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Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1##TD#
Boxing Champ closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hohol did well to prevent Boxing Champ getting side control.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but Hohol defending well.
Hohol desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boxing Champ slows the pace down in half guard.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Boxing Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hohol is refusing to be controlled, as Boxing Champ sits in half guard.
Boxing Champ controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol trying to control but Boxing Champ postures up.
Boxing Champ prevents Hohol from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Boxing Champ is working for a kimura but Hohol is defending it quite comfortably.
Hohol has his hands clasped together around Boxing Champ's back. He's all about the action.
Hohol is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hohol manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohol looking to control.
Boxing Champ won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
Boxing Champ postures up in Hohol's guard and throws a big left but Hohol blocks it.
Hohol 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##ES#
Boxing Champ manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hohol keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Boxing Champ changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hohol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boxing Champ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hohol throws the left hand but Boxing Champ avoids the punch easily.
Hohol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxing Champ's head.
Boxing Champ shoots in but no luck this time.
Hohol scores with a shot to the body.
Hohol swings for the body but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
Hohol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohol.
Hohol misses with an uppercut.
Boxing Champ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A big right from Hohol misses.
Hohol throws a series of punches but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
Hohol swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxing Champ blocks a jab.
Boxing Champ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxing Champ slips under a jab from Hohol.
Hohol lands with a straight right. Boxing Champ didn't see that one coming.
Boxing Champ slips under a jab from Hohol.
Hohol cracks Boxing Champ with a good jab.
Boxing Champ misses with a straight left.
Hohol slips under a jab from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Boxing Champ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxing Champ.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chame Boxing Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohol connects with a body shot that sends Boxing Champ's belly button to the back.#T4#
Hohol jabs Boxing Champ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hohol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxing Champ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hohol misses with a straight left.
Hohol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxing Champ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohol lands with a cross.
Boxing Champ looks to land a right hand but Hohol moved out of range.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hohol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hohol digs a good hook to Boxing Champ's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxing Champ slips a jab from Hohol.#TD#
Boxing Champ throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hohol was covering up waiting for the punch and Boxing Champ finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hohol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hohol scores with a punch to the head.
Boxing Champ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hohol.
Hohol works the jab nicely.
Boxing Champ takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boxing Champ takes one on the button.
Boxing Champ misses with a series of wild punches.
Boxing Champ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hohol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boxing Champ keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxing Champ moves in looking to clinch but Hohol pushes him off.
Hohol misses with a looping left.
Boxing Champ is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hohol.#TD#
Boxing Champ decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chame Boxing Champ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
Hohol trying to control but Boxing Champ is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boxing Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boxing Champ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol trying to control but Boxing Champ is working from the bottom.
Hohol stops Boxing Champ from standing up.
Boxing Champ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol. #SUB2#
Hohol drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boxing Champ manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hohol has Boxing Champ in his guard.#REVR#
Hohol is controlling Boxing Champ's posture.#T3#
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
Boxing Champ scoring with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol is looking to sweep but instead, Boxing Champ has passed into 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. Boxing Champ connects with a nice short shot to Hohol's temple.
Hohol is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.
Hohol manages to get to full guard.
Boxing Champ stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hohol swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boxing Champ with a nice head shot there.
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol 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#
Hohol winds up and cracks Boxing Champ with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Boxing Champ fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hohol to the ground. Boxing Champ is now in Hohol's guard.
Hohol 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.
Hohol is still trying to improve position.
Boxing Champ throws a big right hand that misses.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ chips away with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ controlling from the top position.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hohol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hohol throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boxing Champ cracks Hohol with a solid left hand.
Boxing Champ takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxing Champ chips away with some ground and pound.
Boxing Champ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hohol 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#
Boxing Champ tries to kick Hohol off but Hohol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hohol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boxing Champ with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hohol wants to control but Boxing Champ is keeping him busy. #T2#
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet.
Hohol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boxing Champ keeps working.
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohol throws a strike but Boxing Champ avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hohol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hohol sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet but Hohol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxing Champ has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hohol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chame Boxing Champ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hohol thuds his right hand into Boxing Champ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hohol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxing Champ.
A little jabbing left from Hohol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Honza Hohol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Boxing Champ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohol.
Hohol swings for the body but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
Boxing Champ walks into a stiff left hand from Hohol.
Boxing Champ swinging wildly here.
Boxing Champ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hohol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hohol works the jab nicely.
Hohol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Boxing Champ shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hohol napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boxing Champ is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hohol's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hohol is looking to reverse the position.
Chame Boxing Champ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Hohol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chame Boxing Champ.
I think Hohol 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

 

Event: OFK 383 - Bol Vs Johnson     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Hohol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esposito's hands.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito works over Hohol's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Esposito gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Esposito takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohol.
Hohol throws a head punch that misses.
Hohol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esposito trying to stall but Hohol improves his position.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohol letting Esposito take a breather here.
Esposito controlling the action here for a moment.
Esposito gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Hohol has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohol misses with the head strike.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Esposito stalls.
Esposito pushes Hohol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohol misses with a punch to the body.
Hohol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Esposito seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hohol can turn it around.
Hohol can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Esposito works on Hohol's body with a couple of short punches.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hohol.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohol.
Hohol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohol's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hohol fails to land.
Hohol avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Hohol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hohol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Esposito.
Hohol tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohol throws a head punch that misses.
Hohol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito stalling in the clinch.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hohol throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esposito digs a right hand underneath Hohol's ribcage. Hohol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hohol prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Esposito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hohol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Esposito blocking some punches. #T3#
Hohol has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Esposito misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Hohol.
Hohol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito is leaning against Hohol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hohol looks winded!
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito stalls.
A body shot lands from Esposito.
Esposito gets through Hohol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
A short right from Esposito on the inside.
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!
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Hohol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Hohol is rocked!
Esposito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esposito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hohol is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hohol backwards. #T4#
Esposito lands a big right hand that drops Hohol! The killer instinct kicks in and Esposito finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Esposito!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Esposito!
Leonardo Esposito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFK 376 - Escalante Vs Wanker     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Hohol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adams throws a series of punches but Hohol avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hohol ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adams.
Hohol throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Hohol moves out of range easily.
Hohol misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams tries to counter by clinching up but Hohol breaks away and moves out of range.
Adams moves away from the strike by Hohol.
Hohol throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Hohol blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hohol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hohol scores with a jab to the head.
Hohol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hohol avoids the head kick by Adams.
Hohol misses with a body shot.
Hohol dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Hohol's head and hops out.
Hohol tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
Hohol looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adams napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Hohol wants to control for a moment but Adams uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hohol slows the pace down in half guard.
Adams is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adams tries to kick Hohol off but Hohol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hohol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is looking to escape.
Hohol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Adams is looking to escape.
Hohol throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Hohol trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Hohol is controlling the pace.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hohol on the ground.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams is looking for a counter combo.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Hohol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hohol misses with an uppercut.
Hohol throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Adams blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hohol misses the jab.
Hohol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hohol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hohol.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Hohol counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hohol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hohol moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Hohol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hohol throws a good cross that connects.
Hohol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohol thuds his right hand into Adams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohol dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Hohol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Adams throws a right and a left that Hohol avoids nicely.
Hohol throws a big shot that misses.
Hohol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohol lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Adams forces Hohol back against the cage and clinches.
Hohol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hohol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hohol's defenses.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Hohol is blocking nicely.
Hohol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hohol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hohol avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Hohol misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams prevents a body shot from Hohol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Hohol.
Hohol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams lands a front kick.
Hohol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Hohol staying out of range there.
Hohol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohol misses with a double jab.
Adams is looking for a counter combo.
Hohol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hohol misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Adams moves away from the strike by Hohol.
Hohol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hohol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hohol tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hohol circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Hohol off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Adams pushes Hohol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
Hohol gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohol misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hohol fails to land.
Hohol gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adams taking a breather.
Hohol takes an elbow to the temple.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Hohol lands with a right to the head.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Smash Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hohol blocks a low kick nicely.
Hohol moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Hohol misses with a hook.
Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hohol manages to circle out of the way.
Hohol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hohol throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams lands with a kick to the temple. Hohol shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Hohol is rocked!
Hohol tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Hohol is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Hohol throws out a powerful jab.
Whack! Adams lands a heavy head kick that drops Hohol. The ref tackles Adams to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hohol was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Smash Adams!
Smash Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024
#R1##TD#
Hedegaard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hohol was covering up waiting for the punch and Hedegaard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hedegaard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hohol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hedegaard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol pulls Hedegaard in to control the position.
Hedegaard trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard preventing the sweep.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Hedegaard lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedegaard is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hohol 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle but Hohol pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hohol is stalling in the full guard.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard is looking for a triangle but Hohol pushes his legs off easily.
Hohol trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hohol content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Hedegaard has his foot on Hohol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohol works his way back into a safe position though.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hedegaard's head.#T3#
Hohol stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hedegaard working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily. #SUB#
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hohol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hohol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hohol is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedegaard, not yet.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hohol is working Hedegaard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedegaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohol is one step ahead there. #T4#
Hohol wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving. #SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Hohol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hohol has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Hohol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Hohol is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Hohol has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hedegaard dives in for a single leg takedown but Hohol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hedegaard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Hohol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hohol.
Nice body punch from Hohol.
Hohol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hohol scores with a shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hohol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hohol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hohol.
A nice left hand lands by Hohol.
Hedegaard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hohol prevents it.
Hedegaard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hedegaard or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hohol lands a nice uppercut.
Hedegaard is working for takedown but Hohol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hohol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Hohol lands with a left to the head.
Hedegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol is working Hedegaard over against the cage.
Hohol lands a nice shot to the body.
Hohol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohol lands with a light punch inside.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hohol.
Hohol lands a shot to the body.
Hohol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol lands with a short shot to the head.
Hohol gets through Hedegaard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands with a left to the head.
Hohol scores with a hook to the body.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Hohol lands a hook that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands an uppercut.
Hedegaard looking for a takedown.
Hohol scores with a shot to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hohol lands a nice uppercut.
Honza Hohol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hohol stops a takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Hohol lands a nice uppercut.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hohol gets underhooks to prevent Hedegaard's takedown attempt.
Hohol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hohol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hohol lands with a short shot to the head.
Hohol digs a right hand into Hedegaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hedegaard's gas tank.
Hohol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hohol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Hohol.
Hohol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hohol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hedegaard tries for a takedown but Hohol manages to get underhooks.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Hohol lands with a short shot to the head.
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hohol lands a hook that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands a right hand.
Hohol lands with a left to the head.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hohol. #ROC2#Hedegaard is rocked!
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Hedegaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Hohol fails to land.
Hedegaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Hohol lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol lands a left hand.
Hohol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hohol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hohol is working Hedegaard over against the cage.
Hedegaard wants a takedown.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
A body shot lands from Hohol.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hohol.
Nice body punch from Hohol.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
Hohol gets underhooks to prevent Hedegaard's takedown attempt.
Hohol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Hohol.
Still in the clinch, Hohol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
Hohol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hedegaard or not.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hohol pushes Hedegaard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hedegaard backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hohol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hohol is leaning against Hedegaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hohol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hohol scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hohol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hohol connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Hohol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hedegaard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hohol keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Hedegaard stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedegaard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol is stalling in the full guard.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Hohol in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hedegaard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol works over Hedegaard with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol content to stall in guard here.
Hedegaard trying to control the position.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hedegaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Hohol in close. #T2#
Hohol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Hedegaard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol stands up over Hedegaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hedegaard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hohol trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Hedegaard working a defensive guard here.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hohol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohol trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hohol is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedegaard has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
Hohol trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard being controlled here, momentarily.
Hohol is in close to Hedegaard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hohol pushing down on Hedegaard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hedegaard trying to hold on to Hohol's head to control him but Hohol postures up. #ES#
Hedegaard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hohol throws the left hand but Hedegaard avoids the punch easily.
Hedegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohol.
Hedegaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohol misses with a straight left.
Hohol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hohol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hedegaards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedegaard under the eye.
Hedegaard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hohol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Honza Hohol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hohol 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

