazy uppercut
and Tchusuk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanayama's knee momentarily.
Tchusuk delivers a nice body kick.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Tchusuk drives through and clinches with Hanayama against the cage.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Tchusuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
Hanayama fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Tchusuk tries to throw a body punch but Hanayama avoids it by throwing Tchusuk back against the cage.
Tchusuk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hanayama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk lands a left hand.
Tchusuk lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tchusuk manages to break the clinch.
Hanayama throws a shot from downtown. Tchusuk moves away and avoids it.
Hanayama walks into a straight right hand from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tchusuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tchusuk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tchusuk loads up on a big right hand but Hanayama slips the punch.
Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanayama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tchusuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tchusuk throws a front kick aimed at Hanayama's knee but Hanayama avoids it well.
Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanayama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Hanayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchusuk is just out of range.
Hanayama with a jab.
Tchusuk takes one on the button.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Tchusuk tries to move into range but Hanayama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanayama moves out of range as Tchusuk strikes.
Hanayama lands a jab to Tchusuk's midsection.
Hanayama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanayama.
Tchusuk counters with a body kick.
Tchusuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tchusuk lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Hanayama glances at the clock... BAM! Tchusuk nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Hanayama crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Hanayama is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: WVT 22: Halo v Son
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux wants to clinch up but Hanayama keeps it at a distance.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemieux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lemieux throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanayama manages to circle out of the way.
Hanayama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanayama moves away.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanayama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanayama.
Hanayama lands a body shot. #T1#
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux swings for the body but Hanayama moves out of range.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux misses with a body punch
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux is looking to wear down Hanayama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lemieux glances at the clock... BAM! Hanayama nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lemieux crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lemieux is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Hill.
Hill cracks Hanayama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanayama scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Hill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanayama.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanayama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanayama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Hill lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill ducks right into an uppercut from Hanayama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanayama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanayama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
Hill looks to clinch
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Hill is rocked!
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Hanayama slips the punch.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanayama fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hill to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hill looks to clinch but Hanayama throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hill taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kaoru Hanayama!
Our winner, Kaoru Hanayama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Marley tries to clinch up but Hanayama circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanayama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marley in his tracks.
Marley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanayama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanayama, pushing him back against the cage.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanayama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanayama's brow. #TD#
Hanayama pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama being controlled here, momentarily.
Hanayama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Marley can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanayama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Hanayama seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
Marley is trying to stand up here but Hanayama is controlling him well.
Hanayama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up. #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.#SUB#
Hanayama wants to work for an arm triangle but Marley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marley defends it well.
Hanayama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hanayama trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Hanayama controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanayama trying to control but Marley is having none of it. #SUB#
Hanayama working for a guillotine from mount but Marley is in no mood to give up.
Marley is squirming around, avoiding Hanayama's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hanayama looking to isolate an arm here. Marley doesn't see it coming and as Hanayama extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hanayama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Hanayama!
Our winner, Kaoru Hanayama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 7: Hanayama v Tynkkynen
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tynkkynen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Tynkkynen misses.
Hanayama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tynkkynen misses with a left hand
and Tynkkynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanayama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tynkkynen looks to throw the jab but Hanayama is out of range.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanayama moves away.
Hanayama misses with an uppercut. Tynkkynen saw that one coming.
Tynkkynen drops his hands momentarily and Hanayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tynkkynen.
Hanayama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tynkkynen.
The fighters circling - Tynkkynen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tynkkynen moves forwards but Hanayama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Tynkkynen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanayama doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Hanayama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Hanayama has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tynkkynen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Tynkkynen.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tynkkynen misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
A big left from Tynkkynen misses.
It looked like Hanayama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tynkkynen.
A big left from Tynkkynen misses.
Jab by Tynkkynen.
A jab lands there for Hanayama.
Hanayama scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Hanayama finds it's target.
Hanayama throws a shot to the body.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tynkkynen lunges at Hanayama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanayama's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tynkkynen.
Hanayama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tynkkynen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanayama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanayama lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Good shot there by Hanayama.
Tynkkynen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tynkkynen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice body shot.
Tynkkynen avoids the body shot from Hanayama.
Tynkkynen throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanayama moves away.
Tynkkynen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tynkkynen moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.
It seemed like Tynkkynen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
Tynkkynen moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
A telegraphed right hand from Tynkkynen misses the target.
Hanayama misses with a two punch combination.
Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanayama.
A big left from Hanayama misses.
Tynkkynen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Tynkkynen slips a jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanayama connects with a body shot.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Hanayama misses with a hook.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tynkkynen misses with a looping right.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanayama throwing a counter right hand but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Hanayama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tynkkynen wants to counter with a clinch but Hanayama pushes him away.
Tynkkynen moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
A big right from Hanayama misses.
Hanayama avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama misses with an uppercut. Tynkkynen saw that one coming.
Tynkkynen catches Hanayama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tynkkynen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Hanayama digs a good body shot into Tynkkynen's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tynkkynen misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tynkkynen. Hanayama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanayama takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses.
Hanayama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tynkkynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tynkkynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tynkkynen.
Hanayama's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanayama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanayama lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanayama tries to clinch up.
Tynkkynen misses the jab.
Hanayama throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hanayama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaoru Hanayama is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanayama throws a lazy right hand but Tynkkynen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanayama. Tynkkynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tynkkynen slips a jab from Hanayama.
Tynkkynen scores with a jab to the head.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanayama.
Tynkkynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen looks to land a right hand but Hanayama moved out of range.
Hanayama jabs at Tynkkynen's body.#CL2#
Tynkkynen closes the distance and pushes Hanayama back into the cage.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Tynkkynen.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Tynkkynen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tynkkynen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Tynkkynen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Hanayama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tynkkynen can do to turn this around?
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Tynkkynen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tynkkynen blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanayama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Tynkkynen blocks an uppercut.
Tynkkynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tynkkynen lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Hanayama.
Hanayama misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama tries to work over Tynkkynen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama lands a shot to the body.
Tynkkynen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hanayama.
Tynkkynen tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanayama avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Hanayama successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Hanayama is working an open guard so Tynkkynen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tynkkynen avoids the body shot from Hanayama.
Hanayama cracks Tynkkynen with a good jab.
Hanayama throws a right hand that misses
and Tynkkynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Tynkkynen misses.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanayama.
Tynkkynen misses with a straight left.
Tynkkynen throws out a loose jab but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hanayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Tynkkynen is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tynkkynen lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Tynkkynen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Hanayama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanayama is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tynkkynen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hanayama crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hanayama's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miro Tynkkynen!
In his post fight interview, Miro Tynkkynen gave a big smile as he said 'I need a beer '.

