Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Trejo misses with a straight right.
Halli avoids the body shot from Trejo.
Trejo misses the jab.
Trejo misses the jab.
Halli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trejo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Trejo missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trejo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Halli counters with a single leg into guard. Trejo didn't expect that.

Trejo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trejo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Halli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Halli looks to land a strike but Trejo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Trejo is retaining full guard.
Halli trying to move into half guard but instead Trejo has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trejo is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Trejo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Halli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trejo.
Trejo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danny Trejo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trejo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trejo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Halli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trejo won't be happy with that.

Trejo throws Halli to one side and escapes!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Halli.
Trejo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Halli walks into a straight right hand from Trejo.
A leg kick checked by Halli.
Halli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Halli feints and as Trejo raises his hands in defense, Halli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Halli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trejo keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trejo is keeping the position for now.
Halli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trejo's head.#T3#
Trejo keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli controlling from the top position.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Trejo is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trejo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halli is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trejo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Halli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trejo won't be happy with that.
Halli looking to control but instead Trejo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Halli is looking to stall here but Trejo recovers full guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet but Halli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Trejo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Trejo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Halli counters with a takedown into side control.
Trejo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trejo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halli's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Halli controlling the pace.
Trejo is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well. #SUB#
Halli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trejo sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli stops Trejo from getting back to his feet.
Halli is pressing down on Trejo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trejo is holding on for now. #T1#
Halli throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trejo to regain full guard. #ES2#
Trejo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Halli presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Trejo scores with a shoulder strike.
Trejo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trejo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trejo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halli tries to score a body lock takedown but Trejo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trejo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow.
Halli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trejo after a bit of a struggle.
Trejo stops a takedown attempt from Halli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trejo prevents it.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halli tries for a takedown but Trejo manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Halli tries to pull guard but Trejo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halli blocking some punches.
Halli prevents a body shot from Trejo.
Trejo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trejo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trejo.
Nice body punch from Trejo.
Trejo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trejo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trejo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Trejo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trejo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Trejo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Trejo on the inside.
Trejo tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Trejo. #T3#
Halli is looking for a takedown.
Trejo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli tries to pull guard but Trejo holds him up against the cage and eventually Halli drops back down to his feet.
Trejo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trejo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trejo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow.
Trejo prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Trejo - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Trejo. #TD#
Halli successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Trejo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Trejo scores with a shot to the body.
Trejo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Danny Trejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A left lands for Trejo.
Trejo scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trejo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halli. That did some damage!
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trejo as he jumps to the side.
Trejo lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Trejo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halli doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Halli is rocked!
Trejo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Halli! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Danny Trejo!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Trejo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Meight connects with a nice looking jab.
Halli shoots in but Meight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meight scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Meight tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Meight - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Meight.
Meight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli. #T1#
Meight swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meight backwards.
Meight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meight tries a body shot but Halli blocks it.
Halli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uwot Meight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Meight cracks Halli with a nice body shot.
Meight prevents the takedown attempt.
Halli wants to take the fight to the mat but Meight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Meight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Meight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meight misses with a body punch.
Meight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meight throws a head punch that misses.
Meight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Still in the clinch, Meight scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meight gets through Halli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Halli fails to land.
Meight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meight is defending well.
Meight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Halli looks winded!
A short right from Meight on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Meight.
Meight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meight stops a takedown attempt from Halli.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meight gets through Halli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halli is working for takedown but Meight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallis head.
I was talking to Meight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Halli is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meight can't fight it off and eventually Halli manages to take the fight to the floor. Meight looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Halli being controlled here momentarily.
Halli trying to control but Meight is working from the bottom.
Meight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Meight content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meight won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Halli has an active guard here but Meight has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Meight is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Meight throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli shoots in but Meight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Halli has closed the distance and engaged Meight in a clinch.
Meight lands with a light punch inside.
Meight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli looking for a takedown.
Meight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meight lands a nice shot to the body.
Halli is breathing heavily.
Meight throws a head punch that misses.
Halli is trying to drag Meight to the mat but Meight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uwot Meight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
A right hook to the body lands for Meight. #T1#
Halli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meight scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head.
Halli blocks an uppercut.
Meight lands an uppercut.
Meight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meight scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head.
Halli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meight lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Meight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uwot Meight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meight.
A short right from Meight on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Meight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Meight on the inside.
Meight tries a body shot but Halli blocks it. #T2#
Meight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meight is working Halli over against the cage.
Meight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halli.
Meight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Halli moves forwards but Meight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meight is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Meight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Halli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meight lands a right hook to the body.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meight as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Meight misses the target.
Halli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halli dives in for a single leg takedown but Meight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Meight throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halli can do to turn this around?
Meight bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
Meight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halli has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Meight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uwot Meight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Meight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halli.
Meight is looking to counter punch.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Meight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halli walks into a left hand. #KD#
Meight sends Halli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Meight is motioning to the referee to let Halli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Halli is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt
and Meight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halli thinking.
Halli is still on wobbly legs! Can Meight finish him?
Halli drops his hands momentarily. Meight doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Halli staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Halli doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwot Meight!

Event: DC 125: Queiroz v Nagasaki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Clarkson feints and as Halli raises his hands in defense, Clarkson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Clarkson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Halli has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Clarkson is looking to defend but Halli has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Clarkson! Halli pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Clarkson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simo Halli!
A very excited looking Simo Halli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Halli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maenpaa 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.
Halli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maenpaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Halli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maenpaa is defending well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halli has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juha Maenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Maenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Halli tries for a takedown but Maenpaa manages to get underhooks.
Halli can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards. #BC#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!#CL#
Maenpaa clinches. #T1#
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli is trying to drag Maenpaa to the mat but Maenpaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halli takes a shot to the head.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maenpaa after a bit of a struggle.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Halli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halli jumps guard but Maenpaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Maenpaa on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa gets through Halli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Halli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Maenpaa on the inside. #TD2#
Halli gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maenpaa regains guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Maenpaa keeps moving.
Maenpaa managing to control the position. #T3#
Maenpaa'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.
Maenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Halli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maenpaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maenpaa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli controlling the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maenpaa tries to stand but Halli is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maenpaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maenpaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maenpaa wanted to stand there but Halli had control of the position.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Maenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halli doesn't seem phased though.
Maenpaa jabs Halli right on the nose. Halli blinks but takes it well.
Halli tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand. #CL#
Maenpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halli, pushing him back against the cage.
Halli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maenpaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Halli is trying to stall.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Juha Maenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halli is breathing heavily.
Maenpaa is working Halli over against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Maenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juha Maenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Maenpaa lands a nice hook to Halli's body. Halli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halli at a distance.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa with a hook.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maenpaa swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maenpaa, as that shot connected. #T2#
Maenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Juha Maenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli walks into a jab.
Maenpaa lands with a hook. Halli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Halli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Maenpaa moves into range and clinches up with Halli.
Halli tries to pull guard but Maenpaa won't allow it.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Maenpaa cracks Halli with a nice body shot.
Maenpaa digs a right hand underneath Halli's ribcage. Halli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Halli prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa works on Halli's body with a couple of short punches.
Maenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maenpaa.#ROC#Halli is rocked!
Maenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli is still on wobbly legs! Can Maenpaa finish him?
Maenpaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa throws a big uppercut that drops Halli! More strikes from Maenpaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Halli lies dazed against the cage as Maenpaa celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!

Event: DC 113: Bong Sik v Beliveau
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Yan Spentliche misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Halli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Halli.
Halli passes Yan Spentliche's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yan Spentliche is looking to escape.#SUB#
Halli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yan Spentliche is just riding it out for now. Halli eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.#SUB#
Halli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yan Spentliche is just riding it out for now. Halli eventually gives up the hold.
Yan Spentliche pushes Halli off looking to stand but Halli dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yan Spentliche pushes Halli off but Halli dives into side control.
Yan Spentliche is trying to buck Halli off.
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halli wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yan Spentliche will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halli scoring with punches and elbows.
Yan Spentliche really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yan Spentliche wants to get back to his feet but Halli drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2##SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yan Spentliche is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yan Spentliche is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Halli has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yan Spentliche, who protects the arm well.
Halli prevents Yan Spentliche from escaping the position.
Yan Spentliche is not content to let Halli control the position. #SUB#
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Yan Spentliche is defending well. #T3#
Halli prevents Yan Spentliche from escaping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yan Spentliche can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
Yan Spentliche tries to escape but Halli is in control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yan Spentliche takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yan Spentliche pushes Halli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Halli wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
Halli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yan Spentliche, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yan Spentliche is pushing Halli's head away, looking to escape. Halli manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Halli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yan Spentliche misses with a head kick. #TD#
Halli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yan Spentliche looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halli wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
Halli scoring with punches from side control.
Halli cracks Yan Spentliche with a big right hand but Yan Spentliche just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Halli trying to control the position but Yan Spentliche is working away.
Yan Spentliche tries to escape but Halli is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yan Spentliche will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yan Spentliche is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yan Spentliche trying to remain calm as Halli controls from the top position.#T1#
Yan Spentliche wants to get back to his feet but Halli drags him back down.
Halli trying to control the position but Yan Spentliche is working away.
Yan Spentliche is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Halli is controlling him well.
Yan Spentliche is letting Halli control him for a moment.
Yan Spentliche is not content to let Halli control the position.
Yan Spentliche is pushing Halli's head away, looking to escape. Halli manages to hold on to the position though.
Halli taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That kick from Yan Spentliche tenderised Halli's leg. Halli is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halli tries for a takedown but Yan Spentliche sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yan Spentliche swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halli shoots in and drives through. Yan Spentliche sprawls well.#CL#
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
Halli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yan Spentliche can do to turn this around?
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
Halli blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yan Spentliche gets underhooks to prevent Halli's takedown attempt.
Halli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yan Spentliche gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yan Spentliche after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Halli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yan Spentliche smiles and moves away. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli. #TD#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Yan Spentliche's guard.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan Spentliche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES2#
Yan Spentliche uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Yan Spentliche smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horghain Yan Spentliche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halli gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Halli drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yan Spentliche keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Yan Spentliche is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Halli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yan Spentliche wants to get back to his feet but Halli passes into half guard.
Yan Spentliche is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli uses his free foot to push down on Yan Spentliche's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T1#
Yan Spentliche is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yan Spentliche squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Halli wants to control but Yan Spentliche has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Yan Spentliche pushes Halli off looking to stand but Halli dives back in and keeps control.
Yan Spentliche scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Halli manages to mount him!
Yan Spentliche wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
Halli moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Halli is working for a rear naked choke. Yan Spentliche is not defending it well and Halli has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Yan Spentliche refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Yan Spentliche's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simo Halli!
An out of breath Simo Halli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 77 Mfer vs Maeda
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Halli takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Halli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Fiore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halli is in De Fiore's guard.
Halli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halli trying to control but De Fiore is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Fiore holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fiore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Halli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Fiore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Fiore has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
De Fiore is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Halli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Fiore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
De Fiore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Fiore has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Halli has his foot on De Fiore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Fiore works his way back into a safe position though.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but De Fiore is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Halli has his foot on De Fiore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Fiore works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Fiore postures up. #SUB#
Halli has an active guard here but De Fiore has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Fiore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but De Fiore pushes his legs off easily.
De Fiore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Fiore defends it easily.#SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but De Fiore defends easily. #SUB#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - De Fiore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Simo Halli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
De Fiore tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Fiore tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli blocks a head kick by De Fiore.
De Fiore lands with a shot to the body.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - De Fiore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Fiore with a jab.
De Fiore throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Fiore lands a head kick. Halli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Fiore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Fiore's waist but De Fiore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halli off to one side.
Halli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Fiore but De Fiore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli shoots in but De Fiore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Fiore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fiore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Fiore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Fiore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Fiore.
An inside leg kick lands from De Fiore. #T1#
De Fiore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halli under the eye.
Halli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Fiore is fending him off so far but Halli persists. Nope, De Fiore circles away and we're back to standing.
De Fiore scores with a hook.
Halli tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Fiore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halli somewhat.
De Fiore only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
De Fiore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Halli 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.