 

Event: OFK 366- Garrincha Vs Brychczy     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024
#R1#
Hohol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claw throws out the jab.
Hohol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good exchange - Hohol coming out on top.
Hohol scores with a nice right hand.
Claw loads up on a big right hand but Hohol slips the punch.
Hohol is looking to counter punch.
Claw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hohol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hohol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Claw on the side of the head.
Hohol lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohol connects with a crisp jab.
Claw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hohol catches Claw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hohol connects with a nice looking jab.
Hohol catches Claw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Claw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hohol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claw fails to land the takedown.
Hohol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hohol cracks Claw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Hohol.
Hohol throws the left hand but Claw avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Claw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hohol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Claw scrambles back to his feet.
Claw with a poor takedown
and Hohol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Honza Hohol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Claw.
Good standup being displayed there by Hohol as he connects with a hook.
Claw takes one on the button.
It looks like Hohol has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hohol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Claw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hohol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hohol avoids the head kick by Claw.
Hohol doesn't manage to clinch there - Claw circles away. #TD2#
Claw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Claw lands in his opponent'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.
Hohol controls Claw momentarily but Claw frees himself.
Hohol has a closed guard, preventing Claw from standing up.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw wants to stand and escape but Hohol is having none of it.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Claw's brow. #T2#
Claw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol is in close to Claw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Claw is looking to stand up but Hohol isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Claw has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hohol has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hohol blocks the elbow strike.
Claw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Claw looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Hohol blocks an elbow strike.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Hohol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Claw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Claw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Claw throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Claw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Claw.
Claw misses with a few strikes there.
Claw throws a hook to the side of Hohol's head but Hohol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hohol finds it's way round the side to connect with Claw's head.
Sloppy strikes from Claw. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Hohol clinches up against the cage.
Hohol lands a right hand.
Hohol working aggressively here.
Hohol lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Claw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Claw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hohol's defenses.
Hohol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Claw's elbow. #T4#
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Claw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hohol.
Hohol throws a head punch that misses.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Claw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hohol misses with the head strike.
Claw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Claw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Claw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hohol takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Claw throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohol misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Claw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hohol's brow.
Claw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Claw backwards.
Hohol lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Claw lands a head shot.
Claw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Claw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hohol's guard.
Hohol has a closed guard, preventing Claw from standing up.
Hohol is trying to keep Claw in close.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Hohol is really struggling to control Claw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Claw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hohol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claw manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hohol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Honza Hohol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Hohol works over Claw with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Claw's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hohol stands up over Claw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Claw is looking to stand up but Hohol isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Claw has his feet on Hohol's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hohol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claw.
Hohol lands a jab to Claw's midsection.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohol jabs Claw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Claw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Honza Hohol is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Hohol.
Hohol lands an overhand right.
Hohol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Claw walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohol lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Claw.
Claw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Claw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Claw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Claw showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Claw prevents Hohol from improving his position.#SU2#
Claw stands up and beckons Hohol to join him on the feet.
Claw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hohol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Claw scrambles back to his feet.
Claw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hohol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Claw misses with an uppercut.
Claw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohol.
Honza Hohol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Claw misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Claw both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Hohol is rocked!
Claw defending well as Hohol loads up on a big left hand.
Claw takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Hohol closes the distance and pushes Claw back into the cage.
Hohol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claw prevents a body shot from Hohol. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohol.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
Claw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Claw looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Claw breaks the clinch.
Hohol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hohol checks a leg kick.
Hohol lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Claw misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hohol blocks a head kick by Claw.
Jab by Hohol.
A head kick misses from Claw.
Hohol is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Claw.
Hohol avoids the head kick by Claw.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Hohol lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw ducks right into an uppercut from Hohol.
Hohol with a nice cross.
Hohol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4##CL#
Hohol rushes Claw and presses him up against the cage.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Claw.
Claw is trying to break free.
Hohol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claw misses with an elbow over the top.
Hohol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hohol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hohol.
Hohol dodges an elbow strike from Claw.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Hohol misses with the head strike.
Claw lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Claw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hohol blocks an elbow strike.
Claw wants to get back to striking at distance but Hohol won't allow it.
Hohol lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hohol jabs Claw right on the nose. Claw blinks but takes it well.
Hohol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Claw on the side of the head.
Hohol lands a nice hook to Claw's body. Claw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohol moves out of range as Claw strikes.
Claw throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohol.
Hohol misses with a series of wild punches.
Claw slips a jab from Hohol.
Claw throws out a counter right but Hohol avoids it with no problem.
Hohol lands with a shot to the body.
Claw throws a hook but Hohol avoids it easily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Claw! Hohol is out on his feet! Claw rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hohol is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hohol is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Claw!
After winning the bout, Chief Claw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFK 360 - Escalante Vs Anderso     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Hohol takes the fight into the clinch.
Hohol has a couple of punches blocked by Pauschi.
Pauschi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hohol is keeping busy.
Pauschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hohol lands a hook that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Hohol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pauschi gets through Hohol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pauschi blocking some punches.
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauschi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hohol is keeping busy.
Hohol can't find room to land a body shot as Pauschi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hohol fails to land.
Pauschi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hohols head.
Hohol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pauschi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hohol can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hohol.
Pauschi is trying to stall.
Hohol working aggressively here. #T1#
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pauschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauschi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohol tries a body shot but Pauschi blocks it.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Pauschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Hohol.
Pauschi is pushing Hohol up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pauschi blocking some punches.
Hohol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hohol misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hohol fails to land.
Hohol lands a right hand.
Hohol throws a head punch that misses.
Pauschi stalling the fight. #T2#
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hohol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pauschi prevents a body shot from Hohol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauschi.
Pauschi landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauschi has a couple of punches blocked by Hohol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauschi.
Pauschi working aggressively here.
Hohol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hohol.
Hohol lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hohol.
Pauschi blocks a body shot from Hohol.
Pauschi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Pauschi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Hohol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauschi lands a left hand.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside that Hohol shrugs off.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pauschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pauschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauschi working Hohol over with knees to the body.
Hohol dodges an elbow strike from Pauschi.
Pauschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauschi pushes Hohol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pauschi is trying to stall.
Hohol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pauschi's elbow.
Knees to the body from Pauschi.
Pauschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauschi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hohol or not.
Hohol looks winded!
Hohol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Pauschi blocking some punches. #T4#
Pauschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pauschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Pauschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauschi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Hohol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hohol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pauschi trying to land knees to the body.
Pauschi blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauschi lands an elbow just above Hohol 's eye.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauschi.
Pauschi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Pauschi.
Pauschi lands with a left to the head.
Pauschi lands a nice knee to the body.
Pauschi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hohol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Honza Hohol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pauschi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pauschi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hohol's sensitive parts.
Honza Hohol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohol misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hohol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pauschi - the referee stops the clock and Hohol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pauschi. Hohol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hohol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohol slips a jab from Pauschi.
A countering left hand to the body from Hohol misses.
Pauschi lands a jab.
Pauschi connects with a leg kick.
Hohol slips under a jab.
Pauschi with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi feints and then cracks Hohol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohol down.
Hohol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohol throws a lazy right hand but Pauschi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Pauschi has closed the distance and engaged Hohol in a clinch.
Hohol blocks an uppercut.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Pauschi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hohol has a couple of punches blocked by Pauschi.
A short right from Hohol on the inside.
Pauschi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hohol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Hohol.
Pauschi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohol.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hohol gets through Pauschi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohol misses with the head strike.
Pauschi trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hohol.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hohol being controlled against the cage.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauschi misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauschi with a knee to the head.
Pauschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauschi.
Hohol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pauschi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauschi blocking some punches.
Pauschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauschi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hohol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hohol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hohol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Hohol lands with a light punch inside.
Pauschi blocking some punches.
Pauschi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pauschi looking to stall.
Hohol blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Pauschi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hohol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hohol scores with a shot to the side of Pauschi's head.
Hohol misses with a body punch.
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauschi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohol.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hohol in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauschi.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauschi.
Hohol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hohol avoids the elbow strike from Pauschi, against the cage.
Pauschi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauschi throws an elbow that misses.
Hohol lands a body punch.
Hohol lands a left hand. #T4#
Hohol lands with a light punch inside.
Pauschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauschi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pauschi trying to control the position but instead, Hohol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pauschi into the cage.
Pauschi blocks a body shot from Hohol.
Pauschi throws an elbow but it misses.
Hohol throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauschi.
Hohol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hohol is working Pauschi over against the cage.
Hohol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Hohol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Honza Hohol 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#
Hohol misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Pauschi there.
Hohol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hohol swings widly with a right hand
and Pauschi counters with a straight right hand.
Hohol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hohol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Pauschi.
Pauschi wants to land a leg kick but Hohol is out of range.
We've been told by Pauschi's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pauschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pauschi throws a body kick that misses
and Hohol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohol misses with a hook
and Pauschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hohol avoids a kick to the body.
Hohol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pauschi's head.