Event: RISE 66:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Griffith drops his hands momentarily and Hanayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanayama moves out of range of the body kick from Griffith.
Griffith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffith.
Hanayama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffith is just out of range.
Griffith feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Hanayama misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffith! But no joy.
Hanayama lands a body shot.
Griffith misses with a head kick.
Hanayama swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Griffith darts in and clinches Hanayama up against the cage.
Hanayama misses with the head strike.
Hanayama lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Griffith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hanayama lands a body shot.
Griffith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Griffith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Griffith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanayama throwing a counter right hand but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanayama loads up on a big right hand but Griffith slips the punch.
Griffith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Hanayama.
Griffith scores with a hook to the body. Hanayama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Griffith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanayama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanayama.
Hanayama throwing a counter right hand but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Griffith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanayama misses with a hook.#T2#
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Griffith moves away from the strike by Hanayama. #CL2#
Griffith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffith backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffith blocks a body shot from Hanayama.
Griffith blocks an uppercut.
Griffith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama tries to throw a body punch but Griffith avoids it by throwing Hanayama back against the cage.
Griffith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanayama lands an uppercut.
Hanayama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffith is trying to break the clinch but Hanayama has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffith. #T3#
Griffith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanayama.
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffith backwards.
Hanayama prevents Griffith from breaking the clinch.
Griffith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
A short right from Hanayama.
Nice body punch from Hanayama - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Hanayama - that landed with a thud.
Hanayama lands a shoulder strike.
Hanayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanayama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffith backwards.
Griffith takes a shot to the head.
Hanayama throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffith.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffith.
Griffith prevents a body shot from Hanayama. #T4#
Hanayama scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanayama.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanayama lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hanayama.
A short left from Hanayama.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffith's elbow.
Hanayama struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffith controls his hands. #BC2#
Griffith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hanayama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanayama works on Griffith's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
Griffith prevents a body shot from Hanayama.
Griffith has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Still in the clinch, Hanayama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanayama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanayama misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Griffith wants to clinch up but Hanayama keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hanayama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanayama as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Hanayama misses.
Hanayama blocks the body kick.
Griffith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanayama throwing a counter right hand but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hanayama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanayama.#ROC#Griffith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Griffith is out of range.
Griffith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanayama finish him?
Griffith defending well as Hanayama loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Griffith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffith misses with a low kick.
Griffith blocks a jab.
Hanayama misses with a hook.
Hanayama fakes the body blow, causing Griffith to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Griffith goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Nice jab there from Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a straight right.
Fortythree 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.
Fortythree getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
Hanayama cracks Fortythree with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Hanayama misses.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanayama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanayama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanayama dips to his left and cracks Fortythree with an uppercut!#ROC2#Fortythree is rocked!
The fighters circling - Fortythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Fortythree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanayama slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Hanayama ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Fortythree's jaw. Fortythree's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hanayama does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1#
Surf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanayama counters with a nice body shot.
Surf looks to clinch
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Surf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanayama to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Hanayama feints and as Surf raises his hands in defense, Hanayama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Surf wants to get back to his feet but Hanayama passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR##SUB2#
Hanayama seems to be working for a kimura but Surf defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hanayama is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanayama trying to mount his opponent but Surf defends it.
Surf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hanayama is taking a breather. Surf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Hanayama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Surf! #SUB2#
Hanayama has hold of Surf's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Surf manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
You get the feeling that Surf really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Hanayama looking to secure an arm triangle but Surf defends it well.
Surf is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB2#
Hanayama is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Surf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Surf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanayama on the ground.
Surf is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hanayama has taken his back!#T2##SUB2#
Hanayama has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Surf is in real trouble here. Hanayama gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Surf is tapping out! Hanayama wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 120 - Todd vs Soares
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Hanayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Rodgers 's ribs.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Hanayama throws a hook to the side of Rodgers 's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanayama dodges the punch combination from Rodgers .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Rodgers is looking to chop away at Hanayama's legs.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Hanayama had a free shot at his head there.
Hanayama works Rodgers 's body with a nice hook.
Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanayama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers thumps Hanayama with a low kick.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Hanayama off balance momentarily.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hanayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Hanayama lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodgers off the cage and back into range.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down. #T3#
Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hanayama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Rodgers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
Hanayama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanayama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers throws a push kick but Hanayama slaps the foot to one side.
Hanayama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Hanayama lands a body shot.
Hanayama slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodgers - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Rodgers tenderised Hanayama's leg. Hanayama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodgers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanayama if he has to take too many more of those.
Rodgers digs a good hook to Hanayama's body.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanayama takes a step back to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanayama checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanayama.
Hanayama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hanayama blocks the low kick.
Hanayama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Hanayama as he checks the leg kick.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanayama finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head. #T1#
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Hanayama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanayama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodgers under the eye.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Rodgers tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanayama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Hanayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanayama misses with a left hand
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanayama checks a leg kick.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Hanayama checks it
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Hanayama misses its intended target.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down. #T2#
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanayama is just out of range.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanayama misses the target.
Hanayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Hanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Hanayama moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hanayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanayama.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass. #T3#
Rodgers stands up over Hanayama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Rodgers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodgers won't allow Hanayama to sweep him here.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanayama is keeping the position for now.
Hanayama managing to control the position.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanayama is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hanayama passes into half guard.
Hanayama trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Hanayama wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position.
Rodgers gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Hanayama checks it
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Hanayama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanayama misses with an uppercut.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanayama slips a jab from Rodgers .
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Rodgers , right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Hanayama as Rodgers shoots in.
Hanayama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers 's belly button to the back.
Hanayama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanayama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Rodgers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanayama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanayama counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanayama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Hanayama's body.
Hanayama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanayama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanayama's head.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rodgers .
Hanayama misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaoru Hanayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanayama throws out the jab.
Kaoru Hanayama is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanayama misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hanayama looks to land a combination. Rodgers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanayama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodgers s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanayama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanayama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama 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.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Rodgers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a hook but Hanayama blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Hanayama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanayama.#T4#
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Hanayama connects with a single shot there.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanayama is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Hanayama circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers wants to clinch
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Hanayama checks the leg kick.
Hanayama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanayama throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanayama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Hanayama scores with the left hand. Sandoval knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanayama throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Hanayama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanayama.
Hanayama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval cracks a nice hook into Hanayama's ribs.
Sandoval takes a swing at Hanayama's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Hanayama gets caught napping as Sandoval dives in and scores a takedown. Hanayama manages to retain guard.
Hanayama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hanayama has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sandoval doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanayama has managed to lock this one up! Can Sandoval escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanayama on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 111 - Logan vs Joad
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Darkholme walks into a left hand.
Hanayama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama moves away from the strike by Darkholme.
Hanayama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanayama.
Darkholme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama misses with a left hand
and Hanayama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanayama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanayama misses with a lunging right hand
and Darkholme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darkholme misses the shot to the body.
Hanayama lands with a shot to the body.
Hanayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkholme is just out of range.
Hanayama cracks Darkholme with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darkholme drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkholme moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.
Darkholme appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Darkholme.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darkholme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanayama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanayama slips a jab from Darkholme.
Hanayama looks to land a right hand but Darkholme moved out of range.
Darkholme is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Darkholme.
Hanayama throws the left hand but Darkholme avoids the punch easily.
Darkholme takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanayama swings for the body but Darkholme moves out of range.
Darkholme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanayama throws out a loose jab but Darkholme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darkholme feints and then cracks Hanayama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanayama down. #TD2#
Hanayama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Hanayama controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB2#
Hanayama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darkholme knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanayama on the ground.
Hanayama has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Hanayama has control of Darkholme's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Darkholme regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hanayama controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Darkholme bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanayama has control of Darkholme's left arm, preventing Darkholme from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkholme tries to stand but Hanayama is controlling from the bottom.
Darkholme trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Hanayama looking for a guillotine here but Darkholme defends easily.
Darkholme wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving.
Hanayama has a closed guard, preventing Darkholme from standing up.
Darkholme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hanayama looking for a triangle here. Darkholme is fighting it but it looks tight! Hanayama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Darkholme is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 103 - Tonissar vs Andrade
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Hanayama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Rain.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Hanayama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rain's head backwards.
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Rain counters with a leg kick.
Hanayama sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Rain's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rain lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Hanayama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanayama 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.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Hanayama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanayama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain throws a combination that misses
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain lands with a cross.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanayama moves to clinch but Rain breaks away
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A big right from Hanayama misses.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rain misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanayama misses with a looping right.
Rain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rain sizes up Hanayama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Rain clinches up against the cage.
Rain tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama 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.
Hanayama digs a right hand underneath Rain's ribcage. Rain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanayama can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Rain blocks it.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hanayama - that landed with a thud.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Rain.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Rain.
Hanayama pushes Rain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rain digs a right hand underneath Hanayama's ribcage. Hanayama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rain lands with a short shot to the head.
Rain lands a nice uppercut.
Rain lands a right hand.
Rain trying to land knees to the body.
Hanayama lands a nice shot to the body.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain pushes Hanayama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanayama tries to throw a body punch but Rain avoids it by throwing Hanayama back against the cage.
Hanayama lands a nice uppercut.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Hanayama.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain misses with a body punch.
Rain blocks a body shot from Hanayama.
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanayama's defenses. #T3#
Rain misses with the head strike.
Hanayama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanayama lands a right hand.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
Rain tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanayama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanayama jumps guard but Rain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rain.
Hanayama can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Rain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanayama.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Rain.
Hanayama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Hanayama.
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!
Hanayama is working Rain over against the cage.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hanayama.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rain misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanayama controls his hands.
Rain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Hanayama fails to land.
Rain pushes Hanayama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rain.
Rain tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanayama's elbow.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Hanayama blocks an elbow strike from Rain.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but White Rain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanayama.
It seemed like Rain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanayama with a hook.#CL2#
Rain takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Rain manages to break the clinch.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Hanayama's head but Hanayama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanayama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanayama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rain. Rain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Rain looks to throw the jab but Hanayama is out of range.
Hanayama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Rain finds it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Hanayama takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain darts in trying to clinch
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanayama throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Hanayama misses its intended target. #T1#
Rain moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanayama checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanayama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanayama loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good shot there by Hanayama.
Rain lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Rain.
Rain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanayama lands the left hand.
Rain tries to clinch but Hanayama moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanayama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanayama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rain stuns Hanayama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Hanayama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanayama.
Rain feints and then cracks Hanayama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanayama down.
Hanayama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanayama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Rain moves in close and cracks Hanayama with a massive right hand! Hanayama, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). White Rain!
White Rain decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 96 - Babinski vs Lindholm
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Dickinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dickinson.
Hanayama scores with a body shot.
Hanayama connects with a looping right hand.
Hanayama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Dickinson.
Dickinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanayama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickinson swivels and escapes.
Hanayama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dickinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hanayama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickinson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanayama 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.
Hanayama passes into half guard.
Dickinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Hanayama is trying to work for a kimura but Dickinson is defending well. #T1#
Hanayama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dickinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hanayama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Hanayama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hanayama seems to be working for a kimura but Dickinson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hanayama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
Hanayama wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is defending well.
Hanayama is still trying to improve position.
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanayama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dickinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Hanayama misses with a body shot.
Dickinson misses the jab.
Dickinson swings widly with a right hand
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanayama throws out a loose jab but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanayama closes the distance and clinches up with Dickinson, looking for a takedown. Hanayama pushes Dickinson against the cage but Dickinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dickinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hanayama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson catches Hanayama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Hanayama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dickinson's waist but Dickinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanayama off to one side.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Dickinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dickinson lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
Dickinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Hanayama misses.
Dickinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanayama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanayama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanayama's head.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson with a nice calf kick.
Hanayama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
Dickinson scores with a nice right hand.
Dickinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanayama.
It seemed like Hanayama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanayama.
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 Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dickinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanayama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice body punch from Hanayama.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Hanayama moves out of range.
Dickinson misses with a combination
and Hanayama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanayama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanayama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanayama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanayama.
Hanayama throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Hanayama moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Hanayama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanayama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Hanayama. #T1#
Hanayama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanayama checks a leg kick.
Hanayama staying out of range there.
Hanayama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Dickinson leaves Hanayama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickinson moves forwards but Hanayama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanayama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dickinson connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dickinson.
Dickinson cracks Hanayama with a good jab.
Dickinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama tries to clinch up.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Hanayama.
Dickinson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dickinson slips a jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Dickinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanayama misses with a hook
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dickinson cracks Hanayama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanayama throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dickinson 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.
Hanayama slips a straight right by Dickinson.
Dickinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Dickinson tenderised Hanayama's leg. Hanayama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hanayama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanayama misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Hanayama lands with a right hand.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanayama.
Hanayama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Hanayama throws out a counter right but Dickinson avoids it with no problem.
Hanayama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
A quick step to the side and Dickinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanayama has time to react.
Dickinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Hanayama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanayama down.
Dickinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanayama.
Hanayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickinson slips under a jab.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanayama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanayama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Dickinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson connects with a body shot that sends Hanayama's belly button to the back.
Dickinson lunges at Hanayama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanayama's hand.
Hanayama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dickinson lands a nice shot that snaps Hanayama's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanayama. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dickinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the body
and Hanayama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson slips a jab from Hanayama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson lands a jab to the head.
Hanayama thuds a left hand into Dickinson's body.
Dickinson looks to land a right hand but Hanayama moved out of range.
Hanayama walks into a straight right hand from Dickinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
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#
Dickinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanayama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanayama blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanayama misses with a hook.
Dickinson scores with a jab to the head.
Dickinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanayama.
Hanayama swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson throws a lazy right hand but Hanayama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanayama ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Hanayama misses with a wild body shot.
Hanayama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dickinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanayama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanayama.
Dickinson lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target. #T1#
Dickinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanayama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanayama moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanayama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickinson throws a jab when Hanayama was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hanayama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanayama shoots for a takedown but Dickinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanayama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A cross from Dickinson lands.
Hanayama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Dickinson.
Dickinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dickinson missing with a left hand there. Hanayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson misses with a hook.#T2#
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickinson throws a jab when Hanayama was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanayama! But no joy.
Hanayama blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Hanayama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanayama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Dickinson. No joy for Hanayama on that attempt.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Dickinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dickinson moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.
Dickinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson connects with a right hand. Hanayama shakes it off.
Hanayama misses with a right hand
and Hanayama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanayama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Hanayama slips a jab from Dickinson.
Dickinson defending well as Hanayama loads up on a big left hand.
Hanayama scores with a nice right hand.
Hanayama checks a leg kick nicely.
Hanayama misses with a hook.
Dickinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hanayama misses with a looping right.
Hanayama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanayama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dickinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
Dickinson ducks right into an uppercut from Hanayama.
Hanayama walks into a straight right hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanayama throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanayama misses with a left hand
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanayama misses with a straight left.
Dickinson moves out of range as Hanayama strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Hanayama blocks the leg kick.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Dickinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanayama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dickinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanayama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Hanayama misses.
Dickinson misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama tries to clinch up
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanayama 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Dickinson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dickinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanayama is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanayama lands a jab.
Hanayama shoots in for a takedown but Dickinson shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickinson, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
After the fight, Sean Dickinson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Tai Kung lands a slapping body shot.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
Tai Kung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanayama avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a left hand
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tai Kung scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
A slow jab from Tai Kung misses its intended target.
Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung looks to land a body kick but Hanayama moved away.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Hanayama blocks it.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Hanayama moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Hanayama coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tai Kung tries to land a front kick but Hanayama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanayama throws out a counter right but Tai Kung avoids it with no problem.
Hanayama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Tai Kung.
Hanayama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.#T1#
Tai Kung walks into a stiff left hand from Hanayama.
Tai Kung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tai Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanayama throws a lazy uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp right that sends Hanayama to the canvas! Tai Kung follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Sandoval drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sandoval looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Hanayama.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval misses with a body shot
and Hanayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanayama throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanayama throws out the jab.
Hanayama misses with a body shot.
Hanayama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sandoval scores with a nice head shot.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Hanayama.
Hanayama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanayama misses the target. #TD#
Sandoval throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hanayama was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandoval finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanayama is controlling Sandoval's posture.
Sandoval won't allow Hanayama to sweep him here. #T1#
Sandoval working some strikes from top position.
Hanayama managing to control the position.
Hanayama looking to control. #SUB2#
Hanayama looking for a triangle here. Sandoval is fighting it but it looks tight! Hanayama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sandoval is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 75 - Nofud vs Lachance
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Hanayama misses.
Valentine works Hanayama's body with a nice hook.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valentine throws a nice looking combination but Hanayama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanayama misses the jab.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Hanayama avoids it with no problem.
Valentine scores with a nice strike.
Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanayama has time to react.
Hanayama throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
Hanayama misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine is looking for the big counter here.
Hanayama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanayama just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanayama looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Hanayama throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Hanayama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Valentine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanayama.#CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Valentine tests Hanayama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanayama.
Hanayama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanayama lands a right hand.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama misses with the head strike.
Hanayama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanayama struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Hanayama.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Hanayama misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hanayama.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanayama.
Valentine tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Valentine - that landed with a thud.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Hanayama's ribcage. Hanayama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Hanayama pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanayama struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Hanayama misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanayama.
Hanayama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Hanayama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Hanayama back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Valentine tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
Hanayama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine tries to work over Hanayama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hanayama - that landed with a thud.
Hanayama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Hanayama lands a shoulder strike.
Hanayama lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanayama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Hanayama - that landed with a thud.
Hanayama can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Hanayama tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Hanayama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanayama.
A short right from Valentine.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanayama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Hanayama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
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 Kaoru Hanayama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama'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.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine. #CL2#
Valentine darts in and clinches Hanayama up against the cage.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Hanayama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine digs a right hand into Hanayama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanayama's gas tank.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanayama throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Hanayama avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanayama.
Valentine blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Hanayama controls the action.
Hanayama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Hanayama on the inside.
Hanayama misses with the head strike.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hanayama.
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
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 short right from Valentine on the inside.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Valentine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards. #ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Oh Hanayama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Hanayama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Hanayama.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama. #T4#
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama blocks an uppercut.
Luke Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine dips a shoulder and cracks Hanayama with a mighty uppercut! Hanayama falls back against the cage and Valentine unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hanayama is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Valentine screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Valentine!
Luke Valentine thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 68 - Bulb vs Sosa 2
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Walker misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liam Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Walker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walker.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanayama manages to avoid it.
Hanayama stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Hanayama is looking to counter punch.
Hanayama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanayama tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanayama.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.#CL#
Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanayama's elbow.
Hanayama lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Hanayama pulls guard.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanayama has momentary wrist control but Walker slips an elbow through the middle.
Walker postures up and lands a big shot to Hanayama's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanayama has wrist control.
Hanayama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hanayama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hanayama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanayama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. #T2#
Hanayama works to advance to full mount. Walker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hanayama looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hanayama working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hanayama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Walker is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hanayama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Hanayama tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hanayama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.#SUB#
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanayama is pulling down on Walker's head. It's preventing any offense from Walker, at least for the moment.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Hanayama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanayama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hanayama 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.
Hanayama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanayama is looking to pass into half guard but Walker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Walker is in guard.#REVB#
Hanayama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanayama's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hanayama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanayama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Hanayama.
Walker tries to counter with a clinch but Hanayama shakes him off and moves away.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanayama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Walker sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hanayama's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hanayama's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Walker!