Halli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Fiore keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully. #T2#
Halli is really struggling to control De Fiore but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Fiore is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halli dives in and grabs De Fiore's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Fiore pushes down on Halli's head and hops out.
Halli 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.
De Fiore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
De Fiore throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by De Fiore.
Attilio De Fiore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Fiore lands a slapping body shot.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Fiore as he jumps to the side.
De Fiore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halli looks for a takedown but De Fiore sprawls well.
De Fiore throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Halli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Fiore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halli.
Halli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halli shoots in for a double leg but De Fiore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fiore.
Halli throws a counter high kick but De Fiore was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Fiore leaves Halli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Halli goes for a double leg but De Fiore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Fiore continues to drive forward.#BC2#
De Fiore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from De Fiore, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fiore scores with a hook to the body. Halli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown but De Fiore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fiore clobbers Halli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fiore.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Fiore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halli moves away.
De Fiore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halli.
Nice sprawl there from De Fiore as Halli shoots in.
De Fiore with a nice cross.
Halli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Attilio De Fiore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Halli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fiore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Fiore is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Halli tries to keep at a distance but De Fiore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halli effectively controlling the action here.
De Fiore tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing De Fiore back against the cage.
Halli lands a body shot.
De Fiore swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halli'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.
De Fiore tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fiore lands a body shot.
De Fiore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Fiore tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing De Fiore back against the cage. #T1#
De Fiore stalling in the clinch.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Halli manages to break the clinch.
Halli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Fiore but De Fiore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Fiore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Fiore clobbers Halli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Fiore is looking to slow Halli down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from De Fiore. No joy for Halli on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from De Fiore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halli closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Fiore circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Fiore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halli's sensitive parts.
De Fiore lands a right hook to the body.
Halli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Fiore.#CL2#
De Fiore closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
De Fiore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli walks into a stiff left hand from De Fiore.
A shot to the liver by De Fiore. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
De Fiore with a hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Fiore enables Halli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Fiore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Halli stays in close to De Fiore's body and controls the position.
Halli wants to control from the top but De Fiore keeps moving.
De Fiore 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#
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Fiore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Fiore's back!#T3##SUB#
Halli is looking for the choke from the back position but De Fiore is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Halli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Fiore is defending well though. Halli let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a choke. De Fiore gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. De Fiore manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
De Fiore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but De Fiore pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Fiore controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Halli working for a triangle but De Fiore defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Attilio De Fiore waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DC 68 Licht vs Babel
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Davis rushes Halli and presses him up against the cage.
Halli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halli tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis working aggressively here. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch. #TD#
Halli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halli is in Davis's guard.
Davis trying to control the position here.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Halli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Davis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halli has Davis in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Davis passes into half guard. #T1#
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it. #SUB#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back.
Halli moves into full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davis is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis prevents Halli from improving his position.
Halli trying to get back to full guard but Davis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Davis avoids the attempt from Halli to control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davis controlling the pace for now.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halli can't escape the position.
Halli tries to lock up and control but Davis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halli is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halli.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Halli trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli prevents Davis from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Halli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halli.
Well, if Halli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
Halli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
You get the feeling that Davis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Halli wants to control the pace but Davis is squirming around nicely. #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.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Davis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Halli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Davis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Simo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Simo Halli 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Halli feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Halli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Halli passes into half guard.
Halli is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
Halli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Halli is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Davis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Davis! #SUB#
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard. #REVR#
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is trying to keep Halli in close. #SUB#
Halli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Davis dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Davis controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Halli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Davis doesn't defend quickly enough and Halli has managed to lock this one up! Can Davis escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Halli on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simo Halli!
Simo Halli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown but Anand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anand can pounce on him. #CL2#
Anand has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anand.
Anand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anand lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anand misses with a punch to the body.
Anand letting Halli take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anand is looking to clinch. #TD#
Halli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anand is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #T1#
Anand gets back to half guard.
Anand tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Anand is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anand is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Anand is retaining full guard.
Anand 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#
Halli gets full guard.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anand looking to control.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anand pulls Halli in to control the position.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Anand is pulling down on Halli's head. It's preventing any offense from Halli, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Halli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anand looking for a sweep. Not yet Anand, not yet.
Anand is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand is controlling Halli's posture.
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 Simo Halli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Anand looks to land a body kick but Halli moved away.#CL2#
Anand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halli is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
A hook to the body from Anand.
Anand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand misses with a body punch.
Halli misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Anand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - Anand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Halli feints and as Anand raises his hands in defense, Halli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Halli postures up.
Anand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Halli working for a triangle but Anand defends it easily.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anand is one step ahead there. #T2#
Halli trying to control the position.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anand trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Anand advances position into side control!
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Anand working away.
Halli tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Halli wants to control but Anand is having none of it.
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
Halli tries to hold on but Anand pushes him away. #T4#
Halli manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Halli wants to control but Anand is keeping busy.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aniruddha Anand 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#
Anand lunges at Halli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halli's hand.
Crunch! Anand slams his shin into Halli's torso.#TD#
Halli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Anand struggling a bit here.
Halli trying to control the position but Anand is working away. #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anand can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Halli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anand knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anand tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Anand sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Halli wants to control but Anand is keeping him busy. #T3#
Anand trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up. #SUB#
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Halli not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Halli drives through with a takedown into Anand's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Halli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anand for as long as he can get away with.
Anand trying to control the position.
Anand being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: DC 50: Half Century Special!
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Halli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boo tries to kick Halli off in order to stand up. Halli Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Boo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boo regains half guard.#SUB#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli stalling. #T1#
Halli is keen to just control but Boo is a slippery customer.
Halli stalling away here and it's allowed Boo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boo trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Halli controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Boo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Boo is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halli off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boo struggling to land strikes to the head as Halli covers up.
Boo is hanging on to Halli's back as he tries to escape.
Boo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Boo missing with punches from the back.
Halli trying to control the hands but Boo breaks the grip.
Halli tries to escape the position.
Boo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Halli breaks Boo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli is trying to control. Boo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Simo Halli 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#
Boo stuffs the takedown.