Hohol looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauschi is just out of range.
Hohol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohol ducks under a wild hook from Pauschi.
Hohol tests Pauschi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Pauschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohol moves away.
A jab from Hohol finds it's way through Pauschi's defenses. #CL#
Pauschi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hohol takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hohol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pauschi trying to land knees to the body.
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pauschi misses with a punch to the body.
Hohol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauschis head.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauschi.
Hohol has a couple of punches blocked by Pauschi.
Hohol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauschi tries a body shot but Hohol blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauschi.
Chris Pauschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hohol takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC#Hohol is rocked!
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hohol's defenses.
Hohol is still on wobbly legs! Can Pauschi finish him?
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Pauschi.
Hohol tries a body shot but Pauschi blocks it.
Pauschi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hohol working aggressively here.
Pauschi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hohol being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauschi.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauschi.
A head punch on the inside from Hohol fails to land.
Pauschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hohol on the inside.
Hohol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pauschi just leaning against Hohol, taking a breather.
Pauschi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohol.
Pauschi landing knees to the body.
Hohol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pauschi lands a big knee! That's hurt Hohol! Oh, he's all over the place! Pauschi lands another knee that sends Hohol to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Pauschi!
A very excited looking Chris Pauschi 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: OFK 354 -     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023
#R1#
Boxing Champ looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hohol is fending him off so far but Boxing Champ persists. Nope, Hohol circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxing Champ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boxing Champ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boxing Champ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hohol misses.
Hohol lunges at Boxing Champ with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxing Champ's hand.
Boxing Champ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Hohol lands.
Boxing Champ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohol in his tracks.
Hohol scores with a jab to the body.
Hohol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hohol blocks a head kick by Boxing Champ. #TD#
Boxing Champ fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hohol sprawls well initially but Boxing Champ persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohol wants to get back to full guard.
Hohol is looking to control Boxing Champ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hohol avoid being mounted?
Hohol moves into full guard.
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself. #T1#
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Boxing Champ passes Hohol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hohol works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ distracts Hohol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boxing Champ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hohol is still trying to improve position.
Hohol has Boxing Champ pulled in close to control his posture.
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boxing Champ with a nice head shot there.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ lands a couple of digs.
Hohol is pulling down on Boxing Champ's head to control his posture.
Boxing Champ slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hohol is trying to improve his position.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position but Hohol is working away. #T3#
Boxing Champ gets to mount! Hohol was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hohol is looking to get to half guard.
Hohol is squirming around, avoiding Boxing Champ's attempts to control the action.
Boxing Champ is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hohol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hohol wants to control but Boxing Champ is having none of it.
Hohol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard but Boxing Champ has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Boxing Champ dominating with strikes here.
Hohol slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boxing Champ looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boxing Champ working the head and body with strikes.
Boxing Champ takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hohol trying to control here.
Hohol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boxing Champ won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
Boxing Champ scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohol is trying to keep Boxing Champ in close.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of short punches.
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chame Boxing Champ dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boxing Champ on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Boxing Champ lands.
Hohol throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohol cracks Boxing Champ with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hohol throws a jab when Boxing Champ was well out of range.
Boxing Champ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hohol on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxing Champ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hohol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxing Champ.
Hohol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxing Champ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxing Champ.
Hohol looks to throw the jab but Boxing Champ is out of range.
Boxing Champ moves in looking to clinch but Hohol pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hohol moves into range and clinches up with Boxing Champ.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxing Champ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxing Champ tries to circle away but Hohol has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hohol. #T1#
Hohol lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Hohol.
Hohol lands with a right to the head.
Hohol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxing Champ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohol misses with some punches.
Boxing Champ is trying to break the clinch but Hohol is controlling him.
Boxing Champ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hohol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol scores with a shoulder strike.
Boxing Champ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxing Champ tries to break free but Hohol pushes him back against the cage.
Hohol digs a right hand into Boxing Champ's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxing Champ's gas tank.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike.
Boxing Champ tries to break free but Hohol pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hohol swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxing Champ uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hohol.
Boxing Champ tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boxing Champ throws a head punch that misses.
Boxing Champ tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hohol avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxing Champ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chame Boxing Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxing Champ backwards.
Hohol avoids the elbow strike from Boxing Champ, against the cage.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hohol fails to land.
Hohol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hohol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxing Champ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxing Champ blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Hohol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Hohol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hohol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hohol.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hohol lands a nice uppercut.
Hohol is pressed up against the cage. Boxing Champ has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hohol down to the mat. Hohol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hohol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hohol scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Boxing Champ is rocked!
Hohol plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Boxing Champ to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Boxing Champ just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: OFK 348 - Sparr Vs Phillips     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023
#R1#
Hohol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Wanker misses with a looping right.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hohol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wanker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Wanker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hohol on his heels. He'll look to pass Hohol's guard now, I'm sure.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hohol wants to improve his position but instead Wanker has moved into half guard.
Wanker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hohol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wanker.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hohol is looking to improve his position.
Wanker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hohol defending well though.
Wanker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hohol misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Wanker is looking to advance position but Hohol won't allow it.
Wanker works his way into full mount!
Wanker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wanker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Wanker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hohol working to try and regain half guard.
Wanker avoids the attempt from Hohol to control.
Wanker looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hohol can't escape the position.
Wanker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hohol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wanker moves to the back position.
Wanker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hohol staying busy and making it hard for Wanker to control.
Wanker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wanker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Hohol trying to control the action but Wanker just sinks the hooks in.
Wanker biding his time, controlling Hohol. #SUB2#
Wanker looking to break Hohol's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hohol remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wanker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hohol rolls, trying to escape but Wanker keeps control of the position.
Wanker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker not allowing Hohol to control his hands.
Wanker tries to keep control of the position but Hohol is staying busy.
Wanker keeps control of the position as Hohol tries to break free. #T4#
Wanker biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hohol tries to break free.
Wanker tries to keep control of the position but Hohol is staying busy.
Wanker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wanker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wanker is hanging on to Hohol's back as he tries to escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Hohol as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wanker!
Hohol tries to break free.
Wanker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hohol is looking for a way out.
Hohol rolls, trying to escape but Wanker keeps control of the position.
Hohol is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker is not going to allow Hohol to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hohol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wanker in his tracks.
Wanker throws a hook but Hohol blocks it.
Hohol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanker manages to avoid it.
Hohol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanker.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohol was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.
Hohol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hohol dives in for a single leg takedown but Wanker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wanker takes a shot to the head.
Wanker is looking for a takedown.
Wanker working hard to break the clinch.
Wanker blocks an uppercut.
Wanker is trying to break the clinch but Hohol is controlling him.
Wanker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hohol after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Hohol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Honza Hohol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Wanker blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Hohol gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wanker is controlling Hohol's trapped leg to prevent Hohol from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wanker is trying to maintain the position but Hohol is very close to passing his half guard.
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Hohol looks to land a strike but Wanker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hohol stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wanker has Hohol pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Wanker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wanker wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Wanker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wanker is looking to advance position but Hohol won't allow it.
Wanker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wanker prevents Hohol from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wanker working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hohol gets back to full guard.
Hohol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Hohol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wanker won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
Hohol trying to control the position here.
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Hohol looking for a sweep. Not yet Hohol, not yet.
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!
Wanker passes Hohol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Hohol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hohol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hohol.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
Wanker advances to half guard.
Hohol won't allow Wanker to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hohol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hohol is pressing down on Wanker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hohol is trying to keep Wanker in close.
Wanker passes into half guard.
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Wanker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Hohol missing with punches from the bottom.
Wanker is keen to just control but Hohol is a slippery customer.
Wanker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wanker is continuing to stall.
Wanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hohol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wanker prevents Hohol from improving his position.
Wanker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wanker passes to side control.
Hohol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wanker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hohol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Hohol.
Wanker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohol misses the target.
Honza Hohol is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hohol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wanker.
Wanker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wanker throws a body punch but Hohol moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Wanker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hohol is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wanker connects with a decent elbow.
Hohol tries to bench press Wanker off him but Wanker keeps the position.
Hohol trying to remain calm as Wanker controls from the top position.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Hohol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohol is looking to regain half guard here but Wanker keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hohol looks to move to half guard but instead Wanker has passed into mount! Damn!
Wanker controlling his opponent.
Hohol regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hohol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hohol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wanker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wanker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2##SUB2#
Wanker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hohol is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hohol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hohol keeps working.
Hohol is letting Wanker control him for a moment.
Hohol is not content to let Wanker control the position.
Hohol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hohol keeps working. #T3#
Wanker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hohol to see if he's OK.
Wanker trying to control the action but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hohol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hohol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wanker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hohol is positioning himself well to prevent Wanker advancing to mount.
Hohol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wanker trying to control from half guard but Hohol is working away.
Hohol is trying to get back to full guard.
Wanker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohol wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.
Wanker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wanker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wanker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hohol is working to get back to half guard.
Honza Hohol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanker content just to control the position here.
Hohol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orla Wanker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wanker controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orla Wanker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wanker 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!