Event: HFC 65 - Wanker vs Mendoza
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Anthony connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanayama. Hanayama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanayama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanayama lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hanayama.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanayama, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Hanayama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet but Hanayama passes into half guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anthony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanayama. #T1#
Hanayama is pressing down on Anthony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anthony is holding on for now.
Anthony is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony wants to control but Hanayama is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hanayama seems to be working for a kimura but Anthony defends the submission attempt.#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.
Hanayama trying to pass the guard but Anthony defending well.
Hanayama prevents Anthony from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hanayama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anthony is just riding it out for now. Hanayama eventually gives up the hold.
Hanayama passes to side control. #T3#
Anthony is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hanayama is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Anthony is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Anthony has left one of his arms exposed and Hanayama doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Anthony screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 58 - Kocak vs Krylov 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Bob prevents a body shot from Hanayama.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Hanayama's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Hanayama moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanayama lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Hanayama breaks the clinch.
Hanayama thuds a left hand into Bob's body.
Bob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanayama.
Bob tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanayama manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanayama.
Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bob moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.#T1#
Bob avoids the body shot from Hanayama.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hanayama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Bob pushes Hanayama off and gets back to his feet.
Hanayama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
Bob is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Hanayama clinches with his opponent.
Bob blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanayama is trying to drag Bob to the mat but Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanayama misses with a body punch. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
Hanayama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanayama wants a takedown.
Hanayama is trying to push Bob away but Bob has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
Hanayama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
Bob defending well as Hanayama loads up on a big left hand.
Bob is looking to counter the offense by Hanayama and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Hanayama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bob trying to stall but Hanayama improves his position.
Hanayama tries to break the clinch but Bob is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Hanayama fails to land.
Bob is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow. #T3#
Hanayama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Hanayama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanayama misses with some punches.
A short left from Hanayama.
Hanayama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob is stalling here.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hanayama.
Hanayama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hanayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanayama loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Hanayama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bob was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanayama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob pulls Hanayama in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanayama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanayama is one step ahead there.
Hanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanayama.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Bob is looking to counter the offense by Hanayama and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Hanayama instigates a clinch.
Hanayama can't break the clinch.
Bob blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hanayama fails to land.
Hanayama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama is trying to pull guard but Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Hanayama tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Hanayama is trying to pull guard but Bob turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hanayama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanayama is trying to force a seperation but Bob has the dominant position.
Bob blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Hanayama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanayama is trying to pull guard but Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Hanayama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanayama.
Hanayama lands a left hand.
Hanayama tries to break free but Bob pushes him back against the cage.
Hanayama wants to take the fight to the mat but Bob manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanayama misses with a punch to the body.
Bob is pressed up against the cage. Hanayama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bob down to the mat. Bob avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanayama loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Hanayama. Beautiful body shot.
Hanayama doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away. #T2#
Hanayama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanayama looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Hanayama breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanayama.
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#
Hanayama tries for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
Bob regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hanayama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Hanayama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bob sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Hanayama is looking to advance position but Bob won't allow it.
Hanayama moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Hanayama swings around for an armbar but Bob sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanayama's guard.#SUB#
Bob drops back looking for a leg! Hanayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanayama manages to kick Bob off! Bob jumps back into Hanayama's guard.
Bob trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanayama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Hanayama is trying to keep Bob in close. #SUB2#
Hanayama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanayama is trying to control the position but Bob postures up.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanayama is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaoru Hanayama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanayama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanayama.#CL2#
Hanayama darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.
Hanayama misses with a body punch.
Hanayama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Hanayama gets control of Bob's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanayama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bob stands and steps away. Hanayama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.#TD2#
Bob gets caught napping as Hanayama dives in and scores a takedown. Bob manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Bob manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hanayama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanayama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanayama swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Hanayama.
A nice left hand lands by Hanayama.
Bob leaning against his opponent.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanayama as Bob tries to tie him up.
Hanayama throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Hanayama has clasped his hands together around Bob's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bob can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hanayama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hanayama tries for a kimura but Bob is defending well. #T2#
Hanayama trying to control the position but Bob is working away. #SUB2#
Hanayama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bob has escaped the position, nice work there.
Billy Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bob trying to control but Hanayama flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Hanayama working for the choke.
Will Hanayama go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Bob tries to roll but Hanayama sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Bob defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Hanayama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bob defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bob just trying to survive but Hanayama is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Hanayama looking to break Bob's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bob remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hanayama will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hanayama controls the action.
Bob trying to get back to his feet but Hanayama is in full control for now. #T4#
Bob looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hanayama.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama doesn't have the hooks in and Bob manages to turn into his guard.
Hanayama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Hanayama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bob gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hanayama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billy Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanayama 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoru Hanayama!
Our winner, Kaoru Hanayama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