As Halli backs off Boo throws a huge counter combo but Halli manages to avoid it all.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Boo clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Halli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halli fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Boo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halli, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is stalling here. #BC#
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo throws a nice looking combination but Halli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halli shoots in but Boo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boo throws a counter combo.#T1#
Halli tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
and Boo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
and Boo counters with a three punch combo that has Halli backing up. Halli nods at Boo to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Boo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halli sprawls well initially but Boo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli gets back to full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Boo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Halli working for a triangle but Boo defends it easily. #SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Boo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halli's guard.#SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo defends it easily.
Boo wants to stand and escape but instead Halli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Halli passes Boo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boo is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Boo is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halli trying to control but Boo is working from the bottom.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Boo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Boo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Boo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halli has a takedown stuffed.
Boo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boo leaves Halli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boo sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boo tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is controlling the pace. #T1#
Halli trying to control the action but Boo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boo sees it coming and defends easily.
Boo trying to control but Halli postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Boo is defending against the submission attempts here by Halli.
Boo trying to control here.
Halli is pressing down on Boo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boo is holding on for now.
Simo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boo is not content to let Halli control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halli. #T3#
Halli slows the pace down.
Boo tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boo is not content to let Halli control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boo is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halli 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Halli!
After winning the bout, Simo Halli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Halli tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head.
Halli tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Halli.
Halli misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Halli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Halli is now in Davis's guard.
Davis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Halli manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Halli slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.#SUB#
Halli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Halli eventually gives up the hold.
Halli is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Halli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davis is just riding it out for now. Halli eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Davis defends it. #SUB#
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli is just content to waste time from the top position. Davis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Halli trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Halli is looking to advance position but Davis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Halli manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Halli has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Davis escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Davis!#T4#
Halli is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Davis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Davis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Davis darts in and clinches Halli up against the cage.
Davis effectively controlling the action here.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis tries a body shot but Halli blocks it. #BC2#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Halli dives in and scores a takedown into Davis's guard.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.#SUB#
Halli drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Halli off! Halli jumps back into Davis's guard. #SUB#
Halli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Davis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Davis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Davis! #REVB##T1#
Halli is trying to improve his position.
Halli manages to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Simo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davis is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Halli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davis is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halli wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Davis is now in half guard. #SUB#
Davis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Halli.
Halli is looking for a sweep.
Halli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli trying to control but Davis postures up.
Halli is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Halli gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Halli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halli's efforts to push away.#BC#
Halli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halli shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halli is defended easily by Davis.
Halli shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Davis leaves Halli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halli fails to land the takedown.
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Davis is looking to clinch.
Halli feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis is looking to clinch.
Halli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Halli shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Halli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Davis darts in and clinches Halli up against the cage.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halli or not.
Halli prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow. #T3##BC2#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halli dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Halli's head and hops out.
Davis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Halli is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Davis pushes Halli up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis slowing the pace effectively.
Halli looking to slow down the pace here.
Davis lands a body punch.
Danny Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halli is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli leaning against his opponent.
Halli just leaning against Davis, taking a breather.
Halli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Halli controlling the action here for a moment.
Halli wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Halli looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davis 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Davis!
Danny Davis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##TD#
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erenberg moves into full guard.
Erenberg wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Halli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Erenberg is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg is looking to sweep but instead, Halli has passed into half guard.
Erenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Halli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Erenberg moves into full guard.
Halli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erenberg is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #SUB#
Halli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erenberg throwing strikes from guard but Halli blocks nicely.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halli 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.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom. #T3#
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erenberg looking to control.
Erenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Erenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halli's head.
We've been informed that Erenberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Erenberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Erenberg cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erenberg moves into full mount! Halli won't be happy about that!
Halli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halli is trying to escape the mount.
Erenberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Erenberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halli hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erenberg wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
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!
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terence Erenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Halli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Erenberg's guard.
Halli trying to control but Erenberg is working from the bottom.
Erenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halli's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Terence Erenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erenberg wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Erenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli keeping full guard, as Erenberg tries to pass.
Erenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Erenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Erenberg scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erenberg is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Erenberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Erenberg lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Erenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Halli is trying to control but can't.
Halli desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Erenberg is working away from the top position though.
Erenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Halli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard. #SUB2#
Erenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halli defends it well. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Erenberg connects with a nice short shot to Halli's temple. #SUB2#
Erenberg is working for a kimura but Halli is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Halli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erenberg pulls his head out easily.
Halli wants to control but Erenberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB#
Halli looking for a kimura from the bottom but Erenberg passes into side control!
Halli prevents Erenberg from improving position.
Erenberg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Erenberg trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Erenberg taking a break here but Halli is having none of it and regains half guard.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Halli actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Halli looking for subs from the bottom but Erenberg mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terence Erenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Erenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halli. #TD2#
Erenberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halli won't allow Erenberg to pass to mount.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Erenberg works his way into full mount!
Halli tries to hold on but Erenberg pushes him away.
Erenberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erenberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Halli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erenberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Erenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erenberg looking to control.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Erenberg is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Erenberg wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Erenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erenberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erenberg keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Erenberg 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##T3#
Erenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Erenberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halli is concentrating on defense, preventing Erenberg from advancing position.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Terence Erenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erenberg is nestled in close to Halli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halli taking some punishment here, with Erenberg in his half guard.
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. Erenberg connects with a nice short shot to Halli's temple.
Erenberg wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Erenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Erenberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Erenberg's attempts to control the action.
Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Erenberg dominating with strikes here.
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erenberg lands a big shot there that rocks Halli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erenberg scoring with strikes but Halli is staying in there.
Erenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erenberg with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Halli is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Terence Erenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Erenberg 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terence Erenberg!
A relieved looking Terence Erenberg 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: DC 25: Field Trip!
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Pauschi gets caught flat footed, as Halli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pauschi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Halli stays in close to Pauschi's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom.
Pauschi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Halli is stalling in the full guard.
Halli trying to control but Pauschi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Halli gets a takedown into half guard.
Pauschi is looking to improve his position.
Pauschi trying to control from the bottom.
Halli passes to full mount! #SUB#
Halli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Pauschi is just holding on here. Halli manages to take his back. #SUB#
Pauschi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Halli gets his way! #SUB#
Halli looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Pauschi taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simo Halli!