Orla Wanker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFK 342 - Jankovic Vs Nik     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023
#R1#
Hohol lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hohol, as that shot connected.
Hohol connects with a body shot that sends Golles's belly button to the back.
Golles takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Hohol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hohol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golles backwards.
Hohol lands a right hand.
Hohol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golles is trying to break the clinch but Hohol has him pressed against the cage.
Hohol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golles backwards.
Hohol wants to take the fight to the mat but Golles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hohol scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hohol on the inside.
Golles misses with some punches.
Hohol managing to block the knees to the body from Golles.
Hohol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hohol lands a hook that snaps the head of Golles backwards. #TD#
Hohol wants the takedown. Golles is fighting it off but Hohol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Golles's guard against the cage.
Hohol stands up over Golles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hohol stands up over Golles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Hohol distracts Golles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Golles's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: OFK 336 -     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023
#R1#
Claw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hohol avoids the head kick by Claw.
Hohol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Claw throws a head kick but Hohol moves out of range.
Hohol is looking to counter punch.
Claw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Claw - that's a beauty! Hohol is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Claw can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chief Claw!
Our winner, Chief Claw, 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: OFK 327 - Kim Vs Epolito     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Hohol shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahogany manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hohol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mahogany was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hohol fails with the takedown
and Mahogany counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Hohol wants to clinch up but Mahogany keeps it at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahogany 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.
Nice shot lands for Hohol.
Hohol shoots in for a double leg but Mahogany sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hohol has managed to clinch.
Mahogany displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hohol up against the cage.
I was talking to Hohol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Mahogany pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mahogany gets caught flat footed, as Hohol shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Mahogany blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohol is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mahogany is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hohol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mahogany actively working from the bottom here.
Hohol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Mahogany wants to control but Hohol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mahogany is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahogany is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hohol scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohol 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.#T2#
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
Hohol wants to pass to mount but Mahogany is defending the position.
Hohol drops an elbow to the side of Mahogany's head.
Hohol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hohol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mahogany actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hohol seems to be working for a kimura but Mahogany defends the submission attempt.
Hohol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hohol lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
Hohol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol working Mahogany over with strikes.
Hohol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hohol throwing shots but Mahogany is blocking nicely. #T3#
Hohol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mahogany is looking to control Hohol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahogany avoid being mounted?
Hohol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back.
Hohol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hohol working Mahogany over with strikes.
Mahogany moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mahogany has his foot on Hohol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohol works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hohol works over Mahogany with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Mahogany has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahogany's head.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahogany looking to control.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
Mahogany lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hohol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahogany manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Mahogany's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mahogany keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mahogany circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Hohol. #CL2#
Mahogany closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany. #BC2#
Mahogany breaks the clinch.
Honza Hohol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohol misses with a wild body shot.
Hohol throws out a loose jab but Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hohol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hohol tries to counter with a takedown but Mahogany is quick to defend against it.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol misses the jab.#TD2#
Mahogany dives in and scores a takedown into Hohol's guard.
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mahogany stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hohol is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Mahogany gets full guard.
Mahogany 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#
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Mahogany is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hohol trying to control but Mahogany postures up. #T2#
Mahogany thows a huge punch but Hohol dodges it nicely.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Mahogany is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mahogany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hohol is looking to control Mahogany's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hohol avoid being mounted?
Mahogany is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hohol is looking to control Mahogany's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hohol avoid being mounted?
Hohol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mahogany wants to work for an arm triangle but Hohol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mahogany prevents Hohol from improving his position.#T3#
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. Mahogany connects with a nice short shot to Hohol's temple.
Hohol tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
Hohol is working hard here to advance position.
Mahogany takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mahogany wants to take a breather but Hohol is having none of it.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Mahogany is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Mahogany there. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hohol defends it well.
Hohol is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahogany blocks the strikes from Hohol.
Mahogany perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hohol wants to improve his position but Mahogany is controlling well. #T4#
Hohol wants to control but Mahogany is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mahogany 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. Hohol tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mahogany!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 318 - Kim Vs Stardust     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023
#R1#
Schullacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hohol blocks a jab.
Hohol staying out of range there.
Schullacks ducks right into an uppercut from Hohol.
Hohol slips a straight right by Schullacks.
Schullacks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohol counters with a straight right hand.
Hohol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schullacks.
Schullacks throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hohol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schullacks was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohol.
Nice uppercut there from Hohol.
Schullacks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hohol to score with a decent uppercut.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks misses with a hook to the body
and Hohol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Hohol.
The fighters circling - Hohol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schullacks misses with a hook.
Schullacks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hohol connects with a right hand. Schullacks shakes it off.
Schullacks lands the left hand.
Schullacks misses with a hook.
Hohol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schullacks tries for a takedown but Hohol circles away easily
enabling Hohol to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Schullacks lands a jab to the nose.
Schullacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Hohol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Hohol wants the takedown. Schullacks is fighting it off but Hohol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schullacks's guard against the cage.
Schullacks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schullacks keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Schullacks looking to control.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Schullacks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Schullacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Schullacks, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schullacks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schullacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hohol manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hohol holds on and takes a little breather.
Hohol keeping full guard, as Schullacks tries to pass.
Hohol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schullacks's guard. #REVR#
Schullacks is adopting a defensive guard.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Schullacks has wrist control.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Hohol chips away with some ground and pound.
Schullacks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schullacks controls Hohol momentarily but Hohol frees himself.
Schullacks pulls Hohol in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schullacks controlling Hohol's posture.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schullacks's head.
Hohol works over Schullacks with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol postures up.
Hohol stands up over Schullacks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schullacks has his hands on Hohol's head, controlling the position.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Schullacks trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schullacks has his hands on Hohol's head, controlling the position.
Schullacks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hohol's guard. #REVB##T4#
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Schullacks preventing the sweep.
Schullacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hohol's guard.
Hohol manages to get to full guard.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hohol cracks Schullacks with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schullacks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
Hohol trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hohol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohol lands with a hook. Schullacks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hohol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hohol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schullacks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hohol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schullacks looks to throw the jab but Hohol is out of range.
Schullacks takes a swing at Hohol's ribcage but misses.
Schullacks throws a body punch but Hohol moves out of range.
Schullacks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hohol rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohol connects with a single shot there.
Hohol looks to land a combination. Schullacks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Schullacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol ducks under a wild hook from Schullacks.
Schullacks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hohol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schullacks looks to throw the jab but Hohol is out of range.
Honza Hohol is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schullacks misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schullacks can do to turn this around?
Hohol lands a nice shot that snaps Schullacks's head back. #T1#
Schullacks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hohol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hohol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schullacks swings for the body but Hohol moves out of range.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohol moves away.
Hohol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schullacks has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schullacks.
Schullacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schullacks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schullacks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hohol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schullacks has time to react.#ROC#Schullacks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol lands an overhand right.
Schullacks is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohol finish him?
Hohol throws the left hand but Schullacks avoids the punch easily.
Schullacks seems to have recovered his senses.
Schullacks dives in for a single leg takedown but Hohol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hohol throws a shot from downtown. Schullacks moves away and avoids it.
Schullacks stuns Hohol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schullacks tries to move into range but Hohol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Hohol lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Schullacks sprawling to the canvas. Hohol follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Schullacks hang on?
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.
Hohol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Honza Hohol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schullacks has hold of Hohol's hands but Hohol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schullacks is looking to control Hohol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schullacks avoid being mounted?
Schullacks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schullacks tries to get to full guard but Hohol has control of the leg.
Hohol drops an elbow to the side of Schullacks's head.
Schullacks is looking to improve his position.
Hohol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schullacks defending well though. #T3#
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
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. Hohol connects with a nice short shot to Schullacks's temple.
Schullacks taking some punishment here, with Hohol in his half guard.
Hohol lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Schullacks! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hohol jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: OFK 312 - Craven Vs Alcala     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023
#R1##CL#
Boxing Champ forces Hohol back against the cage and clinches.
Hohol is working for takedown but Boxing Champ is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hohol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxing Champ avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hohol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxing Champ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hohol.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohol.#ES#
Boxing Champ throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boxing Champ misses with a straight right.
Hohol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxing Champ swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Boxing Champ forces Hohol back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Hohol has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Boxing Champ clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hohol loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Boxing Champ hold on?
Boxing Champ is trying to get back to his feet but Hohol has full control of the position and if anything, Boxing Champ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hohol scores with punches and elbows.
Hohol gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T1#
Hohol is throwing shots to the body but Boxing Champ manages to wriggle free. Hohol pounces on him again and ends up in Boxing Champ's guard.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boxing Champ wants to stand and escape but Hohol is having none of it.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boxing Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boxing Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohol is controlling him.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Boxing Champ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hohol throws a strike but Boxing Champ rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hohol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boxing Champ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boxing Champ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hohol's head.
Boxing Champ lands a couple of digs.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Boxing Champ tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohol is retaining full guard.
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol keeping full guard, as Boxing Champ tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing Champ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Hohol controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself.
Boxing Champ content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boxing Champ working some strikes from top position.
Boxing Champ won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
Hohol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boxing Champ with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol throws a strike but Boxing Champ rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Hohol keeping moving, preventing Boxing Champ from controlling successfully.
Boxing Champ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Hohol throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Boxing Champ drops back looking for a leg! Hohol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hohol manages to kick Boxing Champ off! Boxing Champ jumps back into Hohol's guard.
Hohol throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVB#
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 Chame Boxing Champ 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##CL#
Boxing Champ darts in and clinches Hohol up against the cage.
Hohol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxing Champ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boxing Champ throws a hook but Hohol avoids it easily.
And Hohol tries to counter it with a takedown but Boxing Champ pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Hohol moves into the clinch.
Hohol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxing Champ pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hohol lunges at Boxing Champ with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxing Champ's hand. #CL#
Boxing Champ closes the distance and clinches.
Boxing Champ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxing Champ prevents the takedown attempt.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.#TD#
Boxing Champ has hold of one of Hohol's legs. Hohol is fighting the takedown attempt but Boxing Champ gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boxing Champ stands up over Hohol, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boxing Champ connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Boxing Champ advances to half guard.
Boxing Champ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard.
Hohol trying to control from the bottom.
Boxing Champ wants to take a breather but Hohol is having none of it. #SUB#
Boxing Champ seems to be looking for submissions.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Boxing Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Boxing Champ maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hohol could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boxing Champ has cracked it and Hohol is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boxing Champ!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: OFK 308 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohol is defended easily by Bibi.#TD2#
Hohol gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibi is trying to get back to full guard.
Bibi gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Bibi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.
Bibi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hohol works over Bibi with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Bibi blocks nicely.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bibi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hohol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bibi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hohol has managed to get both his arms back between Bibi's legs - danger averted.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Bibi has Hohol pulled in close to control his posture.
Hohol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bibi is keeping the position for now.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Bibi blocks nicely.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohol postures up in Bibi's guard and throws a big left but Bibi blocks it. #T2#
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol throws a strike but Bibi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hohol 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#
Hohol prevents Bibi from improving his position.
Hohol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bibi tries to get to full guard but Hohol has control of the leg.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bibi's head.
Hohol thows a huge punch but Bibi dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol working the head and body with strikes.
Bibi gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bibi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Bibi looking for a guillotine here but Hohol defends easily.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bibi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bibi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Bibi's brow.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bibi's head.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bibi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohol cracks Bibi with a solid left hand.
Bibi working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Bibi is looking for a triangle but Hohol pushes his legs off easily.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol stands up over Bibi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Bibi is rocked!
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bibi has his foot on Hohol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohol works his way back into a safe position though.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Bibi has wrist control.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohol won't allow Bibi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's time! Bibi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Hohol clinches with his opponent.
Bibi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hohol looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Hohol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bibi is trying to keep an underhook but Hohol manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bibi tries to roll over but Hohol keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bibi actively working from the bottom here.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is nestled in close to Bibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Bibi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hohol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bibi is looking to improve his position.
Hohol slips a nice elbow through Bibi's hands, connecting with Bibi's forehead.#T1#
Bibi is looking for a sweep. Hohol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Hohol connects with a nice short shot to Bibi's temple.
Bibi wants to control but Hohol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hohol is nestled in close to Bibi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bibi to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Bibi working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily. #SUB#
Bibi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol distracts Bibi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohol stands up over Bibi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bibi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bibi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bibi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol works over Bibi with some ground and pound from guard.
Bibi trying to keep a closed guard but Hohol is proving a slippery customer.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bibi's head.
Bibi wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
Bibi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bibi's head.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bibi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bibi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bibi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bibi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bibi's head.#SUB#
Bibi has his foot on Hohol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hohol works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bibi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohol is aware though and is defending well.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Oh Bibi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Bibi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bibi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol works over Bibi with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Bibi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol is in close to Bibi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hohol has Bibi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hohol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hohol prevents a body shot from Bibi. #TD2#
Hohol has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bibi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bibi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hohol is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bibi up.
Hohol softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hohol lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bibi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hohol. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hohol keeps control of the position as Bibi tries to break free.
Hohol cracks Bibi with a big right hand from the back mount! Bibi immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Hohol takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: RISE 169     
Date:   May 13, 2023
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Hohol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hohol moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hohol rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Hohol.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohol.
Hohol blocking some punches.
Hohol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luciano after a bit of a struggle.
Luciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Hohol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luciano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano cracks Hohol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Hohol is rocked!
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Hohol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oh Hohol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohol circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Luciano. Hohol falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Luciano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luciano!
A victorious Antonio Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RISE 162     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
The fighters circling - Kaspersky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Hohol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hohol tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kaspersky counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hohol tries to buck Kaspersky off but Kaspersky is having none of it.
Kaspersky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hohol keeps working.
Hohol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaspersky's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hohol 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.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard.
Hohol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is staying active underneath Kaspersky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol trying to control but Kaspersky postures up.
Kaspersky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hohol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hohol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Hohol wants to improve his position but Kaspersky is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol trying to control here.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard.
Kaspersky is looking to advance position but Hohol won't allow it.
Kaspersky trying to control the action but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Kaspersky seems content to control.
Kaspersky trying to control from half guard but Hohol is working away.
Kaspersky is thwarting Hohol's attempts to control the position.
Hohol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaspersky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaspersky is keen to just control but Hohol is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kaspersky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol is looking to improve his position.
Kaspersky is keen to just control but Hohol is a slippery customer.
Hohol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Kaspersky there.
Kaspersky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohol tries to roll over but Kaspersky keeps him under control.
Hohol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaspersky wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving.
Kaspersky preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaspersky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Kaspersky has Hohol pulled in close to control his posture.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohol being controlled here momentarily.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol throws a strike but Kaspersky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol is trying to control the position but Kaspersky postures up. #T4#
Hohol 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.
Kaspersky scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaspersky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Kaspersky chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaspersky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol 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#
Kaspersky trying to hold on to Hohol's head to control him but Hohol postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaspersky manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hohol shoots in but Kaspersky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hohol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaspersky circles away.
Kaspersky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohol throws out the jab.
Hohol fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Kaspersky.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolai Kaspersky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaspersky sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaspersky sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohol tries to clinch but Kaspersky is having none of it.
Kaspersky swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohol.
Hohol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaspersky.#T1#
Hohol throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaspersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hohol sprawls and moves away.
Kaspersky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaspersky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Kaspersky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaspersky lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Hohol is rocked!
Hohol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hohol is still in real trouble! Can Kaspersky finish him?
Ground and pound from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky controlling the action here.
Kaspersky trying to control from half guard but Hohol is working away.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Kaspersky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hohol seems to have recovered his senses.
Hohol keeps trying to improve his position.
Kaspersky wants to pass the guard but Hohol is defending well. #T2#
Kaspersky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hohol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaspersky is working away from the top position though.
Hohol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky is thwarting Hohol's attempts to control the position.
Kaspersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol wants to control but Kaspersky is keeping busy.
Hohol wants to improve his position but Kaspersky is controlling well.
Kaspersky scores with a big shot! Hohol's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hohol! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