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

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

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

Event: HFC Speed Brawls IV
Date: Nov 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kingstar drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingstar.
Kingstar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine is trying to push Kingstar away but Kingstar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine tries a body shot but Kingstar blocks it.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
Kingstar scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine pushes Kingstar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kingstar 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.
Valentine lands a right hand.
Kingstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingstar tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingstar misses with a body punch.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingstar's elbow.
Kingstar blocks an uppercut.
Kingstar presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kingstar tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine working aggressively here.
Kingstar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valentine pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Kingstar tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingstar blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Kingstar avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Kingstar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kingstar lands a left hand.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Kingstar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kingstar fails to land.
Kingstar prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Kingstar working aggressively here.
Kingstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Kingstar misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingstar.
Valentine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingstar tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Kingstar back against the cage.
Kingstar misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Kingstar down.
Kingstar moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Kingstar misses with a straight left.
Kingstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kingstar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingstar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kingstar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingstar throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
And Valentine responds with a good body kick, but Kingstar manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Kingstar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kingstar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valentine has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
Valentine throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Kingstar throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingstar's knee momentarily.
Valentine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingstar.
Kingstar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pradak Kingstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine lands with a hook. Kingstar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Kingstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingstar tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Kingstar darts in trying to clinch
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.#T4#
Kingstar misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingstar tries to clinch up
and Valentine scores with a counter punch that sends Kingstar to the canvas! Valentine smells blood - he's punishing Kingstar with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kingstar has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Valentine!
A less than humble Luke Valentine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020