After winning the bout, Simo Halli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Halli gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusnemirpow is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Kusnemirpow is not content to let Halli control the position. #SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kusnemirpow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kusnemirpow 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.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kusnemirpow, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura but Kusnemirpow is defending well.
Kusnemirpow is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kusnemirpow, who protects the arm well.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kusnemirpow is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halli trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away. #T2##SUB#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Halli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kusnemirpow sees it coming and defends easily.
Kusnemirpow wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Halli in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kusnemirpow tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Halli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Halli!
A relieved looking Simo Halli 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: DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1##TD#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Kendrick's 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.
Halli trying to control but Kendrick is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kendrick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Halli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kendrick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kendrick has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Halli keeping moving, preventing Kendrick from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kendrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Halli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kendrick escapes and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halli trying to control but Kendrick flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Kendrick has managed to slip his arm under Halli's chin. This could be all over... yep, Halli is tapping out! Submission win for Kendrick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jalen Kendrick!
In his post fight interview, Jalen Kendrick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LAFC 52
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Halli shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Khan 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halli has time to react.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Halli is just out of range.
Halli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khan cracks Halli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halli.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bora Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Halli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khan defends well and Halli ends up having to push Khan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Halli tries to tie him up.
A short right from Khan. #BC2#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan punishes Halli's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Halli with that takedown attempt.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Halli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Halli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khan scores with a jab. Halli acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Halli takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Khan scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.#TD#
Halli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khan did well to prevent Halli getting side control.
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khan wants to stand up but Halli is controlling him.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard. #REVB#
Khan forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Khan is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan postures up.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Halli fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Halli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Khan keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khan sneaks back into half guard.
Khan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halli prevents Khan from improving his position.
Halli is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halli won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Halli wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Halli trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Halli tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Halli has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Halli fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halli doesn't seem phased though.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halli at a distance.
Halli looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Halli has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Khan scores with a hook.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Halli is rocked!
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Halli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters with a crisp right that sends Halli to the canvas! Khan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bora Khan!
Bora Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC New York
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Halli shoots for a takedown but Quark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli shoots in for a double leg but Quark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quark defends it well. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quark defends it well.
Quark works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halli defends well.
Quark 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#
Halli manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Quark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Quark defends it easily.
Quark scoring with some ground and pound.
Quark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quark working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully. #T2#
Quark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quark postures up and lands a big shot to Halli's brow.
Quark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Halli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quark stands up over Halli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quark cracks Halli with a solid left hand.
Quark landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Quark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halli's head.
Halli trying to keep a closed guard but Quark is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Quark defends easily.
Quark works over Halli with some ground and pound from guard.
Quark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quark lands a couple of elbows.
Quark scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Quark working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Quark is working Halli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halli is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Quark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Halli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quark is working Halli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quark postures up and lands a big shot to Halli's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Quark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quark lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barkeep Quark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Halli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quark regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Quark is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Quark is looking for a triangle but Halli pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Quark has his foot on Halli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halli works his way back into a safe position though.
Halli trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quark working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily. #T1#
Halli wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Quark looking for a sweep. Not yet Quark, not yet. #SUB2#
Quark working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily. #SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halli passes Quark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Quark is trying to escape the mount.
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quark gets back to half guard.
Quark wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well. #SUB#
Halli has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Quark defend it? Halli steps over the head and cranks it - Quark is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Halli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Halli!
Simo Halli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC Hilo
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cider wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cider is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cider defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli'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.
Halli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cider.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cider keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Cider wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Halli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cider's half guard.
Halli slows the pace down in half guard.
Halli working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cider's thigh. Cider counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cider really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.
Cider has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Cider misses.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Halli moves away and avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli has his takedown stuffed
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Cider counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Halli ducks down to avoid it.
Halli tries for a takedown but Cider circles away easily
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cider counters with a crisp right that sends Halli to the canvas! Cider follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
During a confident post fight interview, Deepen Cider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Mansour dips to his left and cracks Halli with an uppercut!
Mansour scores with a push kick.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Mansour cracks Halli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mansour throws a front kick that sends Halli stumbling back into the cage.
Halli fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Mansour counters with a nice uppercut.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Mansour counters with a big left hand that crumples Halli! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour is the new middleweight champion!
Seth Mansour decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Halli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Halli is working for a kimura but Limbtwister is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbtwister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Limbtwister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limbtwister wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Halli is working for a kimura but Limbtwister is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Limbtwister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Halli is looking to advance position but Limbtwister won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Halli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Limbtwister holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Limbtwister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halli sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Limbtwister wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli controlling the action here.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbtwister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Limbtwister looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Limbtwister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halli defends it easily.
Halli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Limbtwister'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Limbtwister working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Halli has passed into half guard!
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Halli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Halli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Limbtwister's half guard.
Limbtwister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halli is working away from the top position though.
Halli wants to control but Limbtwister is keeping him busy.
Limbtwister trying to control from the bottom.
Limbtwister is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Halli 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. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Limbtwister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halli in particular looking to stall.
Limbtwister makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Limbtwister.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Halli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Limbtwister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Limbtwister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Limbtwister working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
Limbtwister keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Limbtwister can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Limbtwister actively working from the bottom here.
Halli prevents Limbtwister from improving his position.
Simo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Halli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Limbtwister is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Halli has latched onto it... Big trouble! Halli pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Limbtwister is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Halli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simo Halli!
Simo Halli is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Simo Halli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lazerus Limbtwister was interviewed post fight and said 'Pretty sure he jammed his finger in my butthole, what a cheater!!!'.

Event: LAFC 34
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Halli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kivi!
Halli wants to control but Kivi is keeping him busy.
Kivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kivi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli 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.#SUB#
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Kivi is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halli trying to control the action but Kivi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halli staying calm.
Kivi is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kivi is trying to escape the position but Halli is controlling the position.
Kivi is not content to let Halli control the position. #SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kivi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Kivi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Halli! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kivi has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simo Halli!
A victorious Simo Halli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC 29
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Halli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Altamiro as he jumps to the side.
