Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Bottura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hiddens counters with a takedown into side control.
Hiddens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bottura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hiddens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bottura is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bottura parries the strikes from Hiddens easily there. Hiddens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bottura to escape.
Hiddens throws a strike aimed at the side of Bottura's head but Bottura avoids it well.
Hiddens working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Hiddens.
A lull in the action here as Hiddens stalls from top position.
Bottura is looking to regain half guard here but Hiddens keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hiddens landing strikes.
Hiddens lands a nice forearm strike.
Hiddens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hiddens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bottura some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens grinds an elbow into Bottura's temple.
A lull in the action here as Hiddens stalls from top position.
Hiddens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bottura is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Bottura regains half guard, as Hiddens was trying to land strikes.
Hiddens thows a huge punch but Bottura dodges it nicely.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hiddens throwing shots but Bottura is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens wants to take a breather but Bottura is having none of it.
Bottura is looking to control Hiddens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?
Bottura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Bottura taking some punishment here, with Hiddens in his half guard. #T3#
Hiddens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hiddens lands strikes from half guard.
Hiddens lands with a punch from half guard.
Hiddens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bottura is not content to let Hiddens control the position.
Bottura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bottura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiddens.
Bottura has hold of Hiddens's hands but Hiddens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Hiddens 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.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Bottura trying to control from the bottom.
Hiddens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hiddens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiddens works his way into full mount!
Hiddens looking to finish Bottura with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bottura!#CUT2#It looks like Matteo Bottura has been cut.
Hiddens controlling his opponent.
Hiddens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

HayZeus Hiddens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matteo Bottura'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#
Hiddens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hiddens decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bottura's guard.
Bottura looking to control.
Hiddens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bottura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiddens is one step ahead there.
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Bottura blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens is stalling in the full guard.
Hiddens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Hiddens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Bottura blocks nicely.
Bottura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bottura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hiddens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bottura is one step ahead there.
Bottura 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hiddens looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hiddens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bottura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bottura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Hiddens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bottura stacks Hiddens 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 Bottura!#T3#
Hiddens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiddens has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hiddens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hiddens is not content to let Bottura control the position.
Hiddens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bottura trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom.
Bottura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiddens trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens works the jab nicely.
Hiddens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottura throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.
Hiddens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hiddens connects with a jab.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

HayZeus Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matteo Bottura's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Bottura misses #TD2#
and Hiddens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hiddens.
Hiddens is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Hiddens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hiddens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Hiddens there.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hiddens connects with a nice short shot to Bottura's temple.
Hiddens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bottura is trying to maintain the position but Hiddens is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiddens tries to pass to full mount but Bottura defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is looking for a sweep. Hiddens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Hiddens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hiddens throwing shots but Bottura is blocking nicely.
Hiddens is trying to control. Bottura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiddens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hiddens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bottura's head.
Hiddens lands strikes from half guard.
Hiddens is trying to control. Bottura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bottura defending well though.
Hiddens passes to full mount!
Matteo Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hiddens cracks Bottura with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hiddens with a couple of short strikes.
Bottura avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hiddens.
Hiddens landing strikes from the mount.
Hiddens misses with a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hiddens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hiddens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bottura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bottura is desperately trying to improve his position but Hiddens has a good base and remains in mount.
Bottura tries to lock up and control but Hiddens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Hiddens.
Bottura is in a horrible position here. Hiddens smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hiddens landing shots from mount.
Hiddens looking to finish with strikes here!
Bottura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hiddens.
Hiddens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
HayZeus Hiddens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddens throwing strikes but Bottura uses the opportunity to regain half guard.#T4#
Hiddens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hiddens wants to take a breather but Bottura is having none of it.
Hiddens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hiddens fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens throwing strikes here but Bottura is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hiddens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#Matteo Bottura's cut is getting worse.
Hiddens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT2#Matteo Bottura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hiddens landing shots from mount.
Hiddens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bottura can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#Bottura is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
HayZeus Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HayZeus Hiddens!
HayZeus Hiddens 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: SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Hiddens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hiddens just manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiddens throws a solid leg kick but Cressbeckler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiddens.#TD2#
Cressbeckler gets caught napping as Hiddens dives in and scores a takedown. Cressbeckler manages to retain guard.
Cressbeckler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hiddens manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Cressbeckler tries to roll over but Hiddens keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
Hiddens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hiddens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cressbeckler is controlling Hiddens's trapped leg to prevent Hiddens from advancing to side control.
Cressbeckler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiddens.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens is looking to take a break and control but Cressbeckler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiddens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cressbeckler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hiddens throwing shots but Cressbeckler is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiddens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cressbeckler is looking to improve his position.
Cressbeckler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hiddens trying to pass the guard but Cressbeckler defending well.
Hiddens slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. #T3#
Cressbeckler takes one to the chin there.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Hiddens.
Cressbeckler thows a leg kick but Hiddens checks it #TD2#
and Hiddens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cressbeckler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Cressbeckler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiddens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiddens is stalling in the full guard.
Hiddens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Hiddens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cressbeckler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
HayZeus Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiddens feints and then cracks Cressbeckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cressbeckler down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

HayZeus Hiddens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiddens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cressbeckler on the side of the head.
Hiddens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hiddens punishes Cressbeckler's body with a nice straight punch.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiddens is looking to slow Cressbeckler down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Hiddens lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Cressbeckler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cressbeckler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiddens misses with a takedown attempt
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiddens thinking.
Cressbeckler defending well as Hiddens loads up on a big left hand.
Hiddens drops his hands momentarily and Cressbeckler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like HayZeus Hiddens has been cut.
Hiddens misses with a takedown attempt
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Hiddens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cressbeckler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cressbeckler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cressbeckler ducks right into an uppercut from Hiddens.
A bone on bone clash there as Cressbeckler blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Cressbeckler cracks Hiddens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiddens misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiddens. Hiddens gets slowly back to his feet.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HayZeus Hiddens.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiddens lands with a hook. Cressbeckler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3##TD2#
Hiddens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cressbeckler quickly recovers to half guard.
Cressbeckler is trying to maintain the position but Hiddens is very close to passing his half guard.
Cressbeckler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hiddens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hiddens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cressbeckler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiddens on the ground.
Cressbeckler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cressbeckler defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cressbeckler is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens misses with a low kick.
It looked like Cressbeckler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a looping right.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler throws a big counter combination but Hiddens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but HayZeus Hiddens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on HayZeus Hiddens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cressbeckler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
HayZeus Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Hiddens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cressbeckler's half guard.
Cressbeckler tries to get to full guard but Hiddens has control of the leg.
Hiddens wants to take a breather but Cressbeckler is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiddens is trying to control. Cressbeckler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hiddens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiddens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Cressbeckler is desperately trying to improve his position but Hiddens has a good base and remains in mount.
Cressbeckler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hiddens.
Poor strikes thrown by Hiddens there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
BOOM! Hiddens connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Hiddens lands with some strikes.
Cressbeckler regains half guard.
Hiddens is nestled in close to Cressbeckler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hiddens winds up and cracks Cressbeckler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hiddens thows a huge punch but Cressbeckler dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Cressbeckler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hiddens pulls his head out easily.
Hiddens wants to control but Cressbeckler is keeping him busy.
Cressbeckler gets full guard.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Cressbeckler has wrist control.
Hiddens trying to control but Cressbeckler is working from the bottom.
Hiddens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cressbeckler's head.#T3#
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Cressbeckler keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cressbeckler thuds a left hand into Hiddens's body.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Hiddens strikes.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.#T4#
Hiddens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cressbeckler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hiddens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiddens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiddens checks it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiddens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
HayZeus Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HayZeus Hiddens!
HayZeus Hiddens spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 1003 Hlervu vs Branko II
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiddens.
Bangin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hiddens counters with a shoot takedown. Bangin fights it but they end up in guard.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Bangin keeps moving.
Bangin is trying to keep Hiddens in close.
Bangin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiddens is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens cracks Bangin with a solid left hand.
Bangin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bangin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bangin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bangin wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
Hiddens is looking to sweep but instead, Bangin has passed into half guard.
Hiddens is looking to control Bangin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiddens avoid being mounted?
Hiddens is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Slaughterhouse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hiddens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiddens.
Hiddens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Bangin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hiddens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bangin looking to pass the guard.
Hiddens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Bangin trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiddens throws a front kick aimed at Bangin's knee but Bangin avoids it well.
Bangin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hiddens. That did some damage!
Hiddens swinging wildly here.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Bangin checks a low kick from Hiddens.
Hiddens connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Hiddens throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
A left lands for Bangin.
Bangin throws a front kick aimed at Hiddens's knee but Hiddens avoids it well.
Bangin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Bangin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bangin is trying to keep Hiddens in close.
Hiddens is looking to advance position but Bangin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens working to try and regain half guard.
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 HayZeus Hiddens 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#
Hiddens throws a leg kick
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Hiddens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bangin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bangin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hiddens puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bangin wants to get back to full guard.
HayZeus Hiddens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bangin is pressing down on Hiddens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hiddens passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin is looking to improve his position.
Hiddens lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Hiddens controlling the action here.
Hiddens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiddens trying to mount his opponent but Bangin defends it.
Bangin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bangin is positioning himself well to prevent Hiddens advancing to mount.
Hiddens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hiddens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hiddens is looking to take a break and control but Bangin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bangin tries to roll over but Hiddens keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens lands with a punch from half guard.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiddens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hiddens working over Bangin with some ground and pound. Bangin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hiddens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bangin defending well though.
Bangin taking some punishment here, with Hiddens in his half guard.
Hiddens is looking to take a break and control but Bangin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bangin wants to sweep but Hiddens has passed to side control!
Hiddens is chipping away with strikes.
Hiddens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bangin is looking to regain half guard here but Hiddens keeps moving and retains side control.
Hiddens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bangin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Hiddens 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 Bangin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hiddens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangin can do to turn this around?
Bangin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bangin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hiddens working the ground and pound from side control.
Hiddens cracks Bangin with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangin keeps working.
Hiddens in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

