Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoola throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range. #CL#
Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Newman.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoola is fighting to break Newman's control of his arms but Newman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Newman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Hoola is pulling down on Newman's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hoola has his foot on Newman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newman works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newman content to stall in guard here.
Newman looking to pass the guard.
Newman wants to control from the top but Hoola keeps moving.
Newman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoola has wrist control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoola 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.
Newman wants to pass the guard but Hoola is keeping the position.#SU2#
Newman stands up from Hoola's guard - Newman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hoola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Newman pushes Hoola up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newman walks away with a smile on his face. Hoola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman slips a straight right by Hoola.#CL2#
Newman closes the distance and pushes Hoola back into the cage.
Hoola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newman up against the cage.#T3#
Hoola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoola swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Newman breaks the clinch.
Newman's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Newman moves out of range as Hoola strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newman is defended easily by Hoola.
Hoola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Newman has Hoola up against the cage in a clinch.
Newman blocking some punches. #T4#
Hoola lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newman blocking some punches.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoola keeps control of Newman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Newman to work. #BC2#
Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hoola gets tackled into the cage by Newman. Newman maintains the clinch.
Hoola stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newman blocks a body shot from Hoola.
Newman looking to stall.
Hoola tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie Newman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hoola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Newman misses with a combination #CL#
and Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Newman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Newman landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoola controls Newman momentarily but Newman frees himself. #SUB#
Hoola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newman content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola keeping full guard, as Newman tries to pass. #T1#
Hoola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoola is trying to hold Newman in close to prevent damage but Newman has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Hoola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newman passes to full mount!
Hoola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground.
Newman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jamie Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newman wants to control the pace but Hoola is squirming around nicely.
Hoola tries to improve his position but instead Newman has taken his back!
Newman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hoola trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Hoola showing good submission defense here.
Newman controlling the position well here. Hoola rolled but Newman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hoola is in bad spot here.
Newman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Newman misses with a punch to the head.
Newman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Newman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hoola defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hoola trying to control the position but Newman manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Newman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hoola knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hoola for a finish. #SUB2#
Newman is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hoola won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Newman off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Newman!

Event: TD 10
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Hoola tries to land a front kick but Yelisey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoola tries to clinch up but Yelisey circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Yelisey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoola lands with a cross.
Yelisey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Yelisey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A leg kick checked by Yelisey.
Yelisey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelisey walks into a jab.
Hoola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ray Hoola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yelisey! But no joy.
Hoola is looking to clinch but Yelisey is avoiding it.
Hoola wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yelisey! But no joy.
Hoola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yelisey on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yelisey 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.
Yelisey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoola tries to clinch but Yelisey is having none of it.
Yelisey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Hoola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoola. Yelisey does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hoola pushes Yelisey up against the ropes in a clinch.#T3#
Good body shot from Hoola.
Hoola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hoola breaks the clinch.
A big left from Hoola misses.
Yelisey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Hoola.
Hoola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Yelisey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoola fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yelisey! But no joy.#T4##CL#
Hoola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoola.
Hoola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hoola trying to control the position but instead, Yelisey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoola into the ropes.
Hoola stalling in the clinch.
Yelisey has Hoola pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hoola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
Hoola struggles to land a body shot inside as Yelisey controls his hands.
Hoola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that round.
That's time! Hoola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hoola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yelisey momentarily.
Hoola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yelisey throws out a counter right but Hoola avoids it with no problem.
Hoola tries to clinch but Yelisey moves out of range.
A left lands for Hoola.
Hoola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoola scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yelisey feints a counter leg kick.
Hoola scores with a nice head shot.
Hoola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelisey can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hoola throws a series of strikes that have Yelisey backpedaling.
Yelisey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoola.
Hoola backing away here, and Yelisey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yelisey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yelisey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yelisey's head.#CL#
Hoola clinches with his opponent.
Hoola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Hoola stalling against the ropes.
Hoola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hoola tries to work over Yelisey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yelisey is keeping busy.
Hoola is working Yelisey over against the ropes.
Hoola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yelisey backwards.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yelisey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoola prevents it.
Hoola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T3#
Yelisey can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Hoola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoola leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Hoola stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Hoola.
Hoola taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Hoola.
Hoola throws a right hand that Yelisey ducks under and follows up with a left that Yelisey also avoids with ease.
Yelisey takes one on the button.#T4#
Hoola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hoola has Yelisey up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yelisey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perov Yelisey.