Halli dives in for a single leg takedown but Altamiro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Halli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Altamiro wants to stand up but Halli is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Altamiro is retaining full guard.
Altamiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halli controls the pace.
Altamiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altamiro wants to get back to his feet but Halli is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Altamiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Altamiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Altamiro! #REVR##T1#
Halli is trying to control Altamiro's posture but Altamiro avoids it.
Halli is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Altamiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Altamiro in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Halli is staying active underneath Altamiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU#
Altamiro decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Halli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Altamiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Altamiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Altamiro is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Altamiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Altamiro wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Altamiro is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Altamiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Altamiro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Halli wants to take a breather but Altamiro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Halli.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altamiro wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simo Halli 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#
Nice uppercut there from Altamiro.
Halli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Altamiro defends it nicely.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - Altamiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halli slips under a jab from Altamiro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Altamiro.#CUT#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.#TD2#
Halli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Altamiro tries to escape but Halli is in control. #SUB2#
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altamiro keeps working.
Halli working away.#T1##SUB2#
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Altamiro is defending well.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Halli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Altamiro is pushing Halli's head away, looking to escape. Halli manages to hold on to the position though.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altamiro keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Altamiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Altamiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Altamiro is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Altamiro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Halli is controlling him well.
Halli working away.
Halli trying to control the action but Altamiro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Halli shoots in and gets a takedown into Altamiro's guard.

Altamiro wriggles free and stands up.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Altamiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altamiro sprawls well. Altamiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halli gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedroca Altamiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halli or perhaps it was just good defense by Altamiro, which made it look bad.
Altamiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Halli, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Halli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Halli shoots and misses
letting Altamiro counter with a right hand.
A big right from Altamiro misses.
Altamiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halli can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Halli shoots in and bounces Altamiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli prevents Altamiro from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Halli is stalling in the full guard.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Altamiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Halli is trying to keep Altamiro in close.
Altamiro trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Altamiro defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedroca Altamiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli'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#
Altamiro connects with a looping right hand.
Halli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Altamiro defends well and Halli ends up having to push Altamiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Altamiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Simo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halli wants to control but Altamiro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Altamiro tries to get to full guard but Halli has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altamiro is not content to let Halli control the position.#ES#
Altamiro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Halli keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Halli throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Altamiro manages to break the clinch.
Altamiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Halli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Altamiro tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
Halli trying to control the pace.
Halli stops Altamiro from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Halli in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Altamiro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Halli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Halli!
A victorious Simo Halli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC 25
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Halli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Fortuna is defending against the submission attempts here by Halli.
Halli controlling the action here.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Halli working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#ES#
Fortuna has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Halli is on him like a limpet, forcing Fortuna back against the cage.
Fortuna prevents Halli from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fortuna breaks the clinch. #CL#
Fortuna rushes Halli and presses him up against the cage.
Fortuna gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.#BC#
Fortuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Fortuna pushes Halli up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fortuna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Fortuna has Halli pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Halli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fortuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fortuna keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortuna is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fortuna wants to stand but Halli is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fortuna sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet.
Halli trying to control from half guard but Fortuna is working away.
Fortuna is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fortuna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet.
Halli trying to control from half guard but Fortuna is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Halli has a takedown stuffed.
Halli dives in and grabs Fortuna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fortuna pushes down on Halli's head and hops out.
Fortuna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halli momentarily.
Good shot there by Fortuna.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortuna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halli taking a breather.
Fortuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fortuna works on Halli's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Fortuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fortuna tries to clinch but Halli moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Fortuna pushes Halli up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortuna lands a body punch.
Fortuna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortuna lands an elbow inside that Halli shrugs off. #T4#
Good body shot from Fortuna.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Fortuna.
Fortuna lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Simo Halli's cut even more.
Halli takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Fortuna - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Halli breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Fortuna. #TD2#
Halli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fortuna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Fortuna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Fortuna.
Fortuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Halli shoots in but no luck this time.
Halli dives in for a single leg takedown but Fortuna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halli is defended easily by Fortuna.
Bruno Fortuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Nice uppercut lands for Fortuna. That snapped Halli's head back. #CUT#The cut above Simo Halli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fortuna misses with a series of wild punches.
Simo Halli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortuna connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fortuna clinches up with Halli and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Fortuna.
Fortuna lands a left hand. #BC#
Fortuna manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Fortuna gets caught napping as Halli dives in and scores a takedown. Fortuna manages to retain guard.
Halli trying to control but Fortuna is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Halli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Halli is standing up over Fortuna. Fortuna looks to escape but Halli dives into side control.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Halli has an Americana. Fortuna didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Halli is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Halli hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Simo Halli!
Our winner, Simo Halli, 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: LAFC 21
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Halli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Briggs is trying to defend but Halli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Briggs wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Briggs can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Halli is working for a kimura but Briggs is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well. #T1#
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Briggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Briggs is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Briggs is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Halli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Briggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Halli's head. #CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.#TD#
Halli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Briggs to the ground. Halli is now in Briggs's guard.#T2#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Briggs is keeping the position.
Halli won't allow Briggs to get back to his feet.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halli shoots for a double leg takedown but Briggs sprawls well. He's pushed Halli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Briggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halli.
Briggs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Halli is controlling him well.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Briggs keeps working. #SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Briggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Briggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Briggs pushes Halli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Briggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Halli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Briggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Briggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Briggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2#
Briggs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Briggs duly obliges. #T1##TD#
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Briggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Briggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Briggs defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Briggs is trying to stand.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Briggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Briggs defends it well.
Halli is pressing down on Briggs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Briggs is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halli looks for a takedown but Briggs sprawls well.#T3#
Halli shoots in but Briggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Briggs. #TD#
Halli feints and as Briggs raises his hands in defense, Halli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Briggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Briggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Briggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halli trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Halli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Briggs is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halli.
Briggs wants to stand but Halli is controlling his arm.
Halli looking for a sweep but Briggs has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Briggs wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs avoids the attempt from Halli to control.
Briggs is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Macka Briggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli'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#
Halli misses with a takedown
and Briggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Halli darts in looking for a takedown but Briggs gets double underhooks and turns Halli into the cage.