HayZeus Hiddens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bangin lands a glancing blow to the side of Hiddens's head.
Hiddens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hiddens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hiddens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bangin to the ground. Hiddens is now in Bangin's guard.
Bangin keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Bangin has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Bangin keeps moving.
Bangin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Hiddens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bangin wants to sweep here but Hiddens controlling him for the moment.
Bangin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hiddens manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hiddens is pulling down on Bangin's head to control his posture.
Bangin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiddens is keeping the position for now.
Bangin wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving. #T2#
Bangin looking to sit in guard and control but Hiddens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bangin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hiddens pulls Bangin in close to prevent any damage.
Bangin trying to move into half guard but instead Hiddens has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Hiddens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bangin keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens stopping the sweep attempt from Bangin.
Hiddens is working Bangin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hiddens throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bangin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hiddens postures up and lands a big shot to Bangin's brow. #T4##SUB2#
Bangin has an active guard here but Hiddens has managed to pass into half guard.
Hiddens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bangin tries to get to full guard but Hiddens has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Hiddens there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangin taking some punishment here, with Hiddens in his half guard.
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangin keeps working.
Bangin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
HayZeus Hiddens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiddens, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HayZeus Hiddens!
HayZeus Hiddens 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: SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Vice throws a shot to the body.
Vice missing with a left hand there. Hiddens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiddens avoids the body shot from Vice.
Sloppy strikes from Hiddens. Those never looked like landing.
Vice jabs Hiddens right on the nose. Hiddens blinks but takes it well.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vice.
A shot to the liver by Vice. Beautiful body shot.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Vice.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens avoids the body shot from Vice.
Nice body punch from Hiddens.
Vice throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.
Vice with the inside leg kick.
Hiddens looks for a takedown but Vice sprawls well.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Vice throws a looping overhand right but Hiddens ducks down to avoid it.
Hiddens slips a straight right by Vice.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miami Vice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vice.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vice looks to throw the jab but Hiddens is out of range.
Hiddens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vice defends it well.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vice as he avoids it easily.
Hiddens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vice blocks a jab.
A big left from Vice misses.
Hiddens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Vice misses the target.
Vice misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hiddens or perhaps it was just good defense by Vice, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Vice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miami Vice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HayZeus Hiddens.#T2#
Vice throws a jab when Hiddens was well out of range.
Hiddens lunges at Vice with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vice's hand.
Vice looks to land a body kick but Hiddens moved away.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vice defends it well.
Hiddens moves away from the strike by Vice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hiddens throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiddens moves out of range as Vice strikes.
Vice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vice lunges at Hiddens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiddens's hand.
Vice throws a leg kick but Hiddens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vice connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hiddens. Hiddens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hiddens misses the shot to the body.
Hiddens jabs at Vice's body.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vice.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vice doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Vice lands with a nice body punch.
Vice misses with a hook. Hiddens ducked under it nicely.
Vice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hiddens checks it well.
Vice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vice moves out of range as Hiddens throws a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiddens is defended easily by Vice.
Vice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vice stuffs the takedown.
Vice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hiddens scores with a nice strike.
Vice looks for the body kick but Hiddens saw that one coming.
Vice scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Nice body punch from Vice.
Vice throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vice.
Hiddens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiddens throws a hook to the side of Vice's head but Vice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiddens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hiddens throws out a powerful jab.
Hiddens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiddens goes for a double leg but Vice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vice continues to drive forward.
Vice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hiddenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vice throws a low kick but Hiddens avoids it.
Vice misses with a straight right.
Vice misses with a straight left.
Vice avoids a kick to the body.
Hiddens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vice throws the kick towards the body but Hiddens avoids it.
Hiddens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vice's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vice throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hiddens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vice has got the better of the exchanges.
Vice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miami Vice is winning the standup battle so far.
Vice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vice tests Hiddens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
Vice needs to keep his hands up - Hiddens had a free shot at his head there.
Vice works the jab nicely.
Vice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiddens throws a body punch but Vice moves out of range.
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vice sprawls well. Vice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiddens gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice misses with a hook.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Vice misses with an uppercut. Hiddens saw that one coming.
Crunch! Vice slams his shin into Hiddens's torso.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Vice blocks the leg kick.
Vice throws a body punch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Vice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiddens can do to turn this around?
Vice misses with a straight left.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vice but Vice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good work by Hiddens as he checks the leg kick.
Vice throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hiddens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vice is out of range and Hiddens settles back down.
Vice walks into a left hand.
Vice throws a hook to the side of Hiddens's head but Hiddens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiddens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vice throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Vice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiddens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens scores with a hook.#T2#
Vice throws a jab when Hiddens was well out of range.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Vice blocks the leg kick.
Hiddens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vice defends it well.
Vice looks to throw the jab but Hiddens is out of range.
Vice walks into a left hand.
Hiddens missing with a left hand there. Vice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Vice misses.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
HayZeus Hiddens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vice drops his hands momentarily and Hiddens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.
Vice thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Vice.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vice.
Vice throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Vice throws a push kick but Hiddens slaps the foot to one side.
Vice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiddens.
Vice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hiddens if he has to take too many more of those.
Vice scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Vice misses.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut.
Vice misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiddens finds it's way round the side to connect with Vice's head.
Vice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiddens throws a hook but Vice blocks it.
Vice connects with the punch.
Hiddens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hiddens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hiddens avoids the body shot from Vice.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Vice avoids it easily.
Hiddens throws a leg kick which misses Vice's front leg but catches the back leg as Vice tries to avoid it. #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!
Vice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Vice.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vice lands a body shot.
Vice jabs at Hiddens's body.
Vice blocks the body kick.
Hiddens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vice.
Vice throws out a loose jab but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Vice.
Hiddens throws a leg kick that misses.
Vice just misses with a punch to the body.
Vice misses with a straight right.
Vice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vice scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miami Vice dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
Nice takedown defense from Vice. No joy for Hiddens on that attempt.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vice.
Hiddens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vice misses the shot to the body.
Hiddens misses with a kick to the body.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Hiddens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vice throws a good cross that connects.
Vice throws the kick towards the body but Hiddens avoids it.
Hiddens ducks right into an uppercut from Vice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Vice avoids it easily.
Vice thuds his shin into the meat of Hiddens's side.
Nice shot by Vice.
Hiddens fails with the takedown.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Vice.
Vice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hiddens momentarily.
Hiddens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vice's corner calls for a 1-2. Vice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiddens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vice.
Vice moves out of range of the body kick from Hiddens.
Vice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vice tried to score with a low kick but Hiddens checks it.
Vice with a nice cross.
Vice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vice digs a good hook to Hiddens's body.
Nice shot lands for Vice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice connects with a body shot.
Hiddens moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Hiddens cracks Vice with an open hand slap.
Vice stuffs the takedown.
Miami Vice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HayZeus Hiddens.
Vice misses with a low kick.
Hiddens slips a jab from Vice.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Vice pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vice scores with a decent looking hook.
Vice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vice looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Vice misses.
Hiddens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vice's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vice but Vice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vice misses with a straight left.
Vice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Vice lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vice.
Hiddens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vice moves out of range as Hiddens strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vice.
Hiddens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hiddens momentarily.
Vice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hiddens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vice.
Hiddens misses with a low kick.
Hiddens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the head.
Vice works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiddens.
Hiddens slips a jab from Vice.
Vice tries to land a front kick but Hiddens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Vice misses the jab.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Vice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vice thuds his shin into the meat of Hiddens's side.
A swing and a miss from Vice.
Good shot there by Vice.
Hiddens throws the left hand but Vice avoids the punch easily.
Hiddens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vice misses with an uppercut. Hiddens saw that one coming.
Hiddens throws the kick towards the body but Vice avoids it.
Vice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vice.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Vice avoids it easily.
Vice lands a right hook to the body.
Vice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
Hiddens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miami Vice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vice 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miami Vice!
A relieved looking Miami Vice 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: SYN 983 Choke vs. Danger
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Good leg kick by Hiddens.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiddens.
Tai Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
Hiddens throws a poor cross that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a nice body shot.
Hiddens lands with a straight right. Tai Kung didn't see that one coming.
HayZeus Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Tai Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
Tai Kung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hiddens has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiddens shoots in looking for a takedown. Tai Kung tries to sprawl out of it but Hiddens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tai Kung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Tai Kung stuffs the takedown attempt from Hiddens. Hiddens gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tai Kung misses the target.
A slow jab from Tai Kung misses its intended target.
Hiddens fails with the takedown.
Tai Kung throws a big counter combination but Hiddens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manolito Tai Kung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HayZeus Hiddens.
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
Hiddens is looking to slow Tai Kung down with leg kicks.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Hiddens counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tai Kung! #T2#
Hiddens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tai Kung sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep.
Hiddens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tai Kung takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Hiddens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hiddens throws an elbow but Tai Kung slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hiddens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hiddens tries to score with some ground and pound. Tai Kung controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hiddens tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hiddens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tai Kung is avoiding damage well.
Hiddens is trying to ground and pound but Tai Kung uses the momentary lack of control by Hiddens to regain half guard. #T3#
Hiddens perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hiddens misses with a head shot. Tai Kung uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tai Kung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab by Hiddens.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Hiddens looking to score a takedown here. Tai Kung is defending well but Hiddens drives through and ends up in Tai Kung's guard.
Hiddens lands a couple of digs.
Hiddens is working Tai Kung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