Yelisey takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoola lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoola lands a nice uppercut.
Hoola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yelisey.
Hoola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yelisey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Yelisey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoola tries to clinch there but Yelisey circles away.
Yelisey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoola wants to clinch.
Yelisey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola tries to clinch but Yelisey is having none of it.
Yelisey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ray Hoola is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1##CL#
Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yelisey's elbow.
Yelisey is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Hoola breaks from the clinch.
Hoola digs a good hook to Yelisey's body.
Hoola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yelisey.
Yelisey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoola lands the left hand.
Hoola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yelisey moves away.
Yelisey unleashes a big counter combination but Hoola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Hoola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yelisey.
Hoola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yelisey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yelisey has time to react.
Yelisey keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yelisey dodges the punch combination from Hoola.
Yelisey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Hoola tries to clinch up but Yelisey circles away and keeps his distance.
Yelisey throws a counter combo.
Yelisey takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Ray Hoola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Hoola.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yelisey up against the ropes.
Yelisey is looking for a takedown.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yelisey is working for takedown but Hoola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perov Yelisey.
Hoola tries a body shot but Yelisey blocks it.
Hoola looking to stall.
Hoola is looking to control Yelisey's arms but Yelisey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoola has his back to the ropes.
Hoola tries to stall but Yelisey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Hoola.
Hoola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yelisey's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoola is looking to clinch but Yelisey is avoiding it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hoola!
Our winner, Ray Hoola, 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: EMPIRE 20: Johnson vs Kakuzo
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Hoola with a nice cross.
Hoola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Hoola lands.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoola as he jumps to the side.
Hoola lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab lands there for Hoola.#ROC2#Jr is rocked!#CL2#
Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hoola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoola pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoola clobbers Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hoola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoola stalling.
Hoola lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jr looking for a takedown.
Jr wants a takedown.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Hoola.
A right hand to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoola counters with a three punch combo that has Jr backing up. Jr nods at Hoola to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jr is breathing heavily.
Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hoola.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoola throws a combination. Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoola scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoola, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Hoola moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoola presses Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
Hoola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jr up against the cage.
Jr tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoola stalls.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Hoola.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ray Hoola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hoola connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Hoola takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoola is leaning against Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Hoola.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoola.
Hoola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Hoola breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jr's head.#TD#
Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoola's guard.
Hoola pulls Jr in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hoola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES2#
Hoola kicks Jr off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hoola manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back 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!
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Hoola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Hoola moves into the clinch successfully.
Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoola after a bit of a struggle.
Hoola taking a breather.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoola scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ray Hoola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoola is struggling to control the position.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Jr is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Hoola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jr looking for a takedown.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Hoola.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoola.
A body shot lands from Hoola. #BC2#
Hoola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Hoola darts in and clinches Jr up against the cage.
Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoola prevents it. #T3##BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jr or not.
Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoola pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Hoola clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Hoola.
Hoola stalls. #BC2#
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoola scores with a one two! Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Hoola pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoola.
Hoola scores with a hook to the body.
Jr being controlled against the cage.
Hoola lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Jr's head.
Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Hoola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola 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#
Hoola lands with a right hand.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hoola shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Hoola moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Jr.
Hoola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoola presses Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jr or not.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoola has Jr pushed against the cage.
Hoola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jr letting Hoola take a breather here.
Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoola is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hoola.
Hoola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
Hoola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoola prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoola effectively controlling the action here.
Hoola working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Hoola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoola.
Hoola lands a really nice looking cross but Jr seems unphased.
Hoola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Hoola pushes Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Hoola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoola lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Hoola as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hoola.
Hoola stalling the fight.
Hoola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoola digs a right hand into Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jr's gas tank.
Hoola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Hoola. #BC2#
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jr needs to keep his hands up - Hoola had a free shot at his head there.
George Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
Hoola takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr being controlled against the cage.
Hoola stalls.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Jr's head.
Hoola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Jr is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jr to the mat. Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoola trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
Hoola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Hoola drops back looking for a leg! Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jr manages to kick Hoola off! Hoola jumps back into Jr's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoola 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hoola!
A very excited looking Ray Hoola 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: EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Hoola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spenser now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoola misses with an uppercut. Spenser saw that one coming.
Hoola tries to clinch but Spenser is having none of it.
Spenser appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spenser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoola.
A swing and a miss from Hoola.