Briggs has Halli pressed against the cage, preventing Halli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Briggs.
Some bone on bone action there as Halli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Briggs lands a right hook to the body.
Briggs digs a good hook to Halli's body.
Briggs scores with a one two! Halli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Briggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Briggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Briggs connects with a stiff jab that staggers Halli - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Macka Briggs!
An out of breath Macka Briggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Quick enables Halli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Quick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Halli's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Halli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Quick is defending against the submission attempts here by Halli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Quick defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Halli not doing much here.
Quick trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halli manages to pass to mount!
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
Halli avoids the attempt from Quick to control.#T3##SUB#
Halli is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halli controlling the pace for now.
Quick tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli controlling from mount. #SUB#
Halli working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Halli content just to control the position here.
Quick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Halli is working for a guillotine from mount but Quick frees his head quite easily.
Quick is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Halli is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Quick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Quick shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Halli looking for a guillotine from mount but Quick is having none of it.
Quick is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Halli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quick is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Halli dives into side control. #REVB#
Halli blocks the strikes from Quick.
Halli slows the pace down. #SUB#
Halli is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Quick is trying to escape and Halli transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Quick is forced to tap! Nice work there by Halli! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simo Halli!
Simo Halli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC 6: Masten vs Matthews
Date: Nov 30, 2021

#R1#
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halli circles away.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Halli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Halli wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
My spies in Old Irishâ€™s Fighter Factory inform me that Halli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halli pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Halli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gracie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Halli!
Simo Halli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC 4: Takeda vs Turman
Date: Oct 05, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Halli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Halli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Halli eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Campbell'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.
Halli is taking a breather. Campbell 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.
Campbell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Halli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Halli eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Halli controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halli is controlling the pace.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Campbell defends it. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well. #SUB2#
Halli seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Campbell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simo Halli!
A very excited looking Simo Halli 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: IFC 2: Loco vs Martinez
Date: Aug 31, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Halli trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Joshua is keeping the position.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Joshua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joshua looking to pass the guard.
Joshua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Joshua pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshua is aware though and is defending well.
Joshua throws an elbow that misses. Halli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joshua's guard. Nice move by Halli!#REVB##T2#
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joshua throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Halli sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Joshua doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Halli paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Joshua - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Joshua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Halli darts in looking for a takedown but Gerber gets double underhooks and turns Halli into the cage.
Halli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Halli.
Halli is trying to break the clinch but Gerber is controlling him.
Halli controlling the action here for a moment.
Halli taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli can't break the clinch.
Halli letting Gerber take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Halli's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli with a poor takedown
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Gerber delivers a nice body kick.
Gerber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gerber is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerber catches Halli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Gerber.
Halli tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Gerber connects with a stiff jab that staggers Halli - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romulus Gerber!
A victorious Romulus Gerber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Halli misses with a takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Halli tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Halli back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halli is defended easily by Gerber.
Gerber unleashes a big counter combination but Halli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halli tries for a takedown but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gerber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halli with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Gerber counters with a crisp one two that drops Halli! Gerber thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Halli to his feet! Halli is in big trouble!#ROC2#Halli is rocked!
Gerber cracks Halli with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Gerber!
Romulus Gerber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Gaethje tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halli swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaethje napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gaethje is looking to get back to his feet here but Halli is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gaethje's back.#SUB#
Gaethje is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Halli has locked on a rear naked choke here! Gaethje is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simo Halli!
A victorious Simo Halli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFN 4: Sokol vs. Park
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Yuppers tries to sprawl but Halli drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
Yuppers tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Yuppers is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli stalling.
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.#T1#
Halli trying to control from half guard but Yuppers is working away. #SUB2#
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Yuppers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halli is pressing down on Yuppers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yuppers is holding on for now.
Yuppers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back!#SUB#
Halli showing good submission defense here. #T2#
Halli staying busy and making it hard for Yuppers to control. #SUB#
Yuppers looking for the RNC.
Yuppers is looking to control Halli but Halli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halli wants to escape the position. #T3#
Halli 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.
Halli staying busy and making it hard for Yuppers to control.
Halli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli wants to hold on but Yuppers pushes him away.#T4#
Yuppers is looking to stand but Halli has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Halli wants to control but Yuppers is having none of it.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli wants to control but Yuppers is having none of it.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Yuppers's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Halli working to try and regain half guard.
Yuppers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Halli wants to control but Yuppers is having none of it.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuppers looking to control but Halli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halli is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Yuppers looking to ground and pound but Halli is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Yuppers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Halli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Halli!
Halli advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yuppers has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7##SUB2#
Halli swings around for an armbar but Yuppers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halli's guard.
Yuppers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Halli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yuppers escapes and throws Halli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yuppers taking a break here but Halli is having none of it and regains half guard.
Halli works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8##SUB2#
Halli looking for a guillotine here but Yuppers defends easily.
Yuppers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuppers wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Yuppers works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Yuppers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yuppers looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli keeping moving, preventing Yuppers from controlling successfully.
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 Eric Yuppers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2#
Halli fails with the takedown
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yuppers sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Halli uses his free foot to push down on Yuppers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yuppers.
Yuppers tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away. #SUB2#
Halli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Halli tries to control but Yuppers wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yuppers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yuppers wants to try and get back to his feet.
Yuppers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuppers tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli content just to control the position here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yuppers is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Halli moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yuppers has worked his arm free - good work by Yuppers!
Halli controls the position.#T3##SUB2#
Halli tries for a kimura but Yuppers is defending well. #SUB2#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yuppers, who protects the arm well.
Yuppers is trying to get back to his feet.#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.
Yuppers is looking to reverse the position.
Halli prevents Yuppers from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Halli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yuppers to the mat! Yuppers manages to get full guard.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuppers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Yuppers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halli stops Yuppers from standing up.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Simo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halli pushes down on Yuppers's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yuppers is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Yuppers is defending well. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halli controlling the action here. #T7#
Yuppers is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Halli jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halli slows the pace down. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9#
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Eric Yuppers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuppers is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Yuppers throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuppers throws a jab when Halli was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Halli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Simo Halli!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Simo Halli!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Simo Halli!