HayZeus Hiddens 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#
Tai Kung lands with a cross.
Hiddens digs a good body shot into Tai Kung's ribs.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the side of Hiddens's head but Hiddens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiddens jabs at Tai Kung's body.
Hiddens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tai Kung throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the head.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Tai Kung misses the jab.
Tai Kung takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1##KD#
Tai Kung lands a left and a right that send Hiddens crashing to the mat, dazed. Tai Kung thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like HayZeus Hiddens has been cut.
Hiddens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Hiddens. Beautiful body shot.
Hiddens cracks Tai Kung with an open hand slap.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Tai Kung as he checks the leg kick.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Hiddens thuds his shin into the meat of Tai Kung's side.
Hiddens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tai Kung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Donk. Hiddens catches Tai Kung right on the button with a cross.
Tai Kung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tai Kung misses with a hook. Hiddens ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Tai Kung does it's job there.
Tai Kung lands the left hand.
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tai Kung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tai Kung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hiddens on the side of the head.
Hiddens with a nice calf kick.
Hiddens takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Hiddens connects with a leg kick.
Hiddens throws out a powerful jab.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiddens.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens feints and then cracks Tai Kung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tai Kung down.
Hiddens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tai Kung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tai Kung misses the shot to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tai Kung. Hiddens does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Tai Kung pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Hiddens with the inside leg kick.
Hiddens throws a chopping leg kick but Tai Kung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tai Kung throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tai Kung counter with a right hand.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens looks to score with a jab to the body but Tai Kung is just out of range.
Tai Kung lands a lovely overhand right.
Tai Kung's corner calls for a 1-2. Tai Kung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Hiddens.
Tai Kung ducks right into an uppercut from Hiddens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on HayZeus Hiddens'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#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiddens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tai Kung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tai Kung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiddens throws a big shot that misses.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tai Kung throws out the jab.
Manolito Tai Kung is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tai Kung.
Hiddens cracks Tai Kung with a good jab.
Tai Kung moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiddens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tai Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens connects with a body shot.
Tai Kung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiddens lands a body shot. #T1#
Hiddens looks for the body kick but Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Tai Kung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hiddens.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiddens throws a leg kick that misses.
Tai Kung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tai Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tai Kung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tai Kung lands with a cross.
Hiddens slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a straight right.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Hiddens connects with a solid leg kick.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tai Kung takes a swing at Hiddens's ribcage but misses.
Hiddens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tai Kung. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens swings widly with a right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a low kick, right behind Hiddens 's knee.
Tai Kung throws a jab when Hiddens was well out of range.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tai Kung as he jumps to the side.
Tai Kung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiddens lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut.
Hiddens moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens connects with a right hand. Tai Kung shakes it off.
Tai Kung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiddens.
Hiddens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tai Kung on the side of the head.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.#T4#
Tai Kung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiddens finds it's way round the side to connect with Tai Kung's head.
Hiddens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tai Kung throws a right hand that Hiddens ducks under and follows up with a left that Hiddens also avoids with ease.
Hiddens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hiddens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Hiddens shoots in and bounces Tai Kung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
HayZeus Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HayZeus Hiddens!
HayZeus Hiddens spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiddens is stalling here. Noeigati is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiddens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Noeigati has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens is trying to control Noeigati's posture but Noeigati avoids it.
Hiddens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noeigati in particular looking to stall.
Hiddens tries to get to full guard but Noeigati has control of the leg.
Noeigati wants to pass to mount but Hiddens is defending the position.
Hiddens tries to get to full guard but Noeigati has control of the leg.
Noeigati tries to pass to full mount but Hiddens defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Noeigati trying to control the pace.
Hiddens is trying to maintain the position but Noeigati is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiddens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens is controlling Noeigati's trapped leg to prevent Noeigati from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hiddens is trying to maintain the position but Noeigati is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hiddens lands a nice shot that snaps Noeigati's head back.
Hiddens with a nice cross.
Noeigati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiddens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Noeigati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiddens throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiddens.
Noeigati takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Noeigati throws a body punch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noeigati tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiddens is able to avoid easily.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though.
Noeigati fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiddens.
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!
Hiddens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noeigati counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiddens thinking.
Noeigati on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiddens. Hiddens obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hiddens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noeigati manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Noeigati uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Noeigati!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Noeigati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Noeigati throws a body kick that misses.
Noeigati is looking to land body kicks.
Noeigati walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Hiddens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiddens moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noeigati.
Noeigati is looking to wear down Hiddens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hiddens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiddens jabs at Noeigati's body.
An inside leg kick from Noeigati misses.
Hiddens throws a jab when Noeigati was well out of range.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Hiddens.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Hiddens gets a takedown into half guard.
Hiddens trying to control from half guard but Noeigati is working away.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens. #T3#
Hiddens wants to pass to mount but Noeigati is defending the position.
Noeigati is refusing to be controlled, as Hiddens sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens wants to take a breather but Noeigati is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hiddens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noeigati on the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens misses with a low kick as Noeigati jumps back.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noeigati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A clash of legs there as Noeigati blocks the low kick.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens 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#
Hiddens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noeigati as he jumps to the side.
Noeigati moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiddens lands a really nice looking cross but Noeigati seems unphased.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.#T1#
Hiddens wants to land a leg kick but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Hiddens connects with the punch.
Noeigati throws a jab when Hiddens was well out of range.
Good shot there by Noeigati.
Hiddens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiddens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Noeigati scores with a nice strike.
Benjamin Noeigati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hiddens lands a nice hook to Noeigati's body. Noeigati takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noeigati.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Noeigati was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hiddens scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Hiddens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noeigati to the ground. Hiddens is now in Noeigati's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noeigati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiddens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Noeigati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiddens is one step ahead there. #T3#
Noeigati is working hard here to advance position.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens postures up in Noeigati's guard and throws a big left but Noeigati blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Noeigati sprawls well.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Noeigati swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiddens blocks the leg kick.
Hiddens cracks Noeigati with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Hiddens.
Good standup being displayed there by Noeigati as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose XXIX
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Hiddens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hiddens.
As Hiddens backs off Haze throws a huge counter combo but Hiddens manages to avoid it all.
Hiddens loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Hiddens throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hiddens lands a right hook to the body.
Haze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiddens.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Hiddens slips the punch.
Haze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Haze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hiddens to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Haze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiddens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Haze keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiddens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiddens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haze trying to control the position here.
Haze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Hiddens'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.
Hiddens sitting in guard here, content to control. #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.
Hiddens stopping the sweep attempt from Haze .
Haze keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze stuffs the takedown.
Haze looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haze checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Haze scores with a takedown into Hiddens's guard.
Haze wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
Haze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hiddens managing to control the position. #T3#
Haze is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haze wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
Hiddens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiddens has Haze pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haze trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens throws a body kick that misses.
Hiddens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze .
Haze lands a jab.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Hiddens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Haze takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiddens is defended easily by Haze .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FullOf Hiddens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Hiddens tries to counter with a takedown but Haze is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Haze . No joy for Hiddens on that attempt.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haze walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
FullOf Hiddens is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Haze , right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiddens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hiddens lands a right hook to the body.
Hiddens misses the shot to the body.
Haze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiddens is out of range and Haze settles back down.
Hiddens avoids the body shot from Haze .
Hiddens misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Haze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiddens.
Hiddens looks to land a body kick but Haze moved away.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Hiddens moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A shot to the liver by Haze . Beautiful body shot.
Haze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.#T1#
Hiddens throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut.
Haze throws a chopping leg kick but Hiddens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Hiddens attempts a counter takedown but Haze avoids it well and moves away.
Hiddens catches Haze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hiddens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze lands with a right hand.
Haze looks to land a body kick but Hiddens moved away.
Hiddens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hiddens throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haze slips a jab from Hiddens.
Haze misses with a straight left.
Hiddens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens scoring well with a low kick there.
Haze misses with an uppercut.
Haze 's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haze 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Hiddens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haze .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Hiddens misses the target.
Haze misses with a kick to the body.
Hiddens misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hiddens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hiddens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Hiddens is out of range.
Hiddens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haze blocks a head kick by Hiddens.
Hiddens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hiddens digs a good body shot into Haze 's ribs.
Hiddens moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiddens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze is looking to score with low kicks.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
Haze throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Hiddens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haze moves out of range as Hiddens strikes.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haze as he jumps to the side.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Hiddens feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Hiddens changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haze looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hiddens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haze some visible discomfort.
Hiddens landing strikes.
Hiddens taking a break here but Haze is having none of it and regains half guard.
Haze gets back to full guard. #T4#
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Haze blocks nicely.
Hiddens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze is trying to control the position but Hiddens postures up.
Hiddens trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Hiddens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiddens with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD#
Hiddens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haze was covering up waiting for the punch and Hiddens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hiddens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hiddens advances to half guard.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haze 's head.
Hiddens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiddens with the ground and pound but Haze uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hiddens preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hiddens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haze 's head.
Haze keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass. #SUB2#
Haze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiddens postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens scoring with some ground and pound.
Hiddens stays in close to Haze 's body and controls the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hiddens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Hiddens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiddens has managed to get both his arms back between Haze 's legs - danger averted.
Haze has momentary wrist control but Hiddens slips an elbow through the middle.
Haze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiddens connects with a couple of short punches.
Hiddens landing with the ground and pound.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Haze has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiddens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiddens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiddens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hiddens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hiddens cracks Haze with a good jab.#TD2#
Haze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Haze wants to control but Hiddens is keeping him busy. #T4#
Haze prevents Hiddens from improving his position.
Haze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hiddens's head.
Haze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hiddens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiddens defending well though.
Hiddens gets back to full guard.
Hiddens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haze wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
Hiddens has Haze pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hiddens 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
A very excited looking FullOf Hiddens 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: Bellicose XXII
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Odimabesser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Odimabesser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiddens looks to land a left hand but Odimabesser moved out of range nicely.
Odimabesser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiddens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Odimabesser is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Odimabesser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Odimabesser wants to clinch up but Hiddens keeps it at a distance.
Hiddens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Odimabesser tries to clinch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Odimabesser throws a leg kick but Hiddens moved away.
Odimabesser throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiddens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiddens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Odimabesser ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
Odimabesser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hiddens. Hiddens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Odimabesser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hiddens. That did some damage!
Hiddens keeps the fight on the outside.
Odimabesser pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hiddens throws the left hand but Odimabesser avoids the punch easily.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up but Hiddens circles away and keeps his distance.
Odimabesser misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddens throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Hiddens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hiddens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odimabesser.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odimabesser manages to avoid it.
Hiddens throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Hiddens gets tackled into the cage by Odimabesser. Odimabesser maintains the clinch.
A short left from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands with a light punch inside.
Hiddens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odimabesser's elbow.
Hiddens is leaning against Odimabesser and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odimabesser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Odimabesser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Odimabesser.
Odimabesser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hiddens lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odimabesser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odimabesser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odimabesser cracks Hiddens with a nice body shot.
Odimabesser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiddenss head. #T2#
Odimabesser lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiddens backwards.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses.
Odimabesser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odimabesser misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hiddens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Hiddens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hiddens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Odimabesser wants to clinch up but Hiddens keeps it at a distance.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up.
Odimabesser on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Hiddens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Odimabesser sprawls well initially but Hiddens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hiddens wants to control but Odimabesser is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Odimabesser wants to improve his position but Hiddens is controlling well. #T3#
Hiddens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Odimabesser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hiddens pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Slaughter Houze inform me that Hiddens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Odimabesser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hiddens pulls his head out easily.
Hiddens prevents Odimabesser from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Hiddens. #SUB#
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.
Odimabesser is trying to stand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiddens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Odimabesser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Odimabesser looking for submissions off his back.
Hiddens is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hiddens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odimabesser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hiddens stalling away here and it's allowed Odimabesser to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Odimabesser isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hiddens stacks Odimabesser 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 Hiddens!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but FullOf Hiddens 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#
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Odimabesser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odimabesser is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Odimabesser slips a jab and a cross from Hiddens.
Odimabesser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens lands a body shot.
Hiddens looks to score with a jab to the body but Odimabesser is just out of range.
Hiddens lands a lovely overhand right.
Odimabesser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiddens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Odimabesser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens checks a low kick from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser throws a low kick but Hiddens moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Odimabesser misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Odimabesser slips under a jab.
Hiddens stuns Odimabesser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiddens avoids the head kick by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Odimabesser looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Hiddens cracks a nice hook into Odimabesser's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Hiddens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hiddens misses with a few strikes there.
Odimabesser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiddens.
Odimabesser fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiddens is out of range.
Odimabesser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Odimabesser clinches with his opponent.
Odimabesser blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Hiddens breaks from the clinch.
Odimabesser tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Odimabesser defends it well.#CL#
Odimabesser closes the distance and pushes Hiddens back into the cage.
Odimabesser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiddens.
Odimabesser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiddens has a couple of punches blocked by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Odimabesser is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odimabesser. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiddens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odimabesser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odimabesser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hiddens - that landed with a thud.
Odimabesser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hiddens.
Still in the clinch, Odimabesser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odimabesser tries a body shot but Hiddens blocks it.
Odimabesser prevents the takedown attempt.
Odimabesser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odimabesser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiddens lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Hiddens pulls guard.
Odimabesser stopping the sweep attempt from Hiddens.
Hiddens pulls Odimabesser in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Odimabesser trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiddens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiddens working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hiddens is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kanud Odimabesser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiddens checks a low kick from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
An attempted straight right counter from Odimabesser misses the target.
Odimabesser is looking to clinch but Hiddens is avoiding it.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Odimabesser's shoulder, as Odimabesser tries to avoid the shot.
Hiddens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hiddens connects with a nice looking jab.
Hiddens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Odimabesser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Odimabesser lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Odimabesser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiddens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hiddens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiddens circles away from the clinch attempt.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Hiddens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Odimabesser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hiddens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Odimabesser's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Odimabesser pushes Hiddens off but Hiddens dives into side control.
Odimabesser gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Odimabesser is staying active underneath Hiddens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens controlling the pace. #T1#
Odimabesser tries to kick Hiddens off but Hiddens keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hiddens is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hiddens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hiddens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Odimabesser is looking to get to half guard.
Hiddens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Odimabesser is trying to escape the mount.
Odimabesser wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Hiddens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Odimabesser is working to get back to half guard.
Odimabesser squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hiddens tries to control but Odimabesser wriggling away.
Odimabesser is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Hiddens.#T3#
Hiddens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Odimabesser bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hiddens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kanud Odimabesser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odimabesser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Hiddens is pulling down on Odimabesser's head. It's preventing any offense from Odimabesser, at least for the moment.
Hiddens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Odimabesser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hiddens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hiddens has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Odimabesser is looking for a triangle but Hiddens pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hiddens 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
FullOf Hiddens spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Hiddens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Satonaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hiddens tries to clinch there but Satonaka circles away.
A swing and a miss from Satonaka.
Decent striking displayed by Hiddens there.
Hiddens connects with a solid leg kick.
Hiddens misses with a body kick.
Hiddens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiddens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hiddens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hiddens moves in looking to clinch but Satonaka pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens thuds his right hand into Satonaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Hiddens coming out on top.
Satonaka takes a swing at Hiddens's ribcage but misses.
Hiddens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Satonaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Satonaka misses. #TD2#
Hiddens gets a takedown into half guard.