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

 

Event: RISE 152     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Hohol tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Kelly tries to keep at a distance but Hohol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Hohol controls the action.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hohol up against the cage.
Hohol drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hohol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelly prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hohol wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly stalling against the cage.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Hohol controls the action. #TD#
Hohol gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelly moves into full guard.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kelly working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol distracts Kelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Hohol pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelly has wrist control.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Kelly blocks nicely.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kelly working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Kelly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Kelly!#REVB#
Hohol wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
Hohol is working hard here to advance position.
Hohol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard. #REVR#
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kelly is trying to keep Hohol in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Hohol passes Kelly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hohol stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Kelly throws up his legs and catches Hohol in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hohol tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Kelly! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robert Kelly!
Our winner, Robert Kelly, 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: RISE 145     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Nadareishvili stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nadareishvili wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Hohol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nadareishvili is trying to defend but Hohol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nadareishvili's head.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol drops an elbow to the side of Nadareishvili's head.
Hohol slips a nice elbow through Nadareishvili's hands, connecting with Nadareishvili's forehead.
Nadareishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadareishvili trying to control here.
Nadareishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol lands with a punch from half guard.
Hohol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Hohol connects with a nice short shot to Nadareishvili's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Hohol drops an elbow to the side of Nadareishvili's head.
Hohol winds up and cracks Nadareishvili with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili is concentrating on defense, preventing Hohol from advancing position.
Nadareishvili regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hohol.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol postures up in Nadareishvili's guard and throws a big left but Nadareishvili blocks it.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Nadareishvili's brow.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Nadareishvili blocks nicely.
Nadareishvili trying to keep a closed guard but Hohol is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol stands up over Nadareishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nadareishvili has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nadareishvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol postures up in Nadareishvili's guard and throws a big left but Nadareishvili blocks it.
Nadareishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadareishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohol chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nadareishvili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadareishvili wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nadareishvili can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Nadareishvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Nadareishvili!#REVB#
Hohol 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.
Hohol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadareishvili's guard. #REVR#
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Nadareishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nadareishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadareishvili avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol stands up over Nadareishvili, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nadareishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nadareishvili works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hohol slips under a jab.
Hohol darts in trying to clinch
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hohol thinking.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadareishvili can do to turn this around?
Hohol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nadareishvili swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hohol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hohol forces Nadareishvili back against the cage and clinches.
Nadareishvili stops a takedown attempt from Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nadareishvili after a bit of a struggle.
Nadareishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Hohol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohol can't get the takedown. #T1#
Hohol blocks an uppercut.
Nadareishvili gets through Hohol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohol has Nadareishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nadareishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hohol wants a takedown.
Hohol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hohol wants a takedown but no success here.
Nadareishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Hohol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nadareishvili fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nadareishvili stuns Hohol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hohol moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nadareishvili as he jumps to the side.
Nadareishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hohol. #T2#
Hohol blocks a jab.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Nadareishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nadareishvili scores with a shot to the body.
Hohol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadareishvili.
Hohol tries to clinch but Nadareishvili is having none of it.
Hohol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohol closes the distance but Nadareishvili moves to the side
and Hohol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook.
Hohol has his takedown stuffed
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohol misses with a takedown
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Hohol is rocked!#T3#
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hohol tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nadareishvili defends well and Hohol ends up having to push Nadareishvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nadareishvili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hohol with a body shot.
Hohol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nadareishvili prevents it.
Nadareishvili lands with a left to the head.
Oh Hohol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohol misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hohol seems to have got his legs back now.
Nadareishvili prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nadareishvili lands a right hand. #BC2#
Nadareishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Nadareishvili circles away easily
and Nadareishvili counters with a big right hand! Oh Hohol is in trouble here! Nadareishvili follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Revazi Nadareishvili!

 

Event: RISE 139     
Date:   Jan 29, 2023
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Welch as Hohol shoots in.
Welch misses with an uppercut. Hohol saw that one coming.#TD#
Welch gets caught napping as Hohol dives in and scores a takedown. Welch manages to retain guard.
Welch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Welch has Hohol pulled in close to control his posture.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Hohol stopping the sweep attempt from Welch.
Welch keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Welch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welch's head.
Welch working a defensive guard here.
Hohol is in close to Welch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Welch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol stands up over Welch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol postures up.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hohol cracks Welch with a solid left hand.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Welch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Welch's head.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Welch trying to keep a closed guard but Hohol is proving a slippery customer.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Welch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohol is one step ahead there.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Welch's head.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Welch is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Hohol stopping the sweep attempt from Welch.
Welch is trying to keep Hohol in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welch's head.
Welch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Welch's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Welch is trying to keep Hohol in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welch's head.
Welch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol stands up over Welch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Welch is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Welch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Welch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Welch is still in real trouble! Can Hohol finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Welch trying to control the position.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hohol distracts Welch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Welch trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Welch looking for a sweep. Not yet Welch, not yet.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hohol loads up on a big left hand. Welch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hohol looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Welch can't hide his disappointment, as Hohol celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: RISE 134     
Date:   Jan 08, 2023
#R1#
Hohol misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Ryan counters with a nice right hand that sends Hohol toppling to the canvas! Hohol scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ryan finish him?!
Ryan stuffs the takedown attempt from Hohol. Hohol gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan connects with a body shot that sends Hohol's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohol drops his hands momentarily. Ryan doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hohol staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hohol doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gord Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Gord Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: RISE 129     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Cailean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cailean slaps away a takedown attempt from Hohol, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Hohol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cailean is trying to defend but Hohol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hohol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Cailean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hohol.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol works over Cailean with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Hohol distracts Cailean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cailean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol stands up over Cailean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cailean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cailean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol throws a strike but Cailean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cailean is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVR#
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!
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Cailean has wrist control.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol throws a strike but Cailean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hohol wants to sweep here but Cailean controlling him for the moment.
Hohol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hohol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol works over Cailean with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cailean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Cailean has wrist control.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cailean's head.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hohol misses with a takedown attempt
and Hohol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hohol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hohol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hohol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cailean.
Hohol misses with a hook.
Hohol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hohol misses with a takedown attempt - Cailean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cailean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hohol.
Cailean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hohol darts in looking for a takedown but Cailean gets double underhooks and turns Hohol into the cage.
Cailean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cailean blocks a body shot from Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cailean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Cailean cracks Hohol with a good jab.
No luck for Hohol with that takedown attempt.
Cailean with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Hohol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cailean circles away.
Cailean misses with a straight right.
Cailean connects with a high kick.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean connects with a single shot there.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cailean as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cailean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hohol throws a good cross that connects.
Cailean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohol.
Cailean takes a swing at Hohol's ribcage but misses.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cailean as he jumps to the side.
Cailean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohol misses with a takedown
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cailean throws a big counter head kick but Hohol avoids it with no problem.
Hohol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hohol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cailean circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Cailean.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cailean throws a leg kick which misses Hohol's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohol tries to avoid it.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cailean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Hohol blocks the low kick.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt.
Cailean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cailean wants it to stay on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hohol crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cailean - the referee stops the clock and Hohol gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cailean. Hohol manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cailean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Honza Hohol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cailean lands a glancing blow to the side of Hohol's head.#ROC2#Hohol is rocked!
Cailean scores with a body shot.
Oh Hohol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cailean throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hohol is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Axl Cailean!