170 cm
34 yrs
170 lbs

182 cm
23 yrs
175 lbs

Carlos

Kingstar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ramon Carlos ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pradak Kingstar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Carlos moves into the clinch.
Carlos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kingstar is defending well.#TD2#
Kingstar has Carlos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kingstar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carlos tumbling to the mat - Kingstar dives into Carlos 's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carlos (0) vs (2) Kingstar
Carlos keeping moving, preventing Kingstar from controlling successfully.
Kingstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlos is keeping the position for now.
Kingstar passes Carlos 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kingstar trying to control from half guard but Carlos is working away.
Kingstar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carlos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstar trying to mount his opponent but Carlos defends it.
Still in half guard, Kingstar seems content to control.#T1#
Kingstar wants to take a breather but Carlos is having none of it.
Kingstar controlling the action here.
Kingstar wants to control but Carlos is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kingstar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlos sees it coming and defends easily.
Kingstar wants to control but Carlos is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kingstar is looking to advance position but Carlos won't allow it.
Carlos is refusing to be controlled, as Kingstar sits in half guard.
Kingstar not doing much here.
Carlos regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kingstar stays in close to Carlos 's body and controls the position.
Kingstar trying to control but Carlos is working from the bottom.
Carlos wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingstar looking to sit in guard and control but Carlos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carlos (2) vs (2) Kingstar
Kingstar is trying to control the position but Carlos postures up.
Carlos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kingstar controlling the position.#SUB2#
Kingstar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carlos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingstar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kingstar pulls Carlos in close to prevent any damage.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from Kingstar.
Kingstar trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kingstar has his foot on Carlos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carlos works his way back into a safe position though.
Carlos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingstar's guard.
Carlos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carlos is keen to just control but Kingstar is a slippery customer.#T5#
Carlos controlling the action here.
Kingstar is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingstar is trying to control but can't.
Kingstar is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlos controlling the pace.
Kingstar tries to roll over but Carlos keeps him under control.
Kingstar works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingstar keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully. #T6#
Carlos passes into half guard.
Kingstar trying to control but Carlos postures up.
Carlos trying to control the action but Kingstar is working from the bottom.
Carlos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kingstar is looking to improve his position.
Carlos trying to control the action but Kingstar is working from the bottom.
Carlos is controlling the pace.
Kingstar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlos is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Kingstar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carlos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carlos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingstar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carlos prevents Kingstar from improving his position.
Kingstar is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Kingstar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kingstar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kingstar working a defensive guard here.
Carlos is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Kingstar is trying to keep Carlos in close.
Carlos won't allow Kingstar to sweep him here.
Carlos is fighting to break Kingstar's control of his arms but Kingstar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carlos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carlos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carlos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingstar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingstar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingstar being controlled here, momentarily.
Carlos preventing the sweep. #T9##SUB2#
Kingstar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlos is aware though and is defending well.
Kingstar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingstar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kingstar trying to control the position.
Carlos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingstar is keeping the position for now.
Kingstar pulls Carlos in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kingstar is trying to keep Carlos in close.
Carlos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Carlos slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kingstar has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Carlos escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Carlos !
Score +3 for passing guard: Carlos (5) vs (2) Kingstar
Carlos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kingstar's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kingstar struggling a bit here.
What's Kingstar going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kingstar is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Kingstar wants to control but Carlos postures up.
Carlos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kingstar is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Kingstar being controlled for a moment.
Kingstar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12#
Kingstar wants to control but Carlos is keeping busy.
Carlos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kingstar trying to control here.
Carlos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kingstar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kingstar is trying to control but Carlos manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carlos (8) vs (2) Kingstar
Kingstar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Kingstar can't escape the position.
Carlos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carlos is looking to work his way around to Kingstar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kingstar wants to control but Carlos is having none of it.
Carlos controlling his opponent.
Carlos moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Carlos (11) vs (2) Kingstar
Kingstar just looking to survive in the bad position.
Kingstar trying to control the hands but Carlos won't let him. #SUB#
Kingstar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Carlos gets his way! #T14#
Carlos has the hooks in. Kingstar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kingstar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carlos .
Kingstar is really stuck here.
Kingstar just trying to survive but Carlos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Kingstar is trying to break free.
Kingstar trying to control the position but Carlos manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlos biding his time, controlling Kingstar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Ramon Carlos 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: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

182 cm
23 yrs
175 lbs

203 cm
22 yrs
190 lbs

Kingstar

OBrien

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pradak Kingstar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kingstar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kingstar after a bit of a struggle.
OBrien can't get the takedown. #TD#
Kingstar pulls guard successfully.
Kingstar keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Kingstar is trying to keep OBrien in close. #SUB#
Kingstar pushes a forearm under OBrien's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, OBrien is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pradak Kingstar!
Pradak Kingstar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 25 - Slingin vs Kung
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingstar.
A little feinted left hand from Kingstar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Test changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Test throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingstar counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Test gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingstar throws a head punch that misses.
Kingstar prevents a body shot from Test.
Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Test's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingstar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingstar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingstar misses with a double jab.
Test throws a hook but Kingstar blocks it.
Test misses with a hook. Kingstar ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test misses with a body shot.
Kingstar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron mikes mma in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Kingstar misses with the combination.
Kingstar takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
Test slips a jab from Kingstar.
Kingstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Test swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Test lands with a nice body punch.
Kingstar loads up on a big right hand but Test slips the punch.
Test scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingstar should have avoided that one.
Test moves away from the strike by Kingstar.
Test throws an off balance right hand
and Kingstar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Test lands with a hook. Kingstar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Test throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingstar on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingstar with a hook.#T2#
A big left from Test misses.
Test displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingstar throws out the jab.
Kingstar misses with a looping right.
Kingstar throws a jab when Test was well out of range.
Test misses with an uppercut. Kingstar saw that one coming.
Test tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Test.
Kingstar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingstar throws out a loose jab but Test uses good head movement to avoid it.
Test tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingstar lands with a shot to the body.
Kingstar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Test scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Test takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Test dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingstar on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##CL2#
Test rushes Kingstar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Test tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingstar can't find room to land a body shot as Test controls the action.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Test blocking some punches.
Test blocking some punches.
Test tries to throw a body punch but Kingstar avoids it by throwing Test back against the cage.
Test lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingstar backwards.
Test misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Test.
Test looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Test blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test misses with some punches.
Kingstar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch.
Test blocking some punches.
Test tries to break the clinch but Kingstar is controlling the position. #T4#
Nice body punch from Kingstar.
Test can't find room to land a body shot as Kingstar controls the action.
Test lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingstar backwards.
Test tries to throw a body punch but Kingstar avoids it by throwing Test back against the cage.
Kingstar throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingstar misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingstar.
Test goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Test doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingstar misses with some punches.
Kingstar tries to throw a body punch but Test avoids it by throwing Kingstar back against the cage.
Kingstar misses with some punches.
Kingstar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Test doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingstar tries to work over Test's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fourth Test will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pradak Kingstar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kingstar gets a clinch.
Kingstar misses with a punch to the body.
Test wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingstar won't allow it.
Test lands a big right hand that drops Kingstar! The killer instinct kicks in and Test finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Test!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fourth Test!

Event: Madness 49 Kocak vs Camoran
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Sandoval does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
Pradak Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingstar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingstar clobbers Sandoval with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kingstar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Kingstar misses its intended target.
Kingstar misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
Kingstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingstar lands a nice looking body shot.
Kingstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingstar.
Sandoval appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kingstar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandoval on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingstar.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Kingstar avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingstar misses with a left hand
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingstar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingstar connects with a jab.
Sandoval misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kingstar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with a straight right.
Kingstar misses with a body shot.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Kingstar avoids it with no problem.
Kingstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Kingstar.#T2#
Kingstar throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Kingstar avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Kingstar takes the fight into the clinch.
Kingstar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingstar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kingstar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Kingstar avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the cage.
Kingstar throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval lands with a light punch inside.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Kingstar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sandoval pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Kingstar is having none of it.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingstar works the jab nicely.
Kingstar looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Kingstar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kingstar throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Kingstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Kingstar avoids it with no problem.
Kingstar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingstar scores with a nice head shot.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Sandoval tries to bum rush Kingstar with a series of wild strikes but Kingstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingstar throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Kingstar.
A little jabbing left from Sandoval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingstar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingstar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingstar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingstar throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval unleashes a big counter combination but Kingstar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kingstar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingstar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingstar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a left right combination that sends Kingstar crashing to the mat - Sandoval wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Kingstar out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Sandoval!
A relieved looking Miguel Sandoval thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Madness 41 Seran vs Yun
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Morales scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
Morales throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingstar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Kingstar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kingstar ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A lazy left from Kingstar finds it's target.
Morales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kingstar's hands.
Morales connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morales just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Kingstar ducks down to avoid it.
Kingstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales dips to his left and cracks Kingstar with an uppercut!#T1#
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingstar swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Kingstar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales throws a body punch but Kingstar moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Morales misses
and Kingstar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kingstar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
Morales lands a nice hook to Kingstar's body. Kingstar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morales misses with a shot to the body
and Kingstar counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Morales lands a nice hook to Kingstar's body. Kingstar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingstar at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Morales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingstar.
Kingstar throwing a counter right hand but Morales manages to avoid it.
Kingstar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morales connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingstar scrambles back to his feet.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Kingstar counters with a nice body shot.
Morales cracks Kingstar on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kingstar falls backwards against the cage. Morales follows up with more strikes that drop Kingstar to his knees. Morales keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kingstar! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Morales!