Satonaka manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches.
Hiddens lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Satonaka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hiddens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Satonaka to the mat. Satonaka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Satonaka looking to control.
Satonaka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiddens scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Satonaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiddens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Satonaka working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Satonaka has Hiddens pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Satonaka 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#
Satonaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Satonaka trying to control the action but Hiddens is working from the bottom.
Hiddens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiddens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hiddens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Satonaka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hiddens throwing shots but Satonaka is blocking nicely.
Satonaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiddens.
Satonaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiddens is working away from the top position though.
Hiddens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Hiddens trying to pass the guard but Satonaka defending well.
Nice strikes from Hiddens there.
Satonaka trying to control from the bottom.
Hiddens lands strikes from half guard.
Hiddens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hiddens winds up and cracks Satonaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Satonaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Satonaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiddens is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A good leg kick by Hiddens.
Hiddens slips a jab from Satonaka.
Hiddens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Hiddens.
Good shot there by Satonaka.
Satonaka swings for the body but Hiddens moves out of range.
Satonaka just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens connects with a jab.
Hiddens feints and then cracks Satonaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Satonaka down.
Satonaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown but Satonaka shows good takedown defense.
Satonaka misses the jab.#T1#
Hiddens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Satonaka.
Hiddens gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Satonaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hiddens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Satonaka walks into a stiff left hand from Hiddens.
Hiddens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Satonaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Hiddens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Satonaka tries to get to full guard but Hiddens has control of the leg.
Satonaka wants to control but Hiddens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hiddens content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Hiddens lands with a punch from half guard.
Satonaka wants to get back to full guard but Hiddens has mounted him!
Satonaka tries to reverse the position but Hiddens maintains control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiddens working Satonaka over with strikes here.
Hiddens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Satonaka hang on?
Hiddens scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#Satonaka is rocked!
Hiddens drops a big elbow. That's hurt Satonaka! More shots from Hiddens and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FullOf Hiddens!
In his post fight interview, FullOf Hiddens started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LAFC - All Stars
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Frank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hiddens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Frank misses the target.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Hiddens moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frank misses with a low kick.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank tries to clinch up.
Frank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank with a hook.
Frank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Hiddens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hiddens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank is looking for a sweep. Hiddens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hiddens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hiddens's back!#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Frank's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Frank missing with punches from the back.
Frank lands shots from the back.
Frank has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hiddens. #SUB#
Frank is looking for the choke from the back position but Hiddens is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Frank has got his arm under Hiddens's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hiddens has spun round into Frank's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiddens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Frank working for a triangle but Hiddens defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Hiddens throws a sloppy strike and Frank has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hiddens is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Frank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius Frank!
A very excited looking Darius Frank made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 114
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Hiddens darts in looking for a takedown but Chisaki gets double underhooks and turns Hiddens into the cage.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chisaki.
Chisaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hiddens lands the left hand.
Chisaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Hiddens lands.
Chisaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hiddens to score with a decent uppercut.
Hiddens fails to land with a series of punches.
Hiddens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hiddens sizes up Chisaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Chisaki gets caught flat footed, as Hiddens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hiddens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hiddens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Hiddens has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chisaki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hiddens is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chisaki pulls down on the head and he's put Hiddens to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kai Chisaki!
An out of breath Kai Chisaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 101
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Hiddens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiddens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junk Yard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dog sizes up Hiddens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Dog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Dog.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Hiddens's defenses. #T1#
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick from Hiddens.
Hiddens shoots in looking for a takedown but Dog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiddens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Dog sprawls well.
Junk Yard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Nice jab there from Dog.
Dog looks to land a body kick but Hiddens moved away.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hiddens tries to keep at a distance but Dog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hiddens working aggressively here.
Hiddens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Dog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hiddens misses with an elbow over the top.
Dog lands a left hand.
Dog leaning against his opponent.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses.
Hiddens can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action. #T2#
Dog working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Dog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hiddens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
Hiddens misses with the head strike.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiddens blocks the elbow strike.
Hiddens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiddens controls his hands.
Hiddens lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Hiddens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiddens.
A short body shot lands from Hiddens as the two fighters clinch.
Hiddens misses with some punches.
Dog gets underhooks to prevent Hiddens's takedown attempt.
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Hiddens controls the action.
Hiddens misses with some punches.
Hiddens gets through Dog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Hiddens has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dog is trying to keep an underhook but Hiddens manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Hiddens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog defending well though.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Dog wants to get back to full guard but Hiddens has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog blocking the ground and pound.
Dog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hiddens avoids the attempt from Dog to control.
Hiddens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dog in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hiddens scoring with strikes but Dog is staying in there. #ROC2#Dog is rocked!
Dog wants to hold on but Hiddens pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junk Yard Dog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hiddens throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Hiddens lands a head shot.
Oh Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog seems to have got his legs back now.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Dog.#CL#
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog cracks Hiddens with a nice body shot.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hiddens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dog.
A solid body kick from Hiddens. #CL#
Dog rushes Hiddens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Dog.
Junk Yard Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hiddens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiddens pushes Dog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dog gets underhooks to prevent Hiddens's takedown attempt. #T1#
Dog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hiddens.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog is working Hiddens over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Hiddens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dog leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiddens. #BC2#
Hiddens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Dog connects with a crisp jab.
Dog's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dog duly obliges.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Hiddens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Hiddens's head back.
Hiddens throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dog goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dog defends it well.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Junk Yard Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiddens.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiddens can do to turn this around?
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiddens circles away.
Dog loads up on a big right hand but Hiddens slips the punch.
Dog looks to clinch
and Hiddens counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog scores with a jab.#T3#
Hiddens walks into a jab.
Dog tries to clinch up.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiddens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.
Hiddens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Hiddens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Hiddens keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog thumps Hiddens with a low kick.
Dog moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiddens.
Danga de danga de dang - Dog scores with a four punch combination!
Hiddens misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Dog throws the left hand but Hiddens avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiddens misses with a hook.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.#CL#
Dog rushes Hiddens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiddens is trying to maintain a safe position but Dog gets an underhook and turns Hiddens into the cage.
Hiddens letting Dog take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Hiddens.
Hiddens blocking some punches.
Hiddens tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Hiddens back against the cage.
Hiddens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dog or not.
Hiddens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hiddens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dog prevents it.
Junk Yard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Hiddens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junk Yard Dog dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Dog finds it's target.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Hiddens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dog clobbers Hiddens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiddens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hiddens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hiddens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Dog - just one landing.
Good exchange - Hiddens coming out on top.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target. #CL#
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Hiddens lands a left hand.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hiddens fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog.
Hiddens misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dog.
Dog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dog putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hiddens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hiddens tries to score a body lock takedown but Dog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Hiddens as the two fighters clinch.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiddens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Hiddens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dog walks away with a smile on his face. Hiddens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Junk Yard Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiddens circles away.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
FullOf Hiddens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Dog pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hiddens walks into a stiff left hand from Dog.
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Hiddens shoots in.
Junk Yard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Hiddens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hiddens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dog is trying to maintain the position but Hiddens is very close to passing his half guard.
Dog wants to get back to his feet.
Dog is positioning himself well to prevent Hiddens advancing to mount.
Hiddens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Dog looks like he's trying to stand up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hiddens working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dog tries to roll over but Hiddens keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dog avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Junk Yard Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Hiddens working Dog over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hiddens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dog is adopting a defensive guard.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dog with a jab.#TD2#
Hiddens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dog to the mat! Dog manages to get full guard.
Hiddens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hiddens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog's head.
Hiddens works over Dog with some ground and pound from guard.
Hiddens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junk Yard Dog showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dog, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 92
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Hiddens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Draganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Hiddens.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Draganov avoids it easily.
Hiddens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens throws a leg kick but Draganov checks it.
Hiddens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draganov misses with a body shot.
Hiddens lands a jab to Draganov's midsection.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiddens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiddens 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.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
An inside leg kick lands from Draganov. #TD2#
Hiddens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draganov's head. #T1#
Hiddens blocks the strikes from Draganov.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draganov's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Draganov'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.
Hiddens content to control rather than advance.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Draganov is trying to get back to full guard.
Draganov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hiddens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hiddens is taking a breather. Draganov 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.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Draganov is trying to stand back up but Hiddens is controlling him
Draganov trying to control but Hiddens postures up.
Draganov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiddens.
Hiddens trying to mount his opponent but Draganov defends it.
Hiddens throwing shots but Draganov is blocking nicely.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Draganov's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens thumps Draganov with a low kick.
Draganov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiddens connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Draganov tries to bum rush Hiddens with a series of wild strikes but Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiddens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draganov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draganov throws out a leg kick but Hiddens moves out of range and Draganov only half commits.
Draganov misses with a body shot.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body. Hiddens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draganov tries to land a front kick but Hiddens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Draganov just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Hiddens dives in and scores a takedown into Draganov's guard.
Draganov looking for a sweep. Not yet Draganov, not yet.
Hiddens throws a strike but Draganov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hiddens is pulling down on Draganov's head to control his posture.
Hiddens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Draganov throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Draganov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draganov wanted to stand there but Hiddens had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
Hiddens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draganov throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens pulls Draganov in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiddens, not yet.
Draganov lands a couple of digs.
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!
Draganov wants to control from the top but Hiddens keeps moving.
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 Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hiddens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Draganov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivan Draganov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiddens darts in trying to clinch
and Draganov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hiddens blocks the low kick.
Draganov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draganov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hiddens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Draganov avoids it easily.
Hiddens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiddens looks for a takedown but Draganov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov misses with a hook.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Draganov defends it well.
Hiddens doesn't manage to clinch there - Draganov circles away.
Draganov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hiddens's head.
A nice leg kick from Draganov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Draganov saw that one coming.#T1##TD2#
Hiddens feints and as Draganov raises his hands in defense, Hiddens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
FullOf Hiddens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Draganov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draganov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiddens working some strikes from top position.
Hiddens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Draganov wants to stand up but Hiddens is controlling him.
Draganov working a defensive guard here.
Hiddens trying to control the position from guard on top but Draganov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Draganov wants to sweep here but Hiddens controlling him for the moment.
Draganov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hiddens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivan Draganov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Draganov throws out a loose jab but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.
Draganov connects with a body shot that sends Hiddens's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Hiddens gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddens misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Draganov regains half guard.#ES#
Draganov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hiddens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Draganov is looking to stand back up but Hiddens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Draganov. #T3##REVR#
Hiddens throwing shots but Draganov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens trying to control the action but Draganov is working from the bottom.
Hiddens is stalling here. Draganov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiddens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Draganov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hiddens wants to control but Draganov postures up.
Draganov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiddens can do to turn this around?
Hiddens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Draganov. #SU#
Draganov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Draganov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Draganov as he avoids it easily.
Draganov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Draganov avoids it easily.
Hiddens throws a low kick but Draganov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Hiddens thumps Draganov with a low kick.
Draganov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hiddens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Draganov kicks off Hiddens and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Draganov.#TD2#
Hiddens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hiddens showed some decent athleticism there.

Draganov pushes Hiddens off and gets back to his feet.
Draganov digs a good hook to Hiddens's body.
Draganov is looking to wear down Hiddens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hiddens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiddens connects with a right hand. Draganov shakes it off.
Hiddens swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov takes a swing at Hiddens's ribcage but misses.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Draganov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Draganov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Draganov looks to land a left hand but Hiddens moved out of range nicely.
Draganov misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiddens lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Draganov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Draganov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiddens. That snapped Draganov's head back.
Hiddens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Hiddens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Draganov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hiddens checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
Hiddens lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Hiddens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Draganov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Draganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. #T1#
Hiddens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiddens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hiddens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiddens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Hiddens has closed the distance and engaged Draganov in a clinch.
Draganov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Draganov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov.
Hiddens misses with the head strike.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiddens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hiddens backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiddens struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
FullOf Hiddens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov misses with some punches.
Hiddens misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiddens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draganov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hiddens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Draganov as the two fighters clinch.
Draganov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Hiddens has hold of one of Draganov's legs. Draganov is fighting the takedown attempt but Hiddens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Draganov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hiddens is controlling him.
Hiddens is working Draganov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draganov controls Hiddens momentarily but Hiddens frees himself.
Draganov wants to stand up but Hiddens is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Draganov trying to keep a closed guard but Hiddens is proving a slippery customer.
Hiddens throws a strike but Draganov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hiddens striking off his back but it's not causing Draganov any problems.
Hiddens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draganov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Draganov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ivan Draganov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Draganov gets to his feet - Hiddens follows without any prompting.
Draganov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Hiddens backs away, Draganov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiddens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Draganov misses the body punch #TD2#
and Hiddens counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Hiddens crashes against the mat.
Draganov struggling a bit here.
Hiddens lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Draganov can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Draganov.
Well Draganov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!