 

Event: RISE 119     
Date:   Nov 25, 2022
#R1#
Hohol blocks a jab.
Diggs takes one to the side of the head.
Diggs lands a nice hook to Hohol's body. Hohol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs misses with a hook. Hohol ducked under it nicely.
Hohol wants to stay close but Diggs steps back to make room for something. Hohol seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Diggs and Hohol drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Willie Diggs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: RISE 109: Soto v Lee     
Date:   Oct 21, 2022
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hohol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohol. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Thibodeaux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circling - Hohol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hohol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Hohol finds it's target.
Hohol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hohol takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Hohol digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body. #CL2#
Hohol forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hohol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohol. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux drops his hands momentarily and Hohol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Hohol prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hohol has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets control of Hohol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thibodeaux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Thibodeaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVR#
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thibodeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there.
Thibodeaux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Thibodeaux stays in close to Hohol's body and controls the position.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there.
Hohol keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohol wants to hit a sweep here but Thibodeaux passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hohol there!
Hohol is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Thibodeaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hohol is looking to escape.
Thibodeaux looking to finish Hohol with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hohol!
Hohol tries to hold on but Thibodeaux postures up.
Hohol is working to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol is working to get back to half guard.
Hohol is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hohol loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
A jab from Hohol misses.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hohol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hohol shoots in but Thibodeaux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Hohol.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter the offense by Hohol and move into the clinch.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Hohol.
Thibodeaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hohol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thibodeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Hohol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohol. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hohol paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A slow jab from Hohol misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohol.
A jab from Hohol misses.
Thibodeaux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hohol manages to circle out of the way.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hohol as he avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hohol scores with a nice head shot.
A punch combination from Hohol misses.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux fails to land the takedown.#T2##CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Hohol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hohol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Hohol.
Hohol lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Thibodeaux gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hohol tries to get to full guard but Thibodeaux has control of the leg.
Thibodeaux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thibodeaux prevents Hohol from improving his position.#T3#
Thibodeaux controlling the pace.
Hohol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hohol is looking to sweep but instead, Thibodeaux has passed into half guard.
Well, if Thibodeaux 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.
Thibodeaux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Hohol punching from the bottom. #T4#
Thibodeaux is controlling the pace.
Hohol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thibodeaux is working away from the top position though.
Hohol wants to improve his position but Thibodeaux is controlling well.
Thibodeaux trying to control from half guard but Hohol is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol is looking to improve his position.
Hohol is looking to get back to full guard here but Thibodeaux has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Hohol.
Hohol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux feinted with a counter takedown.
Hohol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hohol was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thibodeaux controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux parries the strikes from Hohol easily there. Hohol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thibodeaux to escape. #T1#
Check out the look on Hohol's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hohol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hohol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Hohol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thibodeaux taking a bit of punishment here - Hohol scoring with strikes.
Hohol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hohol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thibodeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Hohol landing a few strikes.
Hohol cracks Thibodeaux with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hohol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hohol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hohol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Hohol cracks Thibodeaux with a big elbow.
Hohol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hohol throws an elbow but Thibodeaux slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hohol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thibodeaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hohol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well.
Thibodeaux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hohol connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Hohol's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thibodeaux takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thibodeaux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thibodeaux's head.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hohol postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Hohol postures up in Thibodeaux's guard and throws a big left but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Honza Hohol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Thibodeaux is retaining full guard.
Hohol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hohol trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thibodeaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.#SUB#
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sauvage Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohol is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Honza Hohol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hohol 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

 

Event: RISE 101: Parker v Garotinho     
Date:   Sep 23, 2022
#R1#
Hohol dives in for a single leg takedown but Roast sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roast is looking for the big counter here.
Roast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
Roast misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Hohol has Roast pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hohol pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roast tumbling to the mat - Hohol dives into Roast's guard.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Roast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol. #T1#
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roast can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely.
Hohol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Roast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roast's head.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Roast wants to stand up but Hohol is controlling him.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Roast blocks nicely. #T3#
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Roast uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Roast!#REVB#
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol is working hard here to advance position.
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roast wants to stand but Hohol has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roast is one step ahead there.
Hohol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Roast keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol tries to pass to full mount but Roast defends it.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roast's head.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Roast avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hohol darts in looking for a takedown but Roast gets double underhooks and turns Hohol into the cage.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roast misses with the head strike.
Roast misses with the head strike.
Roast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Roast fails to land.
Hohol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Roast manages to get underhooks.
Roast misses with a punch on the inside.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hohol throws a punch but it's blocked by Roast.
Hohol has Roast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hohol.#TD#
Hohol wants the takedown. Roast is fighting it off but Hohol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roast's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Roast has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hohol is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Roast slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hohol.
Hohol misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard but Roast has mounted him!
Hohol is trying to reverse the position but instead Roast has taken his back - oops!
Hohol is in bad spot here.
Roast doesn't have the hooks in and Hohol manages to turn into his guard.
Roast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hohol postures up in Roast's guard and throws a big left but Roast blocks it.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Roast has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hohol is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hohol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Roast manages to get underhooks.
Hohol blocking some punches.
A short right from Hohol on the inside. #TD#
Hohol jumps guard.
Roast stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Roast wanted to stand there but Hohol had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roast's guard. #REVR##T3#
Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roast can do to turn this around?
Roast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roast's guard.
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol.
Hohol misses with a head shot. Roast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Roast has wrist control.
Roast utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Roast has wrist control.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roast's head.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Honza Hohol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hohol misses with a lunging right hand
and Roast counters with a one-two to the body.
Hohol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hohol scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Hohol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roast to the ground. Hohol is now in Roast's guard.
Hohol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roast's head.
Hohol throws a strike but Roast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol looking for a sweep. Not yet Hohol, not yet.
Roast wants to stand but Hohol has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Hohol doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hohol 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.
Hohol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roast has passed into side control.
Hohol is trying to control Roast's posture but Roast avoids it.
Hohol is looking to regain half guard here but Roast keeps moving and retains side control.
Hohol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hohol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hohol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roast has passed into side control.
Hohol tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hohol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hohol is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roast is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hohol wants to hold on but Roast pushes him away.
Hohol is desperately trying to improve his position but Roast has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hohol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Roast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Honza Hohol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roast tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hohol.
Hohol tries to roll over but Roast keeps him under control.
Honza Hohol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohol trying to control but Roast postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hohol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hohol.
Hohol is trying to keep Roast in close.
Roast won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chuck Roast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Hohol shoots in and gets a takedown into Roast's guard.

Roast manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Roast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hohol 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

 

Event: RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito     
Date:   Aug 19, 2022
#R1#
Hohol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esposito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hohol counters with a shoot takedown. Esposito fights it but they end up in guard.
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Esposito has his hands on Hohol's head, controlling the position.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol postures up in Esposito's guard and throws a big left but Esposito blocks it.
Hohol trying to move into half guard but instead Esposito has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there. #T1#
Hohol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esposito manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Esposito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Esposito!#REVR#
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol working a defensive guard but Esposito manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hohol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard.
Hohol moves into full guard. #T2#
Esposito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol postures up in Esposito's guard and throws a big left but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohol postures up in Esposito's guard and throws a big left but Esposito blocks it.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hohol being controlled here momentarily.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Esposito blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol chips away with some ground and pound.
Esposito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohol is one step ahead there. #T4#
Esposito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol chips away with some ground and pound.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Esposito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol throws a strike but Esposito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hohol looking for a sweep. Not yet Hohol, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol trying to control the position.
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Hohol with that takedown attempt.
Esposito throwing a counter right hand but Hohol manages to avoid it.
Hohol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Hohol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hohol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick from Esposito, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonardo Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
Hohol shoots in for a double leg but Esposito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Esposito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hohol.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hohol.
Esposito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hohol.
Hohol sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hohol is breathing heavily.
Esposito feints and then cracks Hohol's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohol down.
Hohol shoots in but Esposito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hohol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esposito swivels and escapes.
Hohol shoots and misses
and Esposito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Esposito throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohol was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Hohol drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Esposito defends it well.
Honza Hohol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esposito stuffs the takedown attempt from Hohol. Hohol gets slowly back to his feet.
Esposito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esposito wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Hohol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Esposito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hohol scrambles back to his feet.
Hohol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esposito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohol moves out of range of the leg kick from Esposito.
Esposito connects with a leg kick.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
Hohol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esposito swivels and escapes.
Hohol shoots in for a double leg but Esposito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esposito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Esposito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Hohol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Esposito.
Hohol shoots in but Esposito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
And Hohol tries to counter it with a takedown but Esposito pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonardo Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Esposito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hohol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hohol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hohol tries to move into range but Esposito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Esposito 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##TD2#
Hohol gets a takedown into half guard.
Esposito is positioning himself well to prevent Hohol advancing to mount.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esposito is looking to control Hohol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Esposito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol. #T1#
Nice strikes from Hohol there.
Esposito taking some punishment here, with Hohol in his half guard.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esposito's head.
Hohol working over Esposito with some ground and pound. Esposito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Esposito is pressing down on Hohol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol works over Esposito with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hohol fails with a takedown attempt.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Esposito stuffs the takedown attempt from Hohol. Hohol gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonardo Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.#T3#
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hohol's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hohol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hohol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esposito defends it nicely.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Hohol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Esposito.
Hohol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esposito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esposito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Esposito digs a good hook to Hohol's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito's corner calls for a 1-2. Esposito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Esposito.
I think Esposito 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Esposito!