Spenser lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Hoola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spenser appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spenser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoola digs a good body shot into Spenser's ribs.#CL#
Hoola moves into the clinch.#T1#
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spenser as Hoola tries to tie him up.
Hoola stalling against the cage.
Spenser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoola works on Spenser's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hoola breaks the clinch.
Hoola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spenser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL#
Hoola rushes Spenser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Spenser tries to circle away but Hoola has him pinned against the cage.
Spenser tries to work over Hoola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola tries to work over Spenser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hoola fails to land.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Hoola misses with some punches.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoola struggles to land a body shot inside as Spenser controls his hands.
Hoola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoola lands a right hand.
Hoola avoiding damage. #T3#
Hoola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Spenser.
A right hand to the body from Hoola. #TD#
Hoola manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hoola looking for a guillotine here but Spenser defends easily.
Hoola is trying to control the position but Spenser postures up.
Spenser throwing strikes but missing.
Hoola is trying to keep Spenser in close. #T4#
Hoola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spenser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spenser distracts Hoola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spenser with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hoola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spenser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spenser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spenser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoola pulls Spenser in close to his closed guard and prevents Spenser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoola trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoola throws a body punch but Spenser moves out of range.
Spenser keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spenser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ray Hoola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Hoola misses
and Spenser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoola thinking.
Hoola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Spenser misses.
Hoola lands with a right hand.
Hoola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spenser can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Spenser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoola misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
Hoola stalling in the clinch.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Spenser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoola.
Spenser blocks a body shot from Hoola.
Hoola wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Spenser has had enough of the clinch but Hoola keeps him there for the moment.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hoola as the two fighters clinch.
Spenser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Spenser cracks Hoola with a nice body shot.
Spenser misses with a body punch.
Spenser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Spenser.
Spenser takes a shot to the head.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Spenser's head.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Spenser controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Spenser.
Spenser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Spenser tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spenser letting Hoola take a breather here.
Hoola misses with a punch on the inside.
Spenser tries to pull guard but Hoola won't allow it.
Hoola is trying to stall.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spenser working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Spenser drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoola passes into half guard.
Hoola controlling the action here. #T4#
Spenser trying to hold on to Hoola's head to control him but Hoola postures up. #SUB#
Hoola is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hoola seems to be working for a kimura but Spenser defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spenser is not content to let Hoola control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoola tries to bum rush Spenser with a series of wild strikes but Spenser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoola misses with a lunging right hand
and Spenser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoola throws a combination that misses
and Spenser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoola throws a sloppy body shot
and Spenser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spenser.
Spenser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spenser counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenser swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoola.
Spenser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoola with a body shot.
Hoola doesn't manage to clinch there - Spenser circles away.
Hoola tries to clinch there but Spenser circles away.
Hoola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spenser let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Spenser has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spenser takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spenser slips a straight right by Hoola.
Spenser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Spenser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Hoola is looking to clinch but Spenser is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Spenser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoola misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Hoola misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Spenser misses.
Hoola moves to clinch but Spenser breaks away
and Spenser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spenser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoola rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoola throws a hook but Spenser avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Hoola closes the distance and pushes Spenser back into the cage.
Spenser drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spenser up against the cage.
Hoola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spenser's efforts to push away.
Spenser tries to pull guard but Hoola holds him up against the cage and eventually Spenser drops back down to his feet.
Hoola controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spenser is keeping busy.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Hoola manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Spenser.
Spenser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spenser is trying to pull guard but Hoola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Spenser.
Spenser fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spenser prevents a body shot from Hoola. #BC2#
Spenser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Ray Hoola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spenser prevents a body shot from Hoola.
AJ Spenser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spenser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spenser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoola's elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EMPIRE 13: Johnson v Dominguez
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1##CL#
Honghui moves into the clinch.#BC#
Honghui breaks from the clinch.
Honghui looks to land a right hand but Hoola moved out of range.#CL#
Honghui closes the distance and pushes Hoola back into the cage.
Hoola has a couple of punches blocked by Honghui. #BC#
Honghui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honghui connects with a right hand. Hoola shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Ray Hoola has been cut.
Honghui looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Honghui pounces like a tiger and cracks Hoola with a vicious hook! Hoola is down but not out! Honghui follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chang Honghui!

Event: EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Hoola throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Hoola.
Hoola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hoola misses with a two punch combination.
Hoola swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Hoola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoola works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Hoola tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Hoola working aggressively here.