Event: ENIGMA 84
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Billabong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hiddens tries to land a body kick
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiddens throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hiddens won't be happy with that.
Hiddens can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Billabong tries to score with some ground and pound. Hiddens controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Billabong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Billabong working the head and body with strikes.
Hiddens is looking to reverse the position.
Hiddens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Hiddens is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Hiddens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hiddens struggling a bit here.
Hiddens keeps Billabong under control for a moment.
Billabong grinds an elbow into Hiddens's temple. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiddens keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hiddens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billabong lands some shots froms side control.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hiddens keeps working.
Hiddens tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
Billabong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hiddens is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it. #T3#
Billabong is working Hiddens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Hiddens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billabong controls the position.
Hiddens wants to control but Billabong postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens throws a leg kick which misses Billabong's front leg but catches the back leg as Billabong tries to avoid it.
Billabong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Billabong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiddens finds it's way round the side to connect with Billabong's head.
Hiddens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens throws a body kick that misses
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Hiddens misses with a hook #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Hiddens fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong postures up.
Hiddens controlling the position.
Hiddens is trying to keep Billabong in close.
Billabong trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hiddens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong lands a jab to Hiddens's midsection.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiddens misses with a straight left.
Hiddens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiddens can do to turn this around?
Billabong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hiddens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hiddens tries to avoid it but Billabong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hiddens to the ground. Hiddens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hiddens flicks out a counter leg kick but Billabong steps away.
Hiddens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Hiddens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Billabong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Hiddens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiddens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiddens swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Billabong slips under a jab.
FullOf Hiddens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
A shot to the body from Hiddens misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.
Hiddens is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Billabong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Billabong.
Billabong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billabong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Billabong momentarily.
Hiddens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billabong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens lands a head shot.#T3#
Hiddens throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiddens throws out a loose jab but Billabong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with a series of wild punches.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
and Hiddens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Hiddens misses with a body punch #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hiddens is looking to improve his position.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Hiddens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Hiddens controlling the position well.
Hiddens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.
Hiddens trying to control but Billabong postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We've been hearing that Billabong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hiddens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Billabong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.
Hiddens tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiddens misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hiddens throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hiddens!
Billabong wants to control but Hiddens is keeping him busy.
Hiddens struggling a bit here.
Billabong wants to control but Hiddens is keeping him busy.
Hiddens regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens is concentrating on defense, preventing Billabong from advancing position.
Hiddens trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Billabong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Billabong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiddens holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Billabong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiddens.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong is fighting to break Hiddens's control of his arms but Hiddens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Billabong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hiddens manages to get back to half guard.
Hiddens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hiddens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Billabong is trying to control. Hiddens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiddens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong.
Billabong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens is controlling Billabong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hiddens trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong. #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.
Hiddens explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Hiddens with a hook.
Billabong walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiddens misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiddens is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiddens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens is looking to slow Billabong down with leg kicks.
Hiddens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hiddens is positioning himself well to prevent Billabong advancing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billabong 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Hiddens misses with a low kick.
Meine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiddens misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Meine counters by clinching up.
Meine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meine throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hiddens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meine throws a series of punches but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Meine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meine throws a looping overhand right but Hiddens ducks down to avoid it.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens misses with a low kick as Meine jumps back.
Hiddens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Meine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiddens 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine moves out of range as Hiddens throws a body kick.
Meine throws a hook to the side of Hiddens's head but Hiddens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiddens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meine moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine. #T1#
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target. #TD#
Hiddens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown 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.
Hiddens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiddens is thwarting Meine's attempts to control the position.
Hiddens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiddens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hiddens is thwarting Meine's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hiddens is looking to stall here but Meine recovers full guard.
Hiddens trying to control but Meine is working from the bottom.
Hiddens showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hiddens throws a hook but Meine avoids it easily.
Meine moves out of range as Hiddens strikes.
Hiddens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meine to score with a decent uppercut.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meine.
A jab from Hiddens finds it's way through Meine's defenses.
Meine is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
Meine slips under a jab from Hiddens.
Hiddens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meine tries to counter with a clinch but Hiddens shakes him off and moves away.
Hiddens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Meine lands a lovely overhand right.
Hiddens feints a jab promting Meine to slip. Hiddens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Meine lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Meine misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meine blocks the body kick.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hiddens slips a straight right by Meine.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens misses with a wild combination.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Meine ducked under it nicely.
Meine tries to counter with a clinch but Hiddens shakes him off and moves away.
Meine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hiddens digs a good hook to Meine's body.
Hiddens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meine's head backwards.
Meine misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hiddens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hiddens.
Meine is trying to control the position but Hiddens postures up.
Hiddens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiddens throws a big elbow that misses.
Meine wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
That's time! Hiddens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hiddens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meine.
Hiddens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meine's waist but Meine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiddens off to one side.
Meine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meine avoids the body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiddens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hiddens tries to move into range but Meine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meine misses with a hook. Hiddens ducked under it nicely.
Hiddens tries to land a leg kick but Meine saw it coming and moves away.
FullOf Hiddens is winning the standup battle so far.
Meine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Meine missing with a left hand there. Hiddens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiddens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiddens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hiddens was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Hiddens is looking to take a break and control but Meine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
FullOf Hiddens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiddens throws an elbow but Meine slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Meine is right now.
Meine gets back to half guard.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meine's head.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meine's head.
Meine wants to control but Hiddens is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiddens thows a huge punch but Meine dodges it nicely.
Meine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hiddens.
Meine is trying to control the position but Hiddens postures up.
Hiddens throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Meine has wrist control.
Hiddens throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meine throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.
Meine takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Hiddens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Hiddens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hiddens is just content to waste time from the top position. Meine takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hiddens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meine pulls Hiddens in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiddens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hiddens postures up in Meine's guard and throws a big left but Meine blocks it. #T4#
Hiddens stays in close to Meine's body and controls the position.
Hiddens is working Meine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meine pulls Hiddens in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hiddens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meine is able to avoid easily.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiddens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiddens misses with a looping right.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.#TD#
Hiddens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiddens is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Meine keeps moving. #T1#
Hiddens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meine is pulling down on Hiddens's head. It's preventing any offense from Hiddens, at least for the moment.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Meine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Meine!#REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meine is fighting to break Hiddens's control of his arms but Hiddens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hiddens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meine trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiddens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiddens swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Meine lands a nice hook to Hiddens's body. Hiddens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiddens.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Meine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hiddens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meine at a distance.
Meine takes one on the button.
Meine misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hiddens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meine won't be happy with that.
Hiddens throws a strike aimed at the side of Meine's head but Meine avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Meine's face as Hiddens controls the position.
Hiddens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Meine is not content to let Hiddens control the position. #T4#
Hiddens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hiddens with the ground and pound but Meine regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiddens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiddens, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
FullOf Hiddens 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: ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Hiddens with a jab.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens lands a nice looking body shot.
Dean throws a lazy right hand but Hiddens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Hiddens.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Dean coming out on top.
Hiddens defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Hiddens closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dean to the mat! Dean manages to get full guard.

Dean kicks Hiddens off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Hiddens moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dean defends it well.
Hiddens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dean stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dean connects with a single shot there.
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiddens with the counter takedown but Dean avoids it easily.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Hiddens feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, Hiddens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dean kicks Hiddens off and gets to his feet.
Dean throws the left hand but Hiddens avoids the punch easily.
Dean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1##TD2#
Hiddens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dean's 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.
Hiddens trying to pass the guard but Dean defending well.
Hiddens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dean wants to get back to full guard.
Hiddens throwing shots but Dean is blocking nicely.
Hiddens not doing much here. #T2#
Hiddens lands with a punch from half guard.
Hiddens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hiddens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hiddens is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hiddens lands a nice short elbow.
Hiddens missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Dean wants to control but Hiddens is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens connects with a solid leg kick.
Dean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dean throws a big shot that misses.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Hiddens moved out of range.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Dean misses. #TD2#
Hiddens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dean is trying to defend but Hiddens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hiddens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hiddens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dean's head.
Ground and pound from Hiddens. #SUB2#
Hiddens seems to be working for a kimura but Dean defends the submission attempt.
Hiddens slips a nice elbow through Dean's hands, connecting with Dean's forehead.
Hiddens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hiddens scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Dean misses. #CL2#
Hiddens darts in and clinches Dean up against the cage.
Hiddens has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Dean blocks a body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Hiddens tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Hiddens misses with some punches.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiddens swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dean breaks the clinch.
Dean swinging wildly here.
Dean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Hiddens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiddens.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Dean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens lands with an uppercut that bounces Dean off the cage and back into range.
Dean ducks right into an uppercut from Hiddens.
Hiddens scores with a nice strike.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dean.
Hiddens throws a jab when Dean was well out of range.
Hiddens lands with a nice body kick.
Elijah Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Hiddens drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
Hiddens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiddens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Hiddens misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hiddens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiddens misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hiddens lands an uppercut.
Hiddens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiddens lands a left hand.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiddens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hiddens misses with some punches.
Hiddens wants a takedown but no success here.
Hiddens can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Hiddens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hiddens pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Dean takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Hiddens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiddens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean misses with the combination.
Dean connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hiddens avoids the body shot from Dean.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
Hiddens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dean.#TD2#
Hiddens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Hiddens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hiddens scoring with punches and elbows.
Hiddens wants to control but Dean is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Hiddens's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dean is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hiddens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dean is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hiddens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hiddens landing strikes.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dean regains half guard, as Hiddens was trying to land strikes.
Dean is controlling Hiddens's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hiddens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches up with Dean, looking for a takedown. Hiddens pushes Dean against the cage but Dean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Dean misses.
Hiddens feints the counter takedown.
Hiddens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dean has time to react.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiddens.
Hiddens cracks Dean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean connects with a looping right hand.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiddens finds it's way round the side to connect with Dean's head.
Hiddens scores with a jab. Dean acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Hiddens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hiddens lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES#
Dean is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hiddens presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hiddens misses with a punch to the body.
Dean prevents a body shot from Hiddens.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiddens. #T1#
Hiddens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Hiddens misses with the head strike.
Hiddens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Hiddens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiddens struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Hiddens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hiddens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiddens misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens lands a jab-cross combination.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches up with Dean, looking for a takedown. Hiddens pushes Dean against the cage but Dean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elijah Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.#TD2#
Hiddens feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, Hiddens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiddens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Hiddens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hiddens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elijah Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dean walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Dean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target. #CL2#
Hiddens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Dean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hiddens.
Hiddens scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
Hiddens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
In defeat, Elijah Dean stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’m sorry for disgrace my fans & my team for my performance. I will be back stronger, Believe me! âœŠðŸ½'.