A very excited looking Leonardo Esposito 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: RISE Fight Night 4     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Adamos. No joy for Hohol on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohol is defended easily by Adamos.
Adamos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hohol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adrian Adamos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.#TD2#
Hohol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adamos to the ground. Hohol is now in Adamos's guard.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adamos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol. #T1#
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adamos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol lands a couple of elbows.
Adamos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamos controlling Hohol's posture.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Adamos's brow. #T2#
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adamos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adamos 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.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hohol works over Adamos with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol postures up in Adamos's guard and throws a big left but Adamos blocks it.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Adamos is pulling down on Hohol's head. It's preventing any offense from Hohol, at least for the moment.
Hohol passes into half guard.
Adamos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamos's head.
Adamos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hohol on the ground.
Hohol thows a huge punch but Adamos dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hohol thows a huge punch but Adamos dodges it nicely.
Hohol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adamos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Adamos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adamos tries to get out of the position.
Adamos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol is nestled in close to Adamos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adamos!
Adamos is working to get back to half guard.
Hohol landing strikes from the mount.
Hohol throwing strikes here but Adamos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol throwing strikes here but Adamos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hohol thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Adamos is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol breaks from Adamos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol 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#
Hohol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hohol misses with a takedown attempt
and Adamos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohol blocks a head kick by Adamos.
Hohol shoots in looking for a takedown but Adamos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hohol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adrian Adamos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
Hohol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adamos pinned against the cage. Adamos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adamos defends well and Hohol ends up having to push Adamos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hohol blocks a head kick by Adamos.
Hohol goes for a double leg but Adamos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adamos continues to drive forward.#T1#
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Adamos sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohol looks for a takedown but Adamos sprawls well.
Hohol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adamos as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Adamos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Adamos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Adamos misses the target.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol has a takedown stuffed.
A punch lands to the side of Hohol 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Adamos misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Hohol drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Adamos's brow.
Adamos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Adamos blocks nicely.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.#T3#
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Adamos blocks nicely.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.
Hohol works over Adamos with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol throws a strike but Adamos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hohol looking to control.
Adamos stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Hohol is adopting a defensive guard.
Adamos preventing the sweep.
Hohol 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#
Adamos won't allow Hohol to pass to mount.
Hohol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hohol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Hohol connects with a nice short shot to Adamos's temple.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but Adamos defending well.
Hohol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adamos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Honza Hohol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adamos as he jumps to the side.
Adamos thuds a left hand into Hohol's body.
Hohol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adamos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Adamos as Hohol shoots in.
Adrian Adamos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Adamos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adamos throws a shot from downtown. Hohol moves away and avoids it.
Adamos throws a body punch but Hohol moves out of range. #T1#
Hohol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adamos swivels and escapes.
It looked like Adamos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Hohol with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Adamos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamos throws a hook to the side of Hohol's head but Hohol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adamos counters with a straight right hand.
Adrian Adamos is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adamos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Hohol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adrian Adamos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adamos is looking to regain half guard here but Hohol keeps moving and retains side control.
Adamos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hohol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hohol working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Hohol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hohol working the ground and pound.
Adamos wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Adamos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hohol tries to score with some ground and pound. Adamos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohol.
The ground and pound from Hohol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Hohol working the head with strikes.
Hohol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adamos down.
Hohol in side control lands a decent elbow.
Adamos wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Adamos dodges the ground and pound from Hohol.
Adamos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hohol connects with a decent elbow.
Hohol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hohol has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Adamos!
Hohol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hohol lands a big shot there that rocks Adamos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Adamos is rocked!
Hohol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Adamos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohol landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hohol working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hohol drops a big elbow. That's hurt Adamos! More shots from Hohol and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B     
Date:   Jun 01, 2022
#R1##TD#
Hohol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kurokawa's guard.
Hohol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hohol connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurokawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hohol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kurokawa down.
Hohol tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kurokawa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kurokawa tries to bench press Hohol off him but Hohol keeps the position.
Kurokawa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hohol.
Hohol looks up at the clock and then as Kurokawa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hohol smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol is putting a hurting on Kurokawa here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurokawa is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hohol is working Kurokawa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hohol in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hohol content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kurokawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hohol's best efforts.#T1#
Kurokawa is looking to improve his position.
Kurokawa has hold of Hohol's hands but Hohol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hohol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kurokawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurokawa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kurokawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Kurokawa keeps moving.
Hohol 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.
Kurokawa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohol avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hohol is posturing up here but Kurokawa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hohol tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hohol has to tap! Slick submission there by Kurokawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ikku Kurokawa!

 

Event: RISE 61: Maestre v Smith     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1##TD#
Hohol looking to score a takedown here. Chevrolet is defending well but Hohol drives through and ends up in Chevrolet's guard.
Chevrolet is pulling down on Hohol's head. It's preventing any offense from Hohol, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chevrolet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevrolet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chevrolet wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Chevrolet keeps moving.
Chevrolet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chevrolet is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Hohol postures up in Chevrolet's guard and throws a big left but Chevrolet blocks it.
Chevrolet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chevrolet keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Hohol trying to control but Chevrolet is working from the bottom.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chevrolet is keeping the position for now.
Chevrolet working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chevrolet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol throws a strike but Chevrolet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Chevrolet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hohol 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.
Hohol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chevrolet has passed into side control.
Chevrolet gets to mount! Hohol was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hohol is trying to reverse the position but instead Chevrolet has taken his back - oops!
Hohol trying to control the hands but Chevrolet won't let him.
Chevrolet controlling well, preventing Hohol from escaping the position. #T3#
Hohol manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chevrolet's guard. Nice work there by Hohol.
Chevrolet keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Chevrolet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Chevrolet!#REVB#
Hohol 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.
Hohol looking to control but Chevrolet passes into half guard.
Chevrolet wants to free his trapped foot but Hohol is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Hohol wants to get back to full guard.
Chevrolet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hohol wants to get back to full guard but Chevrolet has mounted him!
Hohol regains half guard.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Chevrolet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hohol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hohol tries to get out of the position.
Chevrolet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol is trying to control but Chevrolet manages to pass to mount!
Chevrolet controlling from the full 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 Honza Hohol will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hohol throws a poor cross that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a left to the body.
Hohol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chevrolet stuffs the takedown attempt from Hohol. Hohol gets slowly back to his feet.
Hohol throws a right hand that misses
and Chevrolet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chevrolet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Hohol is rocked!
Hohol misses with a takedown
and Chevrolet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Hohol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hohol has his takedown stuffed
and Chevrolet counters with a right hand from hell and Hohol is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Moncontour Chevrolet!
Moncontour Chevrolet is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Moncontour Chevrolet 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: RISE 49: Halo v Maestre     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Sandwhich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandwhich tries to clinch up but Hohol circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandwhich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hohol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hohol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hohol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Honza Hohol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sandwhich as he jumps to the side.
Sandwhich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohol tries to counter with a takedown but Sandwhich is quick to defend against it.
Hohol swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandwhich.#CL2#
Sandwhich has Hohol up against the cage in a clinch.
Sandwhich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hohol backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is looking for a takedown.
Hohol avoids the elbow strike from Sandwhich, against the cage.
Hohol wants to take the fight to the mat but Sandwhich manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Honza Hohol. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sandwhich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hohol is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sandwhich to the mat. Sandwhich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohol looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sandwhich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol advances to half guard.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sandwhich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohol is working away from the top position though.
Sandwhich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Hohol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sandwhich's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sandwhich's head.
Sandwhich 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.#T2#
Sandwhich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohol is working away from the top position though.
Hohol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandwhich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohol wants to take a breather but Sandwhich is having none of it.
Hohol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandwhich defending well though.
Ground and pound from Hohol.
Sandwhich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandwhich defending well though.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Sandwhich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Hohol postures up in Sandwhich's guard and throws a big left but Sandwhich blocks it.
Sandwhich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandwhich is retaining full guard.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol looking to sit in guard and control but Sandwhich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol is working hard here to advance position.
Hohol has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hohol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandwhich's guard. #REVR#
Hohol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Sandwhich managing to control the position.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sandwhich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hohol tries to get out of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's time! Hohol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Hohol closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sandwhich quickly recovers to half guard.
Sandwhich wants to improve his position but Hohol is controlling well.
Hohol is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sandwhich!
Hohol looking to finish Sandwhich with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sandwhich!
Sandwhich taking shots to the head.
Hohol with good strikes from the mount here!
Hohol lands a big shot there that rocks Sandwhich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohol misses with a head shot.
Sandwhich is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Honza Hohol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohol cracks Sandwhich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hohol throws some wild stikes that Sandwhich manages to avoid easily.
Sandwhich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hohol.
Hohol sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Hohol there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sandwhich holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hohol tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hohol in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hohol with good strikes from the mount here!
Hohol looking to finish Sandwhich with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sandwhich!
Hohol throws a wild left hand from mount and Sandwhich manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Sandwhich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohol trying to mount his opponent but Sandwhich defends it.
Hohol takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohol is keen to just control but Sandwhich is a slippery customer.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandwhich can do to turn this around?
Hohol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandwhich defending well though.
Ground and pound from Hohol.
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol lands strikes from half guard.
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohol lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Sandwhich is rocked!
Sandwhich is not content to let Hohol control the position.
Sandwhich is still in real trouble! Can Hohol finish him?
Sandwhich trying to control from the bottom.
Sandwhich is breathing heavily.
Hohol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandwhich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hohol is looking to advance position but Sandwhich won't allow it.
Hohol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hohol lands a big elbow - Sandwhich is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hohol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!
Honza Hohol is the new middleweight champion!