Hoola blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoola's elbow.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoola.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoola blocking some punches.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hoola has Lee pushed against the cage.
Hoola blocking some punches. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Hoola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoola lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee keeps control of Hoola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoola.
Hoola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Hoola misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoola.
Hoola blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Hoola is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Hoola into the cage.#T3#
Hoola taking a breather.
Hoola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hoola manages to break the clinch.
Hoola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ray Hoola has been cut.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Hoola counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoola tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Hoola misses with a right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Hoola is rocked!
Hoola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoola.
Hoola connects with a single shot there.
Hoola tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Hoola is out of range.
Hoola misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Hoola tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoola misses with an uppercut
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Woo Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Hoola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hoola stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoola misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Ray Hoola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee moves out of range as Hoola strikes.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee throws out a counter right but Hoola avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hoola moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Hoola wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee lands with a cross.
Oh Hoola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Ray Hoola's cut is getting worse.
Hoola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Hoola is looking for a counter combo.
Hoola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoola seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoola misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a huge left! Hoola is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lee isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hoola from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shi Woo Lee!
Shi Woo Lee bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Riak misses with a hook. Hoola ducked under it nicely.
Riak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hoola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riak.
Hoola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riak.
Riak throws a hook but Hoola avoids it easily.
Riak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola moves away from the strike by Riak.
Hoola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoola lands a jab to the head.
Riak misses with an uppercut. Hoola saw that one coming.
Hoola connects with a single shot there.
Hoola wants to clinch.#T1#
Riak misses with an uppercut.
Hoola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Hoola.
Riak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riak misses with a takedown attempt - Hoola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoola stuns Riak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuol Riak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoola tries to clinch but Riak is having none of it.
Riak swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoola.
Riak misses with a straight right. #T2#
Hoola moves out of range as Riak strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoola! #CL2#
Hoola has closed the distance and engaged Riak in a clinch.
Hoola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Riak jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riak fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuol Riak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riak tries to pull guard but Hoola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riak is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoola's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riak is keeping busy.
Riak tries to pull guard but Hoola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riak fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riak jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riak jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Riak jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Riak around his waist. Riak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riak is trying to pull guard but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Riak is trying to pull guard but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Hoola lands a body punch.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Riak is keeping busy.
Hoola avoiding damage.
Hoola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riak backwards.
Hoola tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Riak avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Hoola leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Riak blocks a body shot from Hoola.
Hoola is looking to control Riak's arms but Riak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoola has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Hoola.#CL#
Riak closes the distance and clinches.
Hoola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riak backwards. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoola blocks a jab.
Riak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoola. Hoola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoola wants to clinch.
Hoola throws a right and a left that Riak avoids nicely.
Riak staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola 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#
Riak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoola.
Hoola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Hoola.
As Riak backs off Hoola throws a huge counter combo but Riak manages to avoid it all.
Hoola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ray Hoola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riak throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoola.
Hoola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riak.
Hoola tries to clinch there but Riak circles away.
Hoola slips under a jab.
Hoola scores with a jab to the head.
Hoola lands an overhand right.
Hoola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Riak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riak has Hoola in his guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Riak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Riak looking for a guillotine here but Hoola defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riak keeping moving, preventing Hoola from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoola trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Hoola looking to control.
Hoola 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.
Riak trying to control but Hoola is working from the bottom.
Hoola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riak is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hoola looking for a guillotine here but Riak defends easily. #SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a leg! Hoola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoola manages to kick Riak off! Riak jumps back into Hoola's guard.
Riak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoola pulls Riak in to control the position. #SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riak postures up in Hoola's guard and throws a big left but Hoola blocks it. #SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoola controls Riak momentarily but Riak frees himself. #T4#
Riak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hoola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Riak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riak preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riak cracks Hoola with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riak postures up and lands a big shot to Hoola's brow.
Hoola working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuol Riak dominated that second round.
That's time! Riak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Riak looks to land a left hand but Hoola moved out of range nicely.
Riak looks to land a right hand but Hoola moved out of range.
As Riak backs off Hoola throws a huge counter combo but Riak manages to avoid it all.
Riak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Hoola gets caught napping as Riak dives in and scores a takedown. Hoola manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Riak 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.
Riak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riak trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hoola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a leg! Hoola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoola manages to kick Riak off! Riak jumps back into Hoola's guard. #SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a leg! Hoola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoola manages to kick Riak off! Riak jumps back into Hoola's guard. #T1#
Hoola is trying to control the position but Riak postures up.