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
Date: Dec 13, 2021

#R1#
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Hiddens's knee but Hiddens avoids it well.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiddens connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Hiddens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hiddens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiddens scoring with some ground and pound.
Hiddens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redcliffe pulls Hiddens in close to prevent any damage.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe working a defensive guard here.
Redcliffe has control of Hiddens's left arm, preventing Hiddens from doing any damage. #T1#
Hiddens trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Hiddens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Hiddens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Hiddens throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Redcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Hiddens tries to pass.
Hiddens wanted to stand there but Redcliffe had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redcliffe 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.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Redcliffe tries to work over Hiddens's front leg with a kick but Hiddens checks it.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiddens is wise to it.
Hiddens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Redcliffes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hiddens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Redcliffe.
Hiddens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
Hiddens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redcliffe's half guard.
Hiddens is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Redcliffe reverses the position - he's now on top in Hiddens's guard. #T3#
Hiddens has a closed guard, preventing Redcliffe from standing up.
Hiddens working a defensive guard here.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Redcliffe from controlling successfully.
Hiddens pulls Redcliffe in to control the position.
Redcliffe advances to half guard.
Redcliffe controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Redcliffe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Redcliffe prevents Hiddens from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe is looking to stall here but Hiddens recovers full guard.
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 FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiddens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe thumps Hiddens with a low kick.
Hiddens checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens cracks Redcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Hiddens tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe jabs Hiddens right on the nose. Hiddens blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Redcliffe won't allow Hiddens to pass to mount.
Redcliffe tries to roll over but Hiddens keeps him under control.
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Hiddens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiddens wants to pass the guard but Redcliffe is defending well.
Hiddens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redcliffe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redcliffe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Redcliffe pushes Hiddens off looking to stand but Hiddens dives back in and keeps control.
Hiddens landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Redcliffe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Redcliffe pulls Hiddens in close to prevent any damage.
Hiddens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Redcliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Redcliffe!#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
Redcliffe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
FullOf Hiddens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Hiddens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redcliffe defends well.
Redcliffe wants to pass the guard but Hiddens is keeping the position.
Hiddens being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hiddens is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiddens cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiddens.
Redcliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Hiddens slaps the foot to one side.
Hiddens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redcliffe's hands.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Hiddens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Redcliffe catches Hiddens right on the button with a cross.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hiddens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Nice sprawl there from Redcliffe as Hiddens shoots in.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
No luck for Hiddens with that takedown attempt.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Hiddens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redcliffe napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Redcliffe throws Hiddens to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Hiddens looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Hiddens sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Redcliffe tries to keep at a distance but Hiddens has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hiddens fails to land.
Hiddens working aggressively here.
Hiddens struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Hiddens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FullOf Hiddens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Hiddens breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hiddens clinches up with Redcliffe and pushes him back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiddens.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiddens pushes Redcliffe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiddens.
Hiddens blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Hiddens lands a left hand.
Hiddens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Hiddens can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Hiddens is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcliffe has double underhooks.
Hiddens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Hiddens is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redcliffe. #BC#
Hiddens manages to break the clinch.
Hiddens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hiddens counters with a takedown into side control.

Redcliffe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Hiddens down with leg kicks.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hiddens counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving.
Redcliffe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Hiddens tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcliffe is retaining full guard.
Hiddens prevents Redcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens distracts Redcliffe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiddens is fighting to break Redcliffe's control of his arms but Redcliffe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Redcliffe.
I think Redcliffe 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 58
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Dilbrandt sprawls well.
Hiddens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiddens takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt 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.
A combination from Hiddens does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hiddens walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Dilbrandt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hiddens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hiddens stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hiddens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dilbrandt is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving. #T1#
Hiddens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hiddens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hiddens is now in half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Hiddens is controlling well.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Dilbrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilbrandt tries to get out of the position.
Hiddens lands with a punch from half guard.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dilbrandt won't allow Hiddens to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hiddens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Hiddens is looking to advance position but Dilbrandt won't allow it. #SUB#
Dilbrandt looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hiddens prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Dilbrandt trying to get back to full guard but Hiddens takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Hiddens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dilbrandt can't escape the position.
Hiddens trying to control but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Hiddens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hiddens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hiddens with the ground and pound from mount.
Hiddens avoids the attempt from Dilbrandt to control.
Dilbrandt really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hiddens with the ground and pound from mount.
Hiddens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dilbrandt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hiddens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to buck Hiddens off but he can't manage it.
Hiddens lands a big elbow.
Hiddens scoring with strikes but Dilbrandt is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hiddens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hiddens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dilbrandt looks a forlorn figure.
Dilbrandt taking shots to the head.
Hiddens is landing with some decent strikes but Dilbrandt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hiddens controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hiddens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiddens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Hiddens throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hiddens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hiddens.
Hiddens thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hiddens slips under a jab.
Hiddens throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hiddens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiddens.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiddens checks a leg kick.
Deacon Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Hiddens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hiddens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the head.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.#TD2#
Hiddens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Hiddens trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Hiddens working the ground and pound from side control.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hiddens takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hiddens scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Hiddens controls the position from side control.
FullOf Hiddens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddens lands a few punches from side control.
Hiddens working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dilbrandt tries to buck Hiddens off but Hiddens is having none of it.
Hiddens cracks Dilbrandt with a big elbow.
Hiddens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dilbrandt some visible discomfort.
Dilbrandt is trying to control Hiddens's posture but Hiddens avoids it.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Dilbrandt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hiddens wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping him busy.
Hiddens working the body and head with strikes.
Hiddens trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
Dilbrandt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Dilbrandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dilbrandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Hiddens sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt moves into full guard.
Hiddens prevents Dilbrandt from getting back to his feet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dilbrandt is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Hiddens is keeping the position.
Dilbrandt being controlled here momentarily.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens controlling Dilbrandt's posture.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hiddens wants to sweep but no luck.
Hiddens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiddens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiddens misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Hiddens's head but Hiddens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Hiddens cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab.
Hiddens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiddens on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Hiddens's front leg with a kick but Hiddens checks it.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiddens under the eye.
Jab by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
Hiddens 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Hiddens moves out of range of the body kick.
Deacon Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Hiddens moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Hiddens moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Hiddens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Hiddens tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Hiddens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hiddens lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hiddens.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to FullOf Hiddens.
Well Hiddens 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!

Event: SICKNESS II
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Searchinson misses the target.
Hiddens lands a glancing blow to the side of Searchinson's head.#TD#
Hiddens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hiddens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Searchinson's head.
Hiddens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Searchinson 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hiddens is thwarting Searchinson's attempts to control the position.
Hiddens trying to control the action but Searchinson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson trying to control but Hiddens postures up.
Hiddens slips a nice elbow through Searchinson's hands, connecting with Searchinson's forehead.#T1#
Searchinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Searchinson is looking to improve his position.
Searchinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Searchinson is pressing down on Hiddens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hiddens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Searchinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiddens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Searchinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Searchinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiddens looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Searchinson keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens stands up over Searchinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiddens postures up in Searchinson's guard and throws a big left but Searchinson blocks it.
Searchinson keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Searchinson dodges the punch combination from Hiddens.
Searchinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiddens.
Searchinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiddens feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Searchinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Searchinson misses with a few strikes there.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Searchinson.
Searchinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Searchinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiddens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Searchinson's head backwards.
Searchinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Searchinson throws a good cross that connects.
Hiddens with a jab.
Hiddens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Hiddens.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Searchinson throws a hook but Hiddens blocks it.
Searchinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens lands an overhand right.
Bony Searchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Searchinson lands with a cross.
Hiddens scores with a nice head shot.
Searchinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Hiddens misses the shot to the body.
Hiddens lands an overhand right.
Searchinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiddens circles away quickly and effectively.
Searchinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Searchinson moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiddens jabs Searchinson right on the nose. Searchinson blinks but takes it well.
Searchinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good exchange - Hiddens coming out on top.
Hiddens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Searchinson on the side of the head.
Hiddens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Searchinson misses with a low kick.
Searchinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Searchinson missing with a left hand there. Hiddens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiddens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Searchinson.
Hiddens tests Searchinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Hiddens.#T5#
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Searchinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Searchinson slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a series of punches but Searchinson moves out of range.
Hiddens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Hiddens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Searchinson avoids the body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Searchinson ducked under it nicely.
Searchinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens takes a swing at Searchinson's ribcage but misses.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Searchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Searchinson on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Searchinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hiddens back to the ropes. Searchinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Searchinson throws out a loose jab but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Searchinson misses with a hook. Hiddens ducked under it nicely.
Hiddens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Searchinson.#T6#
Searchinson misses with a hook. Hiddens ducked under it nicely.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens looks to throw the jab but Searchinson is out of range.
Searchinson takes one on the button.
Hiddens lands a jab.
Hiddens lands the left hand.
Hiddens scores with a punch to the head.
Searchinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Searchinson misses the shot to the body.
Hiddens throws a jab when Searchinson was well out of range.
Hiddens scores with a hook to the body. Searchinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Searchinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiddens is out of range.
Searchinson misses with a straight left.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Searchinson.
Searchinson misses with a double jab.
Hiddens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hiddens throws out a powerful jab.#T7#
Hiddens lands with an uppercut that bounces Searchinson off the ropes and back into range.
Hiddens ducks under a wild hook from Searchinson.
Hiddens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Searchinson.
Hiddens cracks Searchinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hiddens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Searchinson.
Searchinson misses with a body shot.
Searchinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiddens misses with a takedown attempt - Searchinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiddens feints a jab promting Searchinson to slip. Hiddens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Searchinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Searchinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hiddens connects with a body shot that sends Searchinson's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Searchinson wants to slow Hiddens down by chopping away at his legs.
Hiddens slips a jab and a cross from Searchinson. #T8#
Hiddens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Searchinson misses with a hook.
Hiddens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A clash of legs there as Hiddens blocks the low kick.
Searchinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Searchinson walks into a jab.
Hiddens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hiddens scores with a nice head shot.
Searchinson loads up on a big right hand but Hiddens slips the punch.
Hiddens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hiddens moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens throws a big shot that misses.
Hiddens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Searchinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiddens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Searchinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Searchinson throws a looping overhand right but Hiddens ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Hiddens.#T9#
Searchinson looks to throw the jab but Hiddens is out of range.
Hiddens thuds his right hand into Searchinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hiddens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Searchinson swivels and escapes.
Searchinson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FullOf Hiddens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiddens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Searchinson walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands with a hook. Searchinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Searchinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Hiddens moves into the clinch.
Hiddens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Searchinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Hiddens.
Hiddens blocks a body shot from Searchinson.
Searchinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Searchinson tries to throw a body punch but Hiddens avoids it by throwing Searchinson back against the ropes.
Hiddens lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Searchinson.
Searchinson missing with knees to the body.
Searchinson tries to work over Hiddens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiddens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Searchinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Searchinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Searchinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut
and Searchinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Hiddens.
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Searchinson misses with an uppercut. Hiddens saw that one coming.#TD#
Hiddens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hiddens trying to control the action but Searchinson is working from the bottom.
Searchinson trying to get back to full guard but Hiddens takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hiddens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Searchinson can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiddens lands a big elbow. #T1#
Hiddens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hiddens with a couple of short strikes.
Searchinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Searchinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiddens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hiddens unloading with bombs!
Hiddens looking to finish Searchinson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Searchinson!
Hiddens avoids the attempt from Searchinson to control.
Hiddens working the ground and pound effectively.
Searchinson taking shots to the head. #T2#
Hiddens unloading with bombs!
Hiddens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hiddens with good strikes from the mount here!
Hiddens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Searchinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Searchinson is rocked!
Hiddens looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Searchinson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FullOf Hiddens!