Event: Madness Fright Night 26
Date: Feb 19, 2020

#R1#
Kingstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Measles wants to counter with a clinch but Kingstar pushes him away.
Measles scores with a body shot.
Measles misses with an uppercut
and Kingstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Measles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pradak Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingstar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingstar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Measles avoids the body shot from Kingstar.
Kingstar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Measles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingstar manages to avoid it.
Measles moves out of range as Kingstar strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kingstar slips under a jab.
Measles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingstar.
Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Measles.#T1#
Kingstar misses with a body shot.
Measles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Measles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut.
Measles tries to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Measles. Beautiful body shot.
Measles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Measles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingstar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingstar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kingstar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Measles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kingstar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Measles's waist but Measles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kingstar off to one side.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut. Measles saw that one coming.
Kingstar looks to throw the jab but Measles is out of range. #T2#
Measles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingstar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Measles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingstar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingstar scores with a jab to the body.
Kingstar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Measles tries to clinch up but Kingstar circles away and keeps his distance.
Measles throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kingstar counter with a right hand.
Kingstar misses with a straight right.
Measles wants to counter with a clinch but Kingstar pushes him away.
Measles avoids the body shot from Kingstar.
Kingstar throws a hook but Measles avoids it easily.
Measles wants to counter the offense by Kingstar and move into the clinch position.
Kingstar slips a straight right by Measles.
Kingstar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingstar misses with a looping left.
Wyatt Measles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kingstar lands a right hook to the body.
Measles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingstar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Measles.
It looked like Kingstar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Measles wants to counter the offense by Kingstar and move into the clinch position.
Kingstar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Measles tries to counter with a clinch but Kingstar shakes him off and moves away.
Kingstar connects with a crisp jab.
Measles swings for the body but Kingstar moves out of range.
Kingstar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Measles.
Kingstar misses with a wild body shot.
Kingstar loads up on a big right hand but Measles slips the punch.
Kingstar throws a looping overhand right but Measles ducks down to avoid it.
Kingstar throws a lazy right hand but Measles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingstar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Measles walks into a left hand. #T4#
Kingstar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Measles avoids the body shot from Kingstar.
Kingstar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingstar. Measles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingstar connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Kingstar.
Measles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingstar throws out the jab.
Measles wants to counter the offense by Kingstar and move into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Measles throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingstar counters with a straight right hand.
Kingstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Measles rushes Kingstar and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Measles. #CUT2#
It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
Measles blocks an uppercut.
Kingstar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kingstar scores with a shot to the side of Measles's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pradak Kingstar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pradak Kingstar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Measles throws an overhand right that lands on Kingstar's shoulder, as Kingstar tries to avoid the shot.
Pradak Kingstar is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Measles is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kingstar misses its intended target.
Kingstar sets himself, and Measles steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingstar avoids it this time.
Measles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingstar.
Measles tries to clinch but Kingstar is having none of it.
Kingstar takes a swing at Measles's ribcage but misses.
Kingstar misses the shot to the body.
Measles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingstar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Measles walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingstar.
Kingstar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Measles is fending him off so far but Kingstar persists. Nope, Measles circles away and we're back to standing.
Measles tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kingstar misses with a looping right.
Measles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kingstar misses with the combination. #T1#
Measles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingstar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingstar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingstar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Measles misses with a hook. Kingstar ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Measles moves into the clinch.
Measles looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kingstar tries to work over Measles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingstar takes an elbow to the temple. #TD#
Kingstar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Kingstar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Measles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kingstar's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kingstar! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Measles has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pradak Kingstar!
A pretty intense looking Pradak Kingstar took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Madness 32 Petrov vs Jansen
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Kingstar looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kingstar 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
Kingstar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kingstar misses with a body shot.
Kingstar swinging wildly here.
Kingstar misses with a body shot.
Kingstar swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kingstar misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingstar lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Petrov looks to land a combination but Kingstar avoids it well.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingstar cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Kingstar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Kingstar swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Kingstar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingstar digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Kingstar throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Radoslav Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BOOM! Petrov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kingstar. Kingstar tries to recover but Petrov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kingstar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radoslav Petrov!
A very excited looking Radoslav Petrov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Madness Fright Night 19
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Kingstar scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kingstar. Those never looked like landing.
Kingstar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duncan.
Kingstar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duncan eats them both and turns towards Kingstar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kingstar looks to land a left hand but Duncan moved out of range nicely.
Kingstar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duncan's head backwards.
Kingstar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Kingstar's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duncan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kingstar throws a right and a left that Duncan avoids nicely.
Duncan feints the counter takedown.
Duncan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duncan avoids the body shot from Kingstar.
Duncan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kingstar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Duncan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingstar to score with a decent uppercut.
Kingstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duncan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingstar.
Duncan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pradak Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingstar just misses with a punch to the body.
Duncan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kingstar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duncan's head.
Kingstar throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Duncan counters with a shoot takedown. Kingstar fights it but they end up in guard.
Kingstar trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kingstar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duncan defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingstar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard. #REVR#
Kingstar wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving. #T2#
Duncan can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingstar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kingstar is controlling the pace.
Kingstar tries to pass to full mount but Duncan defends it. #SUB2#
Duncan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kingstar is working for a submission of some sort.
Duncan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Duncan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingstar is aware though and is defending well.
Duncan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingstar stands and throws Duncan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Duncan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Kingstar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kingstar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kingstar has hold of Duncan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Duncan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kingstar cranks the arm and Duncan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Duncan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pradak Kingstar!

Event: Madness 27 Goon vs West
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Kingstar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martins counters with a right hand to the body.
Kingstar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingstar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Martins.
Martins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martins looks to throw the jab but Kingstar is out of range.
Kingstar looks to land a left hand but Martins moved out of range nicely.
Kingstar slips under a jab.
Kingstar moves away from the strike by Martins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstar ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
Kingstar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingstar throws a poor cross that misses
and Martins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kingstar takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kingstar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martins tries to avoid it but Kingstar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martins to the ground. Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Martins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Martins.
Kingstar misses with a body punch
letting Martins counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kingstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martins misses with a wild body shot.
Kingstar throws a nice looking combination but Martins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingstar lands with a shot to the body.
Kingstar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martins counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingstar blocks a jab.
Martins scores with a nice right hand.
Martins staying out of range there.
Martins 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!#TD#
Martins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Kingstar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Kingstar slips nicely into half guard.
Kingstar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kingstar has hold of Martins's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martins manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've been informed that Martins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Kingstar throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Martins has his hands clasped together but Kingstar breaks the hold and Martins is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kingstar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pradak Kingstar!