Hoola is controlling Riak's posture.#SUB#
Riak 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.
Hoola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoola wants to stand but Riak is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hoola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Riak drops back looking for a leg! Hoola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoola manages to kick Riak off! Riak jumps back into Hoola's guard.
Riak wants to control from the top but Hoola keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hoola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ray Hoola seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Riak misses the jab.#CL#
Riak pushes Hoola up against the cage in a clinch.
Riak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoola smiles and moves away.
Hoola misses with a double jab.
Hoola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Hoola's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoola enables Riak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hoola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoola keeping moving, preventing Riak from controlling successfully.
Hoola looking to control. #T4##SUB#
Riak 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.
Hoola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Hoola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Riak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Riak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuol Riak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riak trying to control but Hoola is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA 🏝️ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: QFC Tournament 1106 Round 4
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Toehold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoola's guard.
Hoola trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Hoola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hoola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hoola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toehold passes Hoola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toehold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toehold.
Hoola pushes Toehold off looking to stand but Toehold dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Hoola is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Toehold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoola wants to get back to his feet.
Hoola tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Hoola keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Hoola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoola manages to get to full guard.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hoola wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Hoola working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Toehold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toehold thinking.
Hoola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Toehold.
Hoola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoola fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Toehold clinches up against the cage.
Toehold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola gets underhooks to prevent Toehold's takedown attempt.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Toehold avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Hoola taking a breather. #T4#
Hoola tries to circle away but Toehold has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Toehold.
Toehold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toehold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Toehold moves forwards but Hoola connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Toehold darts in and clinches Hoola up against the cage.
Toehold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toehold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoola swivels and escapes.
As Toehold backs off Hoola throws a huge counter combo but Toehold manages to avoid it all.
Hoola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoola.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toehold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Toehold will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Toehold instigates a clinch.
Hoola lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toehold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Toehold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toehold ducks under a wild hook from Hoola.#CL#
Toehold rushes Hoola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toehold fails to pull guard.
Hoola is trying to break the clinch but Toehold is controlling him.
Hoola wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola is trying to maintain a safe position but Toehold gets an underhook and turns Hoola into the cage.
Hoola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toehold's elbow.
Hoola misses with some punches.
Hoola is trying to maintain a safe position but Toehold gets an underhook and turns Hoola into the cage.#TD#
Toehold turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Toehold trying to control the position but Hoola is working away. #SUB#
Toehold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toehold controls the position from side control.
Hoola tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Hoola stops Toehold from passing to mount. #SUB#
Toehold is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoola has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoola tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoola can't do much from the bottom here.
Toehold tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hoola's legs.
Toehold takes a little break here. Hoola wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoola is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tommy Toehold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toehold advances to mount. #T3#
Toehold tries to push Hoola's head away but Hoola is holding on tight.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Hoola is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toehold controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Toehold has control of Hoola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hoola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Toehold controlling from mount.
Hoola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoola's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hoola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Toehold dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoola, as that shot connected.
Toehold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoola is fending him off so far but Toehold persists. Nope, Hoola circles away and we're back to standing.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray Hoola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toehold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoola circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toehold. Toehold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toehold is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Toehold takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toehold. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoola digs a good hook to Toehold's body.
Nice defenses there by Toehold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hoola wants to clinch up but Toehold keeps it at a distance.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Hoola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toehold fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Toehold instigates a clinch.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Toehold.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toehold.
Toehold prevents Hoola from breaking the clinch.
Hoola tries to work over Toehold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toehold misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toehold shoots in for a double leg but Hoola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Hoola stuffs the takedown.
Tommy Toehold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Hoola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Hoola tries to keep at a distance but Toehold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoola wants to stall.
Hoola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toehold struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoola controls his hands.
Toehold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toehold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Hoola trying to control the position but instead, Toehold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoola into the cage.
Hoola leaning against his opponent.
Hoola tries a body shot but Toehold blocks it.
Hoola misses with a body punch.
Toehold prevents a body shot from Hoola.
Toehold jumps guard but Hoola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoola lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Toehold fails to land.
Hoola is leaning against Toehold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Hoola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toehold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoola lands with a nice combination. Toehold backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheers as Hoola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toehold doesn't seem phased though.
Hoola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Toehold closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Hoola.