Event: BKFC 19 - Bottura vs Silver
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Mercado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiddens defending well as Mercado loads up on a big left hand.
Mercado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mercado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercado throws a leg kick which misses Hiddens's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiddens tries to avoid it.
Mercado walks into a stiff left hand from Hiddens.
Mercado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hiddens.
Mercado takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hiddens rushes Mercado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hiddens misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiddens.
Hiddens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiddens tries to work over Mercado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hiddens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiddens throws a jab when Mercado was well out of range.
Mercado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiddens.
Mercado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Hiddens shoots in and bounces Mercado off the cage to secure the takedown 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.#T1#
Mercado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hiddens stays in close to Mercado's body and controls the position.
Hiddens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mercado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiddens's guard. #REVR#
Hiddens pulls Mercado in close to his closed guard and prevents Mercado from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Hiddens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #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.
Mercado stays in close to Hiddens's body and controls the position.
Hiddens is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mercado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hiddens controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercado slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Hiddens checks the leg kick.
Mercado jabs Hiddens right on the nose. Hiddens blinks but takes it well.
Hiddens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mercado's head backwards.#TD2#
Hiddens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mercado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiddens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mercado keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hiddens is working Mercado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hiddens makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2#
Hiddens stands up from Mercado's guard - Hiddens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hiddens moves away from the strike by Mercado.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Mercado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Hiddens.
Hiddens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercado throws out the jab.
Mercado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens 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.
Mercado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hiddens connects with a single shot there.
Mercado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercado looks to throw the jab but Hiddens is out of range.
Hiddens throws a series of strikes that have Mercado backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mercado misses with a straight right.
Hiddens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercado defends it well.
Mercado slips a jab from Hiddens.
Hiddens jabs Mercado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Mercado saw that one coming.
Mercado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Hiddens has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Hiddens gets a double leg takedown into Mercado's guard.
Mercado pulls Hiddens in close to his closed guard and prevents Hiddens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mercado keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hiddens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hiddens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Mercado keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mercado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiddens is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Mercado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Mercado!#REVR#
Mercado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
FullOf Hiddens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddens pulls Mercado in to control the position.
Mercado is pushing down on Hiddens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hiddens is fighting to maintain full guard but Mercado has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mercado not doing much here.
Mercado thows a huge punch but Hiddens dodges it nicely. #T3#
Hiddens is holding on to half guard well.
Hiddens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mercado trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiddens is looking to clinch.
Mercado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercado.
Nice straight punches there by Hiddens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiddens.
Mercado blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hiddens is defended easily by Mercado.#T4#
Mercado misses with a low kick.
Hiddens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercado slips under a jab from Hiddens.
Mercado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Hiddens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Mercado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mercado throws a nice looking combination but Hiddens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiddens tries to bum rush Mercado with a series of wild strikes but Mercado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Mercado's shoulder, as Mercado tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddens clobbers Mercado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mercado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiddens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercado defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hiddens checks a leg kick.
Mercado slips under a jab from Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a looping left.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mercado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mercado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercado throws a head kick that Hiddens semi-blocks.
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercado missing with a left hand there. Hiddens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiddens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mercado throws a head kick that misses.
Hiddens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiddens scores with a hook.
Mercado tries to move into range but Hiddens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mercado scores with a push kick.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hiddens!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiddens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Mercado moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens with a hook.
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercado moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
An attempted straight right counter from Mercado misses the target.
Hiddens misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercado counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hiddens's knee momentarily.
Mercado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Mercado connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hiddens 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.
Hiddens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mercado misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercado blocks a jab.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercado.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercado manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiddens, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Hiddens clinches with his opponent.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hiddens blocking some punches.
Mercado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hiddens up against the cage.
Mercado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiddens prevents a body shot from Mercado.
Mercado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercado misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short left from Mercado.
Mercado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiddens.
Hiddens prevents a body shot from Mercado.
Mercado is pressed up against the cage. Hiddens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mercado down to the mat. Mercado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercado connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiddens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercado is fending him off so far but Hiddens persists. Nope, Mercado circles away and we're back to standing.
Manny Mercado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Mercado misses with a head kick.
Manny Mercado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiddens as he connects with a hook.
Hiddens cracks Mercado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mercado takes one on the button.
Mercado misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hiddens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Hiddens feints and as Mercado raises his hands in defense, Hiddens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercado controls Hiddens momentarily but Hiddens frees himself.
Hiddens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hiddens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercado is keeping the position for now.
Manny Mercado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiddens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to FullOf Hiddens.
I've got Hiddens 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!

Event: BKFC 14 - Knot vs Kicklighter
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Hiddens lands with a cross.
Hiddens moves out of range as Leech strikes.
Leech throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiddens avoids the head kick by Leech.
Leech scores with a jab to the head.
Leech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Hiddens finds it's way through Leech's defenses.
Leech moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Hiddens coming out on top.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut.
Leech slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leech moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leech.
Hiddens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiddens throws a right hand that Leech ducks under and follows up with a left that Leech also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leech slips under a jab.
Leech throws a lazy right hand but Hiddens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiddens shoots in but Leech avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leech lands with a right hand.
Hiddens lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hiddens.
Leech is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiddens.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hiddens misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hiddens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hiddens throws out a powerful jab.
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leech misses with a straight right.
Hiddens wants to clinch.
Hiddens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hiddens avoids the head kick by Leech.
Leech is looking to slow Hiddens down with leg kicks.
Hiddens looks to land a left hand but Leech moved out of range nicely.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leech.
Leech ducks right into an uppercut from Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Leech moves away and avoids it.
Leech goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiddens looks to land a right hand but Leech moved out of range.
Leech throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens attempts a counter takedown but Leech avoids it well and moves away.
We've been informed that Leech 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.
Leech scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leech jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2##CL#
Hiddens clinches up with Leech and pushes him back against the cage.
Leech misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leech working aggressively here.
Leech blocking some punches.
Leech is leaning against Hiddens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiddens scores with a shot to the side of Leech's head.
Hiddens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiddens has a couple of punches blocked by Leech.
Hiddens tries to throw a body punch but Leech avoids it by throwing Hiddens back against the cage.
Hiddens lands a nice uppercut.
Hiddens lands a nice uppercut.
Leech throws a head punch that misses.
Hiddens wants to break free but Leech has control.
A short uppercut from Leech.
A head punch on the inside from Leech fails to land.
Hiddens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Leech.
Leech lands with a left to the head.
Hiddens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Leech. #TD#
Hiddens gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leech regains guard.
Leech is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hiddens dives into side control. #T3##REVB#
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leech keeps working.
Hiddens lands an elbow.
Hiddens working away.
You can see the frustration on Leech's face as Hiddens controls the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hiddens lands an elbow.
Hiddens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leech is avoiding damage well.
Leech is looking to reverse the position.
Leech taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leech is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hiddens working the strikes but Leech uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hiddens slips a nice elbow through Leech's hands, connecting with Leech's forehead.
Leech wants to improve his position but Hiddens is controlling well.
Hiddens misses with a head shot. Leech uses the momentum to regain guard.
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 FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leech.
Leech slips under a jab from Hiddens.
Leech throws a head kick that misses.
Leech works over Hiddens's head and body with a nice combination.
Leech moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Leech.
Leech connects with a crisp jab.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiddens cracks Leech with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leech pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leech doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leech was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens connects with the punch.
Leech throws a head kick that misses.
Leech loads up on a big right hand but Hiddens slips the punch.
Hiddens misses the shot to the body.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens cracks Leech with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leech scores with the left hand. Hiddens knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Leech finds it's target.
Leech shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jonny Leech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leech looks to land a left hand but Hiddens moved out of range nicely.
FullOf Hiddens is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiddens avoids a kick to the body.
Leech lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Leech throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens misses with a looping left.
Leech scores with a head kick.
Jonny Leech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leech throws a hook to the side of Hiddens's head but Hiddens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiddens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leech on the side of the head.
Hiddens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hiddens moves out of range as Leech throws a body kick.
Leech blocks a jab.
Hiddens moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leech was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Leech follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Leech looks to land a body kick but Hiddens moved away.
Hiddens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leech looks to land a left hand but Hiddens moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A head kick misses from Leech.
Leech is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiddens.
Leech throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leech throws out a counter right but Hiddens avoids it with no problem.
Hiddens avoids the head kick by Leech. #CL#
Hiddens moves into the clinch.
Hiddens swings wildly with an uppercut but Leech uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leech blocks a body shot from Hiddens.
Leech throws a head punch that misses.
Hiddens lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Leech on the inside. #BC2#
Leech pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Leech tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leech stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hiddens blocks a head kick by Leech.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leech goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hiddens changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Hiddens. Beautiful body shot.
Leech throws a looping overhand right but Hiddens ducks down to avoid it.
Leech slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiddens lands a slapping body shot.
Hiddens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Hiddens finds it's way through Leech's defenses.
Leech defending well as Hiddens loads up on a big left hand.
Leech connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hiddens. Hiddens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Leech sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Leech.
A slow jab from Leech misses its intended target.
Leech avoids the body shot from Hiddens.
Leech follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Leech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Leech's shoulder, as Leech tries to avoid the shot.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leech.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leech.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Hiddens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Leech goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Leech misses.
Leech misses with an uppercut. Hiddens saw that one coming.
Hiddens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leech.
Hiddens slips a straight right by Leech.
Hiddens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leech.
Jab, jab by Hiddens - just one landing.
Leech misses with an uppercut.
Hiddens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leech stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leech scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hiddens in his tracks. #TD#
Hiddens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hiddens showed some decent athleticism there.
Hiddens thows a huge punch but Leech dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiddens trying to advance position but Leech counters by regaining guard.
Hiddens works over Leech with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonny Leech will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leech cracks Hiddens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Leech misses the target.
Hiddens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Leech.
Leech throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leech misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hiddens has managed to clinch.
Hiddens lands with a left to the head.
Hiddens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiddens throws a head punch that misses.
Hiddens is looking for a takedown.
Hiddens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Hiddens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Leech uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
FullOf Hiddens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiddens'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#
Hiddens is trying to hold Leech in close to prevent damage but Leech has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Hiddens actively working from the bottom here.
Hiddens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leech's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leech's back!
Leech is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Leech is covering up but some of the strikes from Hiddens are getting through and doing damage.
Hiddens lands a shot to the body.
Hiddens trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Leech doesn't escape.
Hiddens is working the ground and pound. Can Leech escape?#T2#
Hiddens cracks Leech with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Leech from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Leech wants to escape the position.
Hiddens throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Leech! #SUB#
Leech is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Leech covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T3#
Leech finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Hiddens working Leech over with strikes here.
Hiddens punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Leech is rocked!
Hiddens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Leech is still in real trouble! Can Hiddens finish him?
Hiddens raining down shots from the mount!
Hiddens unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Leech wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hiddens celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). FullOf Hiddens!

Event: BKFC 12 - The Tank vs Jackson
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Hiddens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination. Hiddens sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like FullOf Hiddens has been cut.
Hiddens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dos Santos blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Hiddens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiddens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos prevents Hiddens from improving position.
Dos Santos is pushing Hiddens's head away, looking to escape. Hiddens manages to hold on to the position though.#SU#
Hiddens decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dos Santos to his feet.
Hiddens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Hiddens shakes him off and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hiddens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hiddens lands in his opponent's guard.
Hiddens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Hiddens scoring with some ground and pound.
Hiddens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hiddens working the body and head with strikes.
Dos Santos stops Hiddens from passing to mount.
Hiddens tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dos Santos stops Hiddens from passing to mount.
Dos Santos is pushing Hiddens's head away, looking to escape. Hiddens manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Dos Santos is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos prevents Hiddens from moving into mount.
Hiddens working the head with strikes.
Hiddens controlling from side mount.
Hiddens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hiddens has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dos Santos!
Hiddens with the ground and pound from mount.
Hiddens has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hiddens is landing with some decent strikes but Dos Santos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Hiddens with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hiddens controlling his opponent.
Hiddens with a couple of short strikes.
Hiddens tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away.
Hiddens with shots to the head and body - Dos Santos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hiddens looking to finish with strikes here!
Hiddens landing punches. #T4#
Hiddens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dos Santos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hiddens throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dos Santos because Hiddens loaded up on that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiddens controlling from the full mount.
Hiddens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Hiddens there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hiddens misses with a head shot.
Hiddens throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on FullOf Hiddens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Hiddens clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Dos Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hiddens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos Santos to the mat. Dos Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hiddens works over Dos Santos with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Hiddens gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dos Santos swinging wildly here.
Hiddens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?#TD#
Hiddens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dos Santos wants to stand back up but Hiddens manages to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiddens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dos Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dos Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hiddens is controlling him well.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Hiddens stalls from top position.
Hiddens scoring with punches from side control.
FullOf Hiddens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hiddens cracks Dos Santos with a big right hand but Dos Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dos Santos is not content to let Hiddens control the position.
The ground and pound from Hiddens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Hiddens wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Hiddens scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hiddens takes a little break here. Dos Santos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dos Santos parries the strikes from Hiddens easily there. Hiddens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dos Santos to escape.
Hiddens misses with the ground and pound.
Hiddens looks up at the clock and then as Dos Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hiddens smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dos Santos 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.
Hiddens lands a nice forearm strike.
Hiddens lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Hiddens throws a strike aimed at the side of Dos Santos's head but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Hiddens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hiddens scoring with punches and elbows.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hiddens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hiddens controlling from side mount.
Dos Santos prevents Hiddens from improving position.
Hiddens is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hiddens lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hiddens prevents Dos Santos from escaping the position.
Dos Santos parries the strikes from Hiddens easily there. Hiddens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dos Santos to escape.
Hiddens scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dos Santos is letting Hiddens control him for a moment.
Hiddens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dos Santos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hiddens.
Check out the look on Hiddens's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#Dos Santos is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on FullOf Hiddens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hiddens lands with a big left! Dos Santos is wobbled badly! Hiddens comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Dos Santos to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). FullOf Hiddens!