 

Event: RISE 37: West v Halo     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1##TD#
Hohol drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hohol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Hohol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akagawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hohol manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Akagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohol is retaining full guard.
Hohol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hohol tries to get out of the position.
Hohol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol is working hard here to advance position.
Akagawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hohol's head.
Akagawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akagawa distracts Hohol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akagawa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hohol's head.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Akagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hohol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akagawa is working Hohol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohol is retaining full guard.
Akagawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol striking from the bottom here.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Akagawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Akagawa preventing the sweep.
Hohol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akagawa lands a couple of elbows.
Hohol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akagawa is one step ahead there.
Hohol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Akagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol looking to pass the guard.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Akagawa's brow.
Hohol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hohol chips away with some ground and pound.
Akagawa keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Hohol distracts Akagawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohol passes Akagawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akagawa manages to get to full guard.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Akagawa keeps moving.
Akagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohol is one step ahead there.
Hohol trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akagawa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Akagawa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagawa won't allow Hohol to sweep him here.
Akagawa looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Akagawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Hohol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akagawa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Akagawa is trying to control the position but Hohol postures up.
Hohol distracts Akagawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akagawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Akagawa, not yet.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Akagawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hohol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hohol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohol lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Akagawa is keeping the position.
Akagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akagawa's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akagawa has momentary wrist control but Hohol slips an elbow through the middle.
Hohol won't allow Akagawa to sweep him here.
Hohol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hohol is in close to Akagawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hohol lands a couple of elbows.
Hohol won't allow Akagawa to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hohol avoids the head kick by Akagawa.
Hohol is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hohol moves out of range of the body kick from Akagawa.
Honza Hohol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagawa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Hohol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akagawa missing with punches from the bottom.
Hohol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but Akagawa defending well.
Hohol working Akagawa over with strikes.
Hohol is nestled in close to Akagawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagawa has hold of Hohol's hands but Hohol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Hohol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Akagawa tries to roll over but Hohol keeps him under control.
Hohol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akagawa can do to turn this around?
Hohol working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Hohol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol lands strikes from half guard.
Honza Hohol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohol scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akagawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Hohol is in close to Akagawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohol working some strikes from top position.
Hohol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hohol lands a few punches from side control.
Hohol lands an elbow.
Akagawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Akagawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Akagawa is rocked!#T2#
Akagawa manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akagawa is refusing to be controlled, as Hohol sits in half guard.
Hohol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akagawa is still in real trouble! Can Hohol finish him?
Hohol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akagawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Akagawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hohol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Hohol wants to pass to mount but Akagawa is defending the position.
Akagawa is looking for a sweep. Hohol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hohol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hohol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohol works his way into full mount!
Hohol lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akagawa hang on?#T3#
Hohol raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hohol working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Akagawa tries to reverse the position but Hohol maintains control.
Akagawa tries to hold on but Hohol postures up.
Hohol lands a big elbow.
Hohol postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Akagawa out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hohol goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: RISE 27: Ship v Ihantala     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Hohol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Hohol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hohol showed some decent athleticism there.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Hohol seems content to control.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Inhanamoto taking some punishment here, with Hohol in his half guard.
Inhanamoto won't allow Hohol to pass to mount.
Inhanamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohol lands a nice short elbow.
Inhanamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohol is working away from the top position though.
Inhanamoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hohol scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hohol with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Hohol punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hohol controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Inhanamoto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Inhanamoto taking shots to the head.
Hohol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hohol is landing with some decent strikes but Inhanamoto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Hohol is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Inhanamoto goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hohol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022
#R1##TD#
Hohol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux dodges the ground and pound from Hohol.
Thibodeaux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hohol staying calm.
Hohol in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thibodeaux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hohol tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thibodeaux's legs.
Thibodeaux taking a bit of punishment here - Hohol scoring with strikes.
Thibodeaux avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hohol.
Hohol scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol is working Thibodeaux over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Hohol crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Hohol advances nicely into full mount.
Hohol pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hohol lands with some strikes.
Hohol landing strikes from the mount and Thibodeaux is in trouble!
Hohol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thibodeaux? #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Hohol controlling from mount.
Hohol with good strikes from the mount here!
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Hohol finish him?
Hohol thowing shots but they're missing.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hohol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thibodeaux? #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Hohol landing punches.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Hohol finish him?
Hohol with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Oooh a big shot lands for Hohol! Thibodeaux is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!

 

Event: RISE 12: Prana v Svyatogor     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Maenpaa sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maenpaa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hohol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maenpaa prevents Hohol from improving position.
Hohol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hohol in side control, throwing shots but Maenpaa defends.
Maenpaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hohol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maenpaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hohol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hohol is trying to ground and pound but Maenpaa uses the momentary lack of control by Hohol to regain half guard.
Hohol uses his free foot to push down on Maenpaa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maenpaa. #T1#
Hohol throwing strikes but Maenpaa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Maenpaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head.
Hohol is looking to advance position but Maenpaa won't allow it.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohol working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Maenpaa's thigh. Maenpaa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Maenpaa has wrist control.#T2#
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maenpaa's guard.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maenpaa is breathing heavily.
Hohol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hohol throwing shots but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maenpaa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maenpaa tries to get out of the position.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head. #T3#
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head.
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hohol throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hohol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hohol throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hohol throws some wild stikes that Maenpaa manages to avoid easily.
Hohol thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hohol throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Hohol there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
Hohol throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maenpaa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maenpaa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hohol tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hohol misses with a head shot.
Hohol throws some wild stikes that Maenpaa manages to avoid easily.
Hohol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hohol controlling the position easily from mount.
Hohol thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hohol throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hohol shoots in and gets a takedown into Maenpaa's guard.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hohol has gone for a leg lock! Maenpaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hohol's guard.#REVR#
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hohol 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.
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hohol keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maenpaa trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Maenpaa stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Hohol throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol wants to improve his position but instead Maenpaa has moved into half guard.
Hohol is trying to control but Maenpaa passes into side control!
Hohol can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol is looking to reverse the position.
Hohol can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Maenpaa working away.
Maenpaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hohol keeps working.
Hohol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Maenpaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hohol is looking to control Maenpaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hohol avoid being mounted?
Hohol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hohol.
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maenpaa has passed into side control.
Hohol has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hohol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maenpaa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maenpaa prevents Hohol from improving his position.
Hohol is looking to control Maenpaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hohol avoid being mounted?#T4#
Hohol throws a strike from the bottom but Maenpaa passes into side control!
Hohol can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hohol trying to get back to full guard but Maenpaa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hohol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol tries to hold on but Maenpaa pushes him away.
Hohol working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juha Maenpaa 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#
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Maenpaa sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Hohol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maenpaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hohol is in Maenpaa's guard.
Hohol throws a strike but Maenpaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hohol looking for a sweep. Not yet Hohol, not yet.
Hohol is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Maenpaa controlling him for the moment.
Maenpaa wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving. #T1#
Hohol 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#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hohol throwing shots but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maenpaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maenpaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maenpaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol. #T2#
Hohol thows a huge punch but Maenpaa dodges it nicely.
Maenpaa is staying active underneath Hohol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head.
Maenpaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Hohol throwing shots but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Hohol works his way into side control.
Hohol wants to control but Maenpaa is keeping him busy.
Hohol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maenpaa parries the strikes from Hohol easily there. Hohol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maenpaa to escape.
Hohol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hohol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Maenpaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hohol.
Hohol working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Hohol crashes against the mat.
Hohol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maenpaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hohol misses with the ground and pound.
Hohol throws a strike aimed at the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohol.
Hohol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maenpaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hohol postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hohol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hohol postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hohol cracks Maenpaa with a big right hand but Maenpaa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
The ground and pound from Hohol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maenpaa prevents Hohol from moving into mount.
Maenpaa dodges the ground and pound from Hohol.
Hohol throws a strike aimed at the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa avoids it well.#SUB2#
Hohol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maenpaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hohol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maenpaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol landing a few strikes.
Hohol misses with the ground and pound.
Hohol working the ground and pound but Maenpaa is defending the strikes.
Hohol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maenpaa is avoiding damage well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Honza Hohol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hohol 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

 

Event: RISE 7: Martynov v Svyatogor     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Hohol closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ankea '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.#SUB#
Ankea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Ankea blocks nicely.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankea is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ankea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hohol defends well.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol. #SUB#
Ankea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ankea working for a triangle but Hohol defends it easily. #SUB#
Ankea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hohol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Ankea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ankea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Ankea being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hohol 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.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hohol advances to half guard.
Ankea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Ankea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ankea actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hohol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ankea is just riding it out for now. Hohol eventually gives up the hold.
Hohol is trying to control the action in half guard but Ankea is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Ankea controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ankea won't allow Hohol to pass to mount.
Hohol throwing shots but Ankea is blocking nicely.
Hohol is thwarting Ankea 's attempts to control the position.
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ankea trying to control here.
Ankea wants to improve his position but Hohol is controlling well.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Ankea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ankea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Hohol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ankea haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Ankea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ankea . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ankea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankea wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hohol throws a strike but Ankea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ankea stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
That's time! Ankea 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Hohol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ankea keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Ankea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ankea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Ankea is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Ankea is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohol is controlling him.
Hohol tries to free his leg and advance position but Ankea is retaining full guard.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol landing with the ground and pound.
Hohol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol postures up in Ankea 's guard and throws a big left but Ankea blocks it.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Ankea looking to control.
Hohol postures up in Ankea 's guard and throws a big left but Ankea blocks it.
Ankea keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ankea looking to control.
Hohol throws a big right hand that misses.
Ankea keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ankea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Ankea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Ankea is trying to keep Hohol in close.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Ankea blocks nicely.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Hohol throws an elbow that misses. Ankea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hohol's guard. Nice move by Ankea !#REVR#
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Ankea postures up in Hohol's guard and throws a big left but Hohol blocks it.
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol trying to strike off his back.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hohol is keeping the position for now.
Ankea stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol 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#
Ankea connects with a body shot that sends Hohol's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Hohol looking to score a takedown here. Ankea is defending well but Hohol drives through and ends up in Ankea 's guard.
Ankea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol wants to pass the guard but Ankea is keeping the position.
Hohol throws a strike but Ankea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ankea preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ankea postures up in Hohol's guard and throws a big left but Hohol blocks it.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Ankea controlling him for the moment.
Ankea showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ankea trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hohol 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.
Hohol controls Ankea momentarily but Ankea frees himself.
Ankea preventing the sweep.
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ankea advances position into side control!
Hohol is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Hohol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hohol is not content to let Ankea control the position.
Hohol wants to control but Ankea postures up.
Ankea is chipping away with strikes.
Ankea trying to control the action but Hohol is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hohol wants to control but Ankea postures up.
Hohol is trying to get back to half guard.
Ankea throws a strike aimed at the side of Hohol's head but Hohol avoids it well.
Hohol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hohol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hohol looks to land a strike but Ankea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol lands a couple of elbows.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ankea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ankea is trying to keep Hohol in close.
Honza Hohol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hohol wants to control from the top but Ankea keeps moving.
Ankea keeping full guard, as Hohol tries to pass.
Ankea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hohol trying to control but Ankea is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ankea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bundi Ankea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Honza Hohol.
I've got Hohol 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol!

 

 
 
 
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