Tommy Toehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toehold backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toehold 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ray Hoola!

Ray Hoola wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ray Hoola 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: QFC Tournament 1106 Round 3
Date: Jun 30, 2022

#R1#
Truck with a poor takedown
and Truck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truck tries for a takedown but Hoola circles away easily
and Hoola counters with a straight right hand.
Hoola throws a combination. Truck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Truck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoola, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Truck as Hoola tries to tie him up.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Truck avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Truck is trying to force a seperation but Hoola has the dominant position.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fire Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Truck or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoola wants to stall.
Hoola looking to stall.
Hoola is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Truck has denied him.
Truck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoola after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Truck has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Truck has Hoola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Truck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoola scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hoola.
Truck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoola is defending well.
Hoola wants to break free but Truck has control.
Hoola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoola stalling in the clinch but Truck improves position.
The referee calls for Hoola to work.
Truck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoola digs a right hand into Truck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Truck's gas tank.
Truck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Truck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Truck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hoola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Truck is keeping the position for now.
Hoola trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Truck lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hoola trying to control but Truck is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Hoola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Truck, up you get! #CL2#
Hoola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoola lands a body shot.
Hoola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Truck is working for takedown but Hoola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Truck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Truck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Hoola controlling from the top position.
Hoola tries to free his leg and advance position but Truck is retaining full guard.
Hoola wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoola trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoola stopping the sweep attempt from Truck.#SUB#
Truck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoola is aware though and is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoola trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoola works over Truck's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoola works over Truck's head and body with a nice combination.
Fire Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoola tests Truck's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Truck gets a clinch.
Truck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoola to keep the fight standing.
Hoola is leaning against Truck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoola tries to stall but Truck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hoola throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Hoola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Truck, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoola misses with a body punch.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoola is defending well for now.
Hoola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fire Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Truck controls the action.
Truck wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Truck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoola tries to break the clinch but Truck is controlling the position. #T1#
Truck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoola smiles and moves away.
Truck dives in and grabs Hoola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoola pushes down on Truck's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoola is leaning against Truck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Truck throws an elbow that misses.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truck.
Hoola looking to slow down the pace here.
Truck goes for a takedown attempt but Hoola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Hoola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Truck, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoola is trying to break the clinch but Truck is controlling him.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoola is leaning against Truck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Truck's ribcage. Truck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoola wants to stall.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Truck avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Ray Hoola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hoola rushes Truck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Truck trying to stall but Hoola improves his position.
Truck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Truck keeps control of Hoola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Truck avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truck tries to pull guard but Hoola holds him up against the cage and eventually Truck drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Hoola. #T3#
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoola is defending well for now.#BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch.
Hoola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Hoola instigates a clinch.
Hoola lands with a right to the head.
Truck has Hoola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Truck drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Truck is looking for a triangle but Hoola pushes his legs off easily.
Truck throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Hoola is looking to pass into half guard but Truck pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Truck is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hoola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Truck passes into side control.
Hoola struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Truck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Truck looks up at the clock and then as Hoola takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Truck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truck trying to control the action but Hoola is working from the bottom.
Hoola is trying to control Truck's posture but Truck avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hoola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Truck takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoola digs a good body shot into Truck's ribs.
Hoola cracks Truck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Truck misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoola counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Truck gets tackled into the cage by Hoola. Hoola maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Hoola.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoola.
Truck can't get the takedown.
Hoola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoola lands a body punch. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch.
Ray Hoola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Truck clinches. #TD#
Truck wants the takedown. Hoola is fighting it off but Truck persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoola's guard against the cage.

Hoola is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Truck presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoola looking to stall.
Hoola scores with a hook to the body.
Hoola taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoola looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoola.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hoola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Truck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fire Truck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck is trying to drag Hoola to the mat but Hoola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Truck or not.
Hoola looking to stall.
Hoola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Truck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Truck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoola.
Hoola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truck backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Truck as Hoola tries to tie him up. #T3#
Truck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Truck looking for a takedown.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Truck is keeping busy.
Truck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Hoola. #TD#
Truck gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hoola regains guard. #SUB2#
Hoola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Truck defends it easily.
Hoola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Truck's guard. #REVB##T4##SU2#
Hoola gets to his feet. Truck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Truck with a poor takedown
and Hoola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Truck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hoola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ray Hoola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoola throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Hoola clinches up with Truck and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoola lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoola stalling in the clinch but Truck improves position.