Event: LOM MW Semi Finals
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Hiddens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahomes has time to react.
Hiddens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Hiddens.
Mahomes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiddens tests Mahomes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
Mahomes scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like FullOf Hiddens has been cut.
Hiddens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahomes.
Hiddens moves in looking to clinch but Mahomes pushes him off.
Mahomes wants to counter the offense by Hiddens and move into the clinch position.
Hiddens staying out of range there.
Hiddens doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahomes circles away.
Hiddens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiddens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Hiddens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hiddens has a couple of punches blocked by Mahomes.
Hiddens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Hiddens struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahomes controls his hands.
Hiddens scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Mahomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Mahomes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiddens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahomes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiddens finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahomes's head.
Mahomes scores with a body shot.
Hiddens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiddens throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Hiddens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahomes looks to throw the jab but Hiddens is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mahomes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Hiddens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiddens misses with a left hand
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiddens, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiddens misses the target.
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!
Hiddens cracks Mahomes with a good jab.
Hiddens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hiddens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiddens thuds a left hand into Mahomes's body.
Hiddens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahomes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hiddens avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiddens swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hiddens moves into the clinch.
Hiddens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hiddens working aggressively here.
Hiddens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Hiddens lands a right hand.
Hiddens lands a body punch.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Mahomes as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Hiddens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hiddens misses its target.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Mahomes connects with a single shot there.
Hiddens swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Mahomes counters with a nice right hand that sends Hiddens toppling to the canvas! Hiddens scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahomes finish him?!#ROC2#Hiddens is rocked!
Hiddens wants to clinch
and Mahomes counters with a huge left! Hiddens is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mahomes isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hiddens from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mahomes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Mahomes!

Event: Madness Fright Night 3
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Hiddens looks to throw the jab but Nut Shot is out of range.
Nut Shot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hiddens with a body shot.
Nut Shot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiddens as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Hiddens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nut Shot fails with the takedown
and Hiddens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Nut Shot moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Nut Shot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiddens looks to land a right hand but Nut Shot moved out of range.
A nice side step and Nut Shot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nut Shot throws a body punch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nut Shot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nut Shot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hiddens works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Hiddens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nut Shot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nut Shot trying to control but Hiddens is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite MMA Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Nut Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiddens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nut Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Hiddens's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hiddens has his foot on Nut Shot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nut Shot works his way back into a safe position though.
Nut Shot looking to pass the guard.
Nut Shot is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiddens has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hiddens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nut Shot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nut Shot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hiddens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nut Shot scores with a takedown into Hiddens's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hiddens holds on and takes a little breather.
Nut Shot slips nicely into half guard.
Hiddens is refusing to be controlled, as Nut Shot sits in half guard.
Hiddens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Hiddens controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nut Shot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiddens defending well though.
Nut Shot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hiddens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is trying for a kimura here. Hiddens looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nut Shot wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Nut Shot!
Our winner, Maximus Nut Shot, 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: Madness Insanity Vol 6
Date: Feb 24, 2021

#R1#
Hiddens fails with the takedown.
Hiddens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Jeaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeaux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiddens moves in looking to clinch but Jeaux pushes him off.
Jeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Jeaux ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiddens.
Jeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Jeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
Hiddens throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Hiddens scores with a nice head shot.
Hiddens tries to clinch but Jeaux moves out of range. #T1#
Hiddens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeaux throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Hiddens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiddens missing with a left hand there. Jeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Jeaux connects with a body shot.
Hiddens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiddens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiddens throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeaux.
Jeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hiddens duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jeaux gets caught napping as Hiddens dives in and scores a takedown. Jeaux manages to retain guard.
Hiddens controlling from the top position. #T2#
Jeaux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeaux tries to get out of the position.
Hiddens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hiddens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Hiddens is looking to work some ground and pound but Jeaux has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hiddens advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeaux seems a little lost for a moment, as Hiddens dominates the positioning.
Hiddens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hiddens tries for a kimura but Jeaux is defending well.
Hiddens 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 Jeaux's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jeaux is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hiddens, as that shot connected.
Jeaux staying out of range there.
Jeaux avoids the body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeaux.
Hiddens loads up on a big right hand but Jeaux slips the punch.
August Jeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeaux.
Hiddens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeaux missing with a left hand there. Hiddens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeaux lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
That's time! Jeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Hiddens throws a jab when Jeaux was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiddens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jeaux at a distance.
Jeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Jeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiddens.
Jeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiddens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Jeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hiddens needs to keep his hands up - Jeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Jeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiddens lands a body shot.
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!
Hiddens slips a straight right by Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Jeaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.#T1#
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeaux.
Good exchange - Jeaux coming out on top.
Hiddens swings for the body but Jeaux moves out of range.
Jeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Hiddens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hiddens scores with a jab. Jeaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens misses with a takedown attempt - Jeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiddens throws a combination that misses
and Jeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiddens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hiddens counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeaux blocks a jab.#T2#
A combination from Hiddens does no damage.
A jab lands there for Hiddens.
Jeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiddens.
Jeaux swings for the body but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens walks into a stiff left hand from Jeaux.
Hiddens throws a looping overhand right but Jeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiddens misses with a right hand
and Jeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiddens misses with a looping right.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeaux moves away.
Jeaux misses with a straight right.
Hiddens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeaux.
Hiddens cracks Jeaux with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Jeaux.
Jeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeaux throws a hook but Hiddens avoids it easily.#T3#
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiddens misses the jab.
It looked like Jeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
A little feinted left hand from Jeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux looks to land a right hand but Hiddens moved out of range.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeaux cracks Hiddens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeaux manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiddens tries to clinch but Jeaux is having none of it.
Jeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Jab from Hiddens.
Jeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Jeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hiddens.
Jeaux lands with a right hand.
Jeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiddens throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeaux dips to his left and cracks Hiddens with an uppercut!
Hiddens throws a nice looking combination but Jeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jeaux stuns Hiddens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jeaux.
Jeaux misses with a looping left.
Hiddens throws out a counter right but Jeaux avoids it with no problem.
Hiddens lands with a right hand.
Hiddens moves to clinch but Jeaux breaks away
enabling Jeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiddens misses with a body shot.
Jeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiddens misses the shot to the body.
Jeaux throws out a loose jab but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hiddens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeaux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeaux moves away from the strike by Hiddens.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hiddens duly obliges.
Jeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hiddens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hiddens throws a lazy right hand but Jeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hiddens lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiddens is looking to clinch.
Jeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeaux throws the left hand but Hiddens avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Jeaux lands with a good body shot.
Jeaux needs to keep his hands up - Hiddens had a free shot at his head there.
Hiddens cracks Jeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hiddens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Jeaux misses. #T1#
Hiddens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches.
Jeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeaux tries to throw a body punch but Hiddens avoids it by throwing Jeaux back against the cage.
Hiddens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeaux misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hiddens manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hiddens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiddens scores with a leg kick.
Hiddens just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Jeaux slips under a jab.
Hiddens throws a series of punches but Jeaux avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jeaux tries to move into range but Hiddens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jeaux throws a shot from downtown. Hiddens moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeaux moves away.
Jeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hiddens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hiddens slips a straight right by Jeaux.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeaux.
Hiddens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hiddens throws a body punch but Jeaux moves out of range.
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens throws a looping overhand right but Jeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jeaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeaux ducks under a wild hook from Hiddens.
Jeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hiddens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeaux.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeaux gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Jeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens moves away from the strike by Jeaux.
Jeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jeaux lunges at Hiddens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiddens's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hiddens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut.
Jeaux throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
August Jeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jeaux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiddens's hands.
Jeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Jeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeaux.
Jeaux is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Hiddens takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeaux throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Jeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiddens.
Jeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Hiddens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiddens uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jeaux.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hiddens 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
August Jeaux was interviewed post fight and said 'I think, Pops from Friday said it best. “You win some, you lose some..but you LIVE to fight another day. I’ll keep fighting! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiddens sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Hiddens takes one on the button.
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Hiddens rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiddens swivels and escapes.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Brown checks a low kick from Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a looping right.
Hiddens tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryant Brown. 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.
Hiddens misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hiddens! But no joy.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Hiddens tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hiddens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hiddens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiddens tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiddens scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Hiddens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiddens throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Hiddens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Hiddens scores with a punch to the head.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiddens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hiddens thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#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!
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Hiddens.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Hiddens is quick to defend against it.
Hiddens throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens misses with an uppercut
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Hiddens misses the jab.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Hiddens's ribs.
Hiddens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hiddens wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiddens jabs at Brown's body.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiddens.
Hiddens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hiddens misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiddens looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well. #T3#
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Hiddens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiddens looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range. #CL2#
Hiddens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Hiddens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown blocks a body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown prevents a body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Hiddens tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Hiddens back against the cage.
Hiddens slowing the pace effectively.
Brown blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Hiddens breaks the clinch. #T4#
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiddens throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown slips under a jab.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Hiddens blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick but Hiddens moves out of range.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hiddens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiddens can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Hiddens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hiddens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiddens just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown has Hiddens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hiddens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown tries to bum rush Hiddens with a series of wild strikes but Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiddens misses with a wild body shot.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hiddens duly obliges.
Hiddens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown moves away from the strike by Hiddens. #CL2#
Hiddens has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiddens lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hiddens swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown jumps guard but Hiddens stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hiddens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Brown prevents a body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hiddens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiddens lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiddens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hiddens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hiddens prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Hiddens tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Hiddens back against the cage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Hiddens tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown working aggressively here.
Hiddens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hiddens misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hiddens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hiddens.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiddens.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiddens.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with some punches.
Hiddens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiddens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown prevents a body shot from Hiddens.
Hiddens has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiddens just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryant Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiddens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiddens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiddens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Hiddens has him pressed against the cage.
Hiddens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow. #T3#
Hiddens tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Hiddens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hiddens lands with a light punch inside.
Hiddens swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Hiddens stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown prevents a body shot from Hiddens.
Brown fails to pull guard. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hiddens looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Hiddens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Hiddens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Hiddens.
Brown defending well as Hiddens loads up on a big left hand.
Brown throws a series of punches but Hiddens avoids them all with ease.
Hiddens's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiddens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brown avoids the body shot from Hiddens. #TD2#
Hiddens shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brown is looking to stand back up but Hiddens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Hiddens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

FullOf Hiddens 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#
Hiddens misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Hiddens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Hiddens. Those never looked like landing.
Hiddens throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Hiddens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hiddens throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. #CL2#
Hiddens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiddens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Hiddens shows good takedown defense.
Bryant Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiddens misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Hiddens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiddens misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Brown tries to break the clinch but Hiddens is controlling the position.
Brown blocking some punches.
Hiddens tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Hiddens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hiddens walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryant Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiddens lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiddens swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hiddens manages to circle out of the way.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiddens missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiddens lands a body shot.
Hiddens looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Hiddens as Brown shoots in.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiddens.
Hiddens misses with a wild combination.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hiddens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiddens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hiddens checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiddens misses with a straight left.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hiddens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Hiddens has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Hiddens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Hiddens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiddens prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Hiddens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown looking to stall. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hiddens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Hiddens has managed to clinch. #T4#
Brown tries to pull guard but Hiddens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hiddens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiddens gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hiddens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bryant Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiddens avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!

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