Event: Madness 24 Wanker vs Fukk
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Kingstar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Sullivan walks into a stiff left hand from Kingstar.
Kingstar digs a good hook to O Sullivan's body.
Kingstar misses with a double jab.
Kingstar scores with a jab to the body.
Kingstar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingstar lands with a nice body punch.
Kingstar misses with a straight right.
O Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Kingstar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kingstar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Kingstar gets a double leg takedown into O Sullivan's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kingstar'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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingstar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Sullivan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kingstar drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Sullivan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Sullivan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Sullivan! #REVB##T1#
Kingstar tries to improve position but can't.
O Sullivan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kingstar tries to buck O Sullivan off but O Sullivan is having none of it.
Kingstar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Sullivan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kingstar controls his leg.
Kingstar works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kingstar holds on and takes a little breather.
Kingstar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kingstar is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kingstar looking to pass the guard.
O Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Kingstar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kingstar pushes down on O Sullivan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kingstar trying to pass the guard but O Sullivan defending well. #SUB#
Kingstar seems to be working for a kimura but O Sullivan defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Kingstar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Sullivan defends it well. #SUB#
Kingstar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Sullivan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kingstar seems to be working for a kimura but O Sullivan defends the submission attempt.
Kingstar slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
O Sullivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kingstar.
We've been informed that O Sullivan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
O Sullivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Kingstar.
O Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingstar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Sullivan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pradak Kingstar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
O Sullivan throws a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Kingstar.
Sean O Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingstar scores with a jab. O Sullivan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kingstar connects with a body shot.
Kingstar cracks O Sullivan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pradak Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Sullivan avoids the body shot from Kingstar.
O Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kingstar lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstar swings for the body but O Sullivan moves out of range.
O Sullivan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kingstar with a body shot.
Kingstar jabs O Sullivan right on the nose. O Sullivan blinks but takes it well.
Kingstar misses with a few strikes there.
O Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.
O Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingstar.
O Sullivan throws out a counter right but Kingstar avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kingstar misses with a left hand
and O Sullivan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Sullivan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingstar misses with a wild body shot.
Kingstar jabs at O Sullivan's body.
Kingstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Sullivan moves away.
Kingstar with a nice cross.
Kingstar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingstar misses with an uppercut.
O Sullivan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Kingstar scores with a shot to the body.
O Sullivan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingstar.
O Sullivan slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on O Sullivan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kingstar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Sullivan can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Kingstar misses
and O Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingstar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Sullivan.
Kingstar misses with a straight right.
O Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingstar.#TD#
Kingstar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Sullivan's half guard.
Kingstar is looking to advance position but O Sullivan won't allow it. #T3#
Kingstar works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Kingstar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kingstar controlling from mount.
Kingstar trying to control but O Sullivan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Sullivan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T4##SUB#
O Sullivan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kingstar.
Kingstar content just to control the position here.
O Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Kingstar's attempts to control the action.
O Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.
Kingstar tries to control but O Sullivan wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pradak Kingstar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingstar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Kingstar gets a double leg takedown into O Sullivan's guard.
O Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Kingstar passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kingstar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kingstar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Kingstar seems to be looking for submissions.
O Sullivan is staying active underneath Kingstar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kingstar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Sullivan sees it coming and defends easily.
Kingstar moves into full mount! O Sullivan won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Kingstar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, O Sullivan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kingstar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. O Sullivan is in real trouble. #T2#
Kingstar trying to control.#SUB#
Kingstar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. O Sullivan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften O Sullivan for a finish.
Pradak Kingstar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kingstar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sean O Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
O Sullivan manages to stand up with Kingstar still on his back. Eventually Kingstar drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Kingstar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingstar looks to score with a jab to the body but O Sullivan is just out of range.
Kingstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingstar.
O Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Kingstar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pradak Kingstar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kingstar 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pradak Kingstar!

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 11
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Kingstar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarela.
Kingstar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kingstar throws a series of punches but Saarela avoids them all with ease.
Saarela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarela misses with a looping right.
Saarela lands a right hook to the body.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.
Kingstar throws a hook but Saarela blocks it.
Kingstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarela manages to avoid it.#TD#
Saarela gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kingstar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saarela is wriggling around but Kingstar manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kingstar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarela is just riding it out for now. Kingstar eventually gives up the hold.
Kingstar stops Saarela from getting back to his feet.
Kingstar slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Kingstar is working for a submission of some sort.
Kingstar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kingstar prevents Saarela from standing back up. #SUB#
Kingstar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saarela sees it coming and defends easily.
Kingstar moves into full mount! Saarela won't be happy about that!
Kingstar moves to back control.
Saarela trying to get back to his feet but Kingstar is in full control for now. #SUB#
Kingstar has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saarela! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kingstar gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pradak Kingstar!

Event: Madness Fright Night 8
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Patriot misses.
Kingstar takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Patriot's head coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kingstar misses with a lunging right hand
and Patriot counters with a good low kick that Kingstar was not able to check.
Patriot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Patriot with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingstar misses the target.
Patriot moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingstar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patriot misses with a leg kick
and Kingstar counters with a straight right hand.
Kingstar misses with a right hand
and Patriot counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
Patriot moves away from the strike by Kingstar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingstar blocks a head kick by Patriot.
Patriot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingstar.#CL2#
Kingstar moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patriot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with some punches. #T1#
Kingstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Patriot controls his hands. #BC#
Patriot breaks the clinch.
Kingstar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Patriot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingstar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingstar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patriot.
Patriot is looking for a counter combo.
Patriot throws a shot from downtown. Kingstar moves away and avoids it.
Kingstar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kingstar ducks under a wild hook from Patriot.
It seemed like Kingstar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kingstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Patriot.
Kingstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Patriot circles away.
Kingstar throws a looping overhand right but Patriot ducks down to avoid it.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingstar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patriot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patriot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingstar lands with a shot to the body.
Patriot throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Kingstar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Patriot misses with a body punch. #BC#
Patriot breaks from the clinch.
Kingstar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingstar misses with a body shot.
Patriot tried to counter with a leg kick but Kingstar avoided it.
Patriot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Patriot lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kingstar takes a step back to recover.
Patriot moves out of range as Kingstar strikes.#CL2#
Patriot tries to keep at a distance but Kingstar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kingstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Patriot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingstar's elbow.
Kingstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
Kingstar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingstar misses with the head strike.
Kingstar has Patriot pressed against the cage, preventing Patriot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patriot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patriot throws a head punch that misses.
Kingstar throws a punch but it's blocked by Patriot. #T3#
Patriot lands a body shot.
Patriot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingstar lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Patriot.
Kingstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
Patriot wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingstar won't allow it.
Patriot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingstar misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Patriot breaks from the clinch.
Patriot throws a body punch but Kingstar moves out of range.
Kingstar tests Patriot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patriot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patriot lands a really nice looking cross but Kingstar seems unphased. #ROC#
Kingstar is rocked!
A head kick by Patriot - that's a beauty! Kingstar is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Patriot can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gorgon Patriot!