Fire Truck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoola prevents a body shot from Truck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoola 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ray Hoola!

Ray Hoola wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ray Hoola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 1106 Round 2
Date: Jun 29, 2022

#R1#
Jared scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Ray Hoola has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jared. Hoola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jared keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoola wants to clinch up but Jared keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Hoola clinches up with Jared and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jareds head. #TD2#
Jared wants the takedown. Hoola is fighting it off but Jared persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoola's guard against the cage.
Hoola is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoola keeping moving, preventing Jared from controlling successfully.
Hoola wants to sweep here but Jared controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hoola is looking for a triangle but Jared pushes his legs off easily.
Jared trying to control but Hoola is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jared showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hoola has control of Jared's left arm, preventing Jared from doing any damage.
Jared looking to pass the guard.
Hoola wants to stand and escape but Jared is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Hoola is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jared is aware though and is defending well.
Hoola keeping moving, preventing Jared from controlling successfully.
Hoola is adopting a defensive guard.
Jared trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Hoola has managed to clinch.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jared's elbow.
Hoola lands a left hand.
Hoola struggles to land a body shot inside as Jared controls his hands. #TD2#
Jared gets control of Hoola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jared will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hoola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jared manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoola has Jared in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Jared decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoola, up you get! #T3#
Hoola misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Hoola.
Hoola misses with a combination #CL2#
and Jared holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoola digs a right hand into Jared's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jared's gas tank.
Hoola gets underhooks to prevent Jared's takedown attempt.
Jared takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hoola breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Jared instigates a clinch.
Hoola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jared prevents a body shot from Hoola.
Jared has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jared looks winded!
Jared being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Hoola tries to work over Jared's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoola pushes Jared back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoola can't find room to land a body shot as Jared controls the action. #TD2#
Jared jumps into guard, dragging Hoola to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jared is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hoola controls Jared momentarily but Jared frees himself.
Hoola controlling Jared's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray Hoola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Hoola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jared takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jared manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hoola gets tackled into the cage by Jared. Jared maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hoola pushes Jared up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoola stalling in the clinch but Jared improves position.
Hoola misses with a body punch.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jared's ribcage. Jared let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoola lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hoola.
Hoola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hoola on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoola. #TD2#
Jared has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoola uses from the top position. #T1#
Hoola 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.
Hoola trying to control but Jared is working from the bottom.
Hoola is stalling in the full guard.
Hoola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jared looking to control.
Hoola wants to control from the top but Jared keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoola looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hoola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jared manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoola has Jared in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hoola has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jared is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hoola.
Hoola can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hoola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU2#
Jared decides to stand back up. Jared steps back and let's Hoola get back to his feet.#CL2#
Jared gets a clinch.
Jared drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoola pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Hoola gets a clinch.
A short right from Hoola on the inside.
Jared wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoola slows down the pace here.
Hoola keeps control of Jared as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Jared takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Jared lands a takedown into guard.

Hoola has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jared has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jared is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike.
Hoola lands with a left to the head.
Jared wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Hoola misses with a punch to the body.
Hoola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jared up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jareds head.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jared or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Hoola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jared throws a body kick that misses.
Hoola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray Hoola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hoola clinches up with Jared and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoola swinging wildly here. #CL#
Hoola clinches up with Jared and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jared backwards.
Hoola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoola struggles to land a body shot inside as Jared controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola digs a right hand into Jared's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jared's gas tank.
Hoola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ray Hoola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jared blocks a body shot from Hoola. #T1#
Hoola lands a hook that snaps the head of Jared backwards.
Jared has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoola after a bit of a struggle.
Hoola lands a left hand.
Jared has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray Hoola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Jared.
Jared takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jareds head.
Hoola slows down the pace here.
Hoola lands an uppercut.
Hoola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jared can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Hoola as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Hoola manages to break the clinch.
Hoola dips to his left and cracks Jared with an uppercut!
Jared drops his hands momentarily and Hoola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Jared clinches up with Hoola and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hoola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jared is trying to drag Hoola to the mat but Hoola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Jared pulls guard.
Max Jared has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Hoola gets to his feet. Jared looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hoola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Hoola.
Ray Hoola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hoola clinches up against the cage.
Hoola cracks Jared with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoola.
Hoola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoola presses Jared against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jared swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoola uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hoola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Hoola - that landed with a thud.