Simo Halli wins by unanimous decision!
Simo Halli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2021

#R1#
Man clobbers Hayabusa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hayabusa shows good takedown defense.
Hayabusa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayabusa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayabusa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayabusa loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
A big right from Hayabusa misses.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayabusa.
Man unleashes a big counter combination but Hayabusa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Man shoots in but Hayabusa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayabusa misses with a hook.
Hayabusa just misses with a punch to the body.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayabusa swivels and escapes.
Sony Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Man.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayabusa circles away.
Hayabusa throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayabusa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Hayabusa throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayabusa misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hayabusa misses.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayabusa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayabusa.#T1#
Hayabusa takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Hayabusa looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man wants to counter the offense by Hayabusa and move into the clinch position.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hayabusa.
Man slips a jab from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
A big right from Hayabusa misses.
Hayabusa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayabusa throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayabusa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayabusa misses with a wild body shot.
Hayabusa misses with a looping left.
A jab from Hayabusa misses.
Hayabusa looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Hayabusa misses with a wild body shot.
Hayabusa takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hayabusa defends it well.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Sony Hayabusa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayabusa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hayabusa looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayabusa misses the target.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Man's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Hayabusa misses.
Hayabusa throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayabusa misses the jab.
Hayabusa looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man defending well as Hayabusa loads up on a big left hand.
Man moves out of range as Hayabusa strikes.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses with a hook.
Hayabusa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayabusa missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hayabusa.
Man throws out a counter right but Hayabusa avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayabusa throws out the jab. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hayabusa misses the target.
Man blocks a jab.
A big right from Hayabusa misses.
Hayabusa missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Hayabusa misses.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayabusa throws out the jab.
Man slips a jab from Hayabusa.
A big right from Hayabusa misses.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses with a hook.
Hayabusa looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hayabusa takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Hayabusa misses with a body shot.
Hayabusa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayabusa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Hayabusa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayabusa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayabusa throws out the jab. #T4#
Man slips under a jab from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses with a looping right.
Hayabusa looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Hayabusa misses with a looping right.
Hayabusa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Hayabusa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man slips under a jab from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Hayabusa misses with a body shot.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses with 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!
Hayabusa throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayabusa misses with a wild body shot.
Hayabusa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayabusa misses with a body shot.
Hayabusa misses with a straight left.
Hayabusa throws a big shot that misses.
Hayabusa stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sony Hayabusa 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#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hayabusa.
A big right from Hayabusa misses.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayabusa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man avoids the body shot from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut.
Hayabusa misses with a wild body shot.
Hayabusa throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Hayabusa throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayabusa.
Man is breathing heavily.
Hayabusa throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man avoids the body shot from Hayabusa.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayabusa. #T1#
Hayabusa throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Hayabusa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayabusa scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man misses with a straight left.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hayabusa.
A big right from Hayabusa misses.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayabusa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man slips under a jab.
Man moves away from the strike by Hayabusa.
A jab from Man does it's job there.
Man moves out of range as Hayabusa strikes.
Hayabusa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man defending well as Hayabusa loads up on a big left hand.
Hayabusa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayabusa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayabusa.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayabusa. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut.
Hayabusa throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man blocks a jab.
Hayabusa takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayabusa.
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!
Hayabusa looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Hayabusa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayabusa throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Hayabusa misses the shot to the body.
Man defending well as Hayabusa loads up on a big left hand.
Hayabusa misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayabusa misses with a straight left.
Hayabusa throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayabusa but Hayabusa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sony Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Man.
Hayabusa loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.#T3#
Hayabusa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayabusa.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayabusa throws out the jab.
Hayabusa misses with a straight right.
Hayabusa connects with a jab.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man avoids the body shot from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayabusa missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayabusa throws a big shot that misses.
Man moves out of range as Hayabusa strikes.
Man is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hayabusa misses with a straight left.
Hayabusa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man staying out of range there.
Kyle Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hayabusa.
Man tries to counter with a clinch but Hayabusa shakes him off and moves away.
Hayabusa misses with a looping right.
Man shoots in and drives through. Hayabusa sprawls well.
Hayabusa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man moves out of range as Hayabusa strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Hayabusa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Man blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hayabusa.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayabusa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man moves away from the strike by Hayabusa.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sony Hayabusa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayabusa throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayabusa.
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!
Hayabusa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Hayabusa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayabusa looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man avoids the body shot from Hayabusa.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses the shot to the body.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayabusa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sony Hayabusa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hayabusa throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Hayabusa pushes him off.
Hayabusa throws a big shot that misses.
Hayabusa misses the jab.
Hayabusa looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.#TD2#
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hayabusa's half guard.
Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayabusa is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayabusa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Hayabusa defends the submission attempt.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayabusa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man winds up and cracks Hayabusa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hayabusa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Man working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hayabusa is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayabusa trying to control but Man postures up.
Hayabusa landing small, sideways elbows.
Hayabusa trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Hayabusa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayabusa is looking to improve his position.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hayabusa is defending against the submission attempts here by Man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayabusa is trying to control but can't.
Hayabusa is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hayabusa to regain full guard.
Man postures up in Hayabusa's guard and throws a big left but Hayabusa blocks it. #SUB2#
Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hayabusa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Hayabusa in his guard.#REVR#
Hayabusa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa wants to stand but Man is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Man keeping full guard, as Hayabusa tries to pass.
Hayabusa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Hayabusa tries to stand but Man is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Hayabusa stands up and waves to Man to follow him.
Hayabusa throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayabusa swings for the body but Man moves out of range. #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.
Hayabusa throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Hayabusa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayabusa misses with a body shot.
Hayabusa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayabusa misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Hayabusa misses with a looping left.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Hayabusa throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayabusa circles away.
Hayabusa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayabusa throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Hayabusa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayabusa throws a big shot that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayabusa throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayabusa throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sony Hayabusa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sony Hayabusa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayabusa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sony Hayabusa!

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