Event: Madness 9: LW CC Rd 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Hassildor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingstar throws a lazy right hand but Hassildor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Hassildor.
Hassildor slips under a jab from Kingstar.
Hassildor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingstar.
Hassildor is looking to clinch.
Hassildor misses with a wild combination.
Hassildor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassildor misses the jab.
Hassildor jabs Kingstar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hassildor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingstar. Hassildor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingstar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingstar misses with a body shot.
Hassildor slips under a jab from Kingstar.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassildor misses the target. #T1#
Good exchange - Hassildor coming out on top.
Hassildor misses with an uppercut. Kingstar saw that one coming.
Kingstar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingstar misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kingstar misses.
Hassildor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassildor misses with a hook. Kingstar ducked under it nicely.
Hassildor connects with a crisp jab.
Kingstar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassildor misses with a looping left.
Hassildor scores with a punch to the head.
Hassildor wants to clinch up but Kingstar keeps it at a distance.
Hassildor slips under a jab.
Hassildor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kingstar takes a swing at Hassildor's ribcage but misses.
Kingstar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hassildor in his tracks.
Kingstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassildor manages to avoid it.
Hassildor throws a jab when Kingstar was well out of range.#T2#
Kingstar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hassildor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassildor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Kingstar.
Hassildor tries to bum rush Kingstar with a series of wild strikes but Kingstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingstar ducks under a wild hook from Hassildor.
Hassildor moves out of range as Kingstar strikes.
Kingstar staying out of range there.
Kingstar throws a looping overhand right but Hassildor ducks down to avoid it.
Janus Hassildor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingstar misses with a wild combination.
Hassildor lands with a right hand.
Hassildor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassildor wants to clinch.
Kingstar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Kingstar misses the jab.
Hassildor throws an off balance right hand
and Kingstar counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassildor throws a lazy right hand but Kingstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassildor slips under a jab from Kingstar.
Hassildor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingstar counters with a straight right hand.
Kingstar throws the left hand but Hassildor avoids the punch easily.
Kingstar throws a big shot that misses.
Kingstar sets himself, and Hassildor steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingstar avoids it this time.
A big right from Hassildor misses.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassildor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingstar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hassildor thinking.
Kingstar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingstar just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassildor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingstar.
Kingstar throws a body punch but Hassildor moves out of range. #T4#
Kingstar throws a lazy right hand but Hassildor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassildor throws a jab when Kingstar was well out of range.
Hassildor misses with a shot to the body
and Kingstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassildor throws a series of punches but Kingstar avoids them all with ease.
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!
Hassildor slips a jab from Kingstar.
Kingstar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassildor throws a hook to the side of Kingstar's head but Kingstar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassildor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingstar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingstar connects with a single shot there.
Kingstar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingstar. Hassildor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassildor ducks under a wild hook from Kingstar.
Hassildor misses with a straight left.
Hassildor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingstar is just out of range.
Hassildor misses with a hook. Kingstar ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hassildor misses the target.
Hassildor throws a hook but Kingstar avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pradak Kingstar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kingstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassildor manages to avoid it.
Hassildor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hassildor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hassildor looks to throw the jab but Kingstar is out of range.
Hassildor throws the left hand but Kingstar avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kingstar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hassildor.
Hassildor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kingstar swings for the body but Hassildor moves out of range.
Kingstar sets himself, and Hassildor steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingstar avoids it this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Hassildor as he connects with a hook.
Kingstar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingstar misses with a hook.
Kingstar sets himself, and Hassildor steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingstar avoids it this time.
Hassildor misses with an uppercut.
Hassildor walks into a left hand.
Hassildor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingstar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hassildor defending well as Kingstar loads up on a big left hand.
Kingstar ducks under a wild hook from Hassildor.
Hassildor misses the jab.
Kingstar defending well as Hassildor loads up on a big left hand.
Kingstar lands with a hook. Hassildor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Kingstar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingstar.
Kingstar throws a hook but Hassildor blocks it.#T1#
Kingstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassildor is just out of range.
Kingstar scores with a shot to the body.
Kingstar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hassildor on the side of the head.
Hassildor is looking to clinch.
Hassildor looks to land a left hand but Kingstar moved out of range nicely.
Kingstar's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingstar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hassildor tries to clinch but Kingstar is having none of it.
Kingstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hassildor manages to avoid it.
Hassildor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingstar counters with a right hand to the body.
Hassildor throws an off balance right hand
and Kingstar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kingstar misses with a hook. Hassildor ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Hassildor misses.
Hassildor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hassildor slips a straight right by Kingstar.
Kingstar throws a hook but Hassildor blocks it.
Hassildor tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Hassildor takes the fight into the clinch.
Hassildor cracks Kingstar with a nice body shot.#T2#
A short uppercut from Kingstar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassildor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingstar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassildor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingstar looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hassildor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassildor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hassildor.
Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingstar misses with the head strike.
Hassildor misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hassildor blocking some punches.
Hassildor lands a shoulder strike.
Hassildor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hassildor is trying to pull guard but Kingstar has him pressed against the cage.
Hassildor tries a body shot but Kingstar blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hassildor fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hassildor.
Kingstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassildor's elbow. #T3#
Good body shot from Kingstar.
Kingstar throws a head punch that misses.
Hassildor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Kingstar.
Kingstar blocks a body shot from Hassildor.
Kingstar lands a right hand.
Kingstar misses with some punches.
Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hassildor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hassildor misses with a punch to the body.
Hassildor blocks an uppercut.
Hassildor lands with a light punch inside.
Hassildor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hassildor tries to pull guard but Kingstar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hassildor.
Janus Hassildor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hassildor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hassildor misses with some punches.
Hassildor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingstar misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Kingstar. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingstar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kingstar misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kingstar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hassildor slips under a jab from Kingstar.
Hassildor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kingstar throws a hook but Hassildor avoids it easily.
Kingstar throws an overhand right that lands on Hassildor's shoulder, as Hassildor tries to avoid the shot.
Hassildor swings widly with a right hand
and Kingstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hassildor misses with an uppercut
and Kingstar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hassildor moves away from the strike by Kingstar.
Kingstar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pradak Kingstar is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingstar misses with a double jab.
A big right from Hassildor misses.
Kingstar throwing a counter right hand but Hassildor manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hassildor.
Hassildor misses with a looping right.
Kingstar misses with a looping right.
Kingstar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassildor moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pradak Kingstar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hassildor lands a lovely overhand right.
Hassildor tries to bum rush Kingstar with a series of wild strikes but Kingstar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hassildor throws out a loose jab but Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingstar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hassildor cracks Kingstar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Kingstar is rocked!
Hassildor flashes Kingstar a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kingstar's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kingstar crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Hassildor punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Janus Hassildor!
An out of breath Janus Hassildor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2019

#R1#
Kingstar avoids the head kick by MacLaren. #CL#
MacLaren moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with a punch to the body.
Kingstar is leaning against MacLaren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingstar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacLaren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
MacLaren decides to pull guard.
MacLaren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingstar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kingstar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacLaren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Kingstar working a defensive guard here.
MacLaren stays in close to Kingstar's body and controls the position.
Kingstar is trying to keep MacLaren in close. #SUB2#
Kingstar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLaren defends well.
MacLaren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.#SUB2#
Kingstar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacLaren stacks Kingstar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacLaren!
Kingstar tries to bench press MacLaren off him but MacLaren keeps the position.
MacLaren working the ground and pound.
Kingstar struggling a bit here.
MacLaren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kingstar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacLaren controls the position from side control.
MacLaren wants to stand but Kingstar has his arm trapped. #T3#
MacLaren in side control, throwing shots but Kingstar defends.
Kingstar is not content to let MacLaren control the position. #SU#
MacLaren decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kingstar to his feet.
A lazy left from Kingstar finds it's target.
Kingstar jabs at MacLaren's body.
Kingstar avoids the body shot from MacLaren.
MacLaren shoots in and drives through. Kingstar sprawls well.
Kingstar keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLaren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pradak Kingstar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLaren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Kingstar swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLaren.
MacLaren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kingstar lands with an overhand left.
Kingstar lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Kingstar there.
Kingstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLaren throws a leg kick but Kingstar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacLaren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacLaren goes for a double leg but Kingstar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingstar continues to drive forward.#TD#
MacLaren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingstar is trying to defend but MacLaren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kingstar regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pradak Kingstar will probably get the nod.
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#
MacLaren dives in and grabs Kingstar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingstar pushes down on MacLaren's head and hops out.
MacLaren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingstar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingstar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacLaren with a body shot.
Kingstar scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLaren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLaren throws a low kick, looking for Kingstar's leg but Kingstar calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kingstar.
Pradak Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Kingstar.
Kingstar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLaren.
MacLaren fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James MacLaren. 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.
Kingstar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Kingstar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingstar.#T1#
Kingstar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kingstar lands with a good body shot.#TD#
MacLaren gets the takedown into side control.
Kingstar is trying to control MacLaren's posture but MacLaren avoids it.
Kingstar looks to move to half guard but instead MacLaren has passed into mount! Damn!
MacLaren controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingstar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacLaren unloads with some shots from mount but Kingstar bucks and avoids them well.
MacLaren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
MacLaren stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
MacLaren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kingstar finds it's way round the side to connect with MacLaren'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!
MacLaren throws a body kick that misses.
Kingstar connects with a nice looking jab.
Kingstar scores with a jab. MacLaren acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
MacLaren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kingstar tries to buck MacLaren off but MacLaren is having none of it.
Kingstar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacLaren.
James MacLaren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks MacLaren politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MacLaren prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Kingstar isn't going anywhere.
MacLaren taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingstar can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacLaren advances nicely into full mount.
Kingstar is working to get back to half guard.
Kingstar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLaren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
MacLaren has hold of Kingstar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kingstar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kingstar tries to lock up and control but MacLaren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kingstar is trying to reverse the position but instead MacLaren has taken his back - oops!
Kingstar trying to control but not successfully.
Kingstar is trying to break free.
What can Kingstar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kingstar trying to control the hands but MacLaren breaks the grip.
Kingstar is in bad spot here.
MacLaren not allowing Kingstar to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James MacLaren will probably get the nod.
That's time! MacLaren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kingstar connects with a looping right hand.
MacLaren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kingstar lands with a nice body punch.
Kingstar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
MacLaren gets the takedown into side control.
MacLaren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kingstar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacLaren is looking to take a break and control but Kingstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingstar prevents MacLaren from improving position.
MacLaren wants to control but Kingstar is keeping him busy. #T1#
A control attempt from Kingstar but he's now mounted!
Kingstar is squirming around, avoiding MacLaren's attempts to control the action.
Kingstar wants to hold on but MacLaren pushes him away.
MacLaren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kingstar is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
MacLaren is working for a guillotine from mount but Kingstar frees his head quite easily. #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.
MacLaren landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacLaren thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kingstar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingstar tries to control the position but MacLaren now has his back.
Kingstar can't escape the position.
MacLaren tries to get the hooks in deep but Kingstar pushed the leg off.
Kingstar wants to control his opponent's hands but MacLaren gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacLaren controlling the positon.#T3##SUB#
MacLaren working for the choke.
Kingstar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kingstar just trying to survive but MacLaren is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kingstar is really stuck here. #SUB#
MacLaren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
MacLaren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kingstar's body. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
MacLaren has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kingstar trying to control the hands but MacLaren won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
James MacLaren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacLaren 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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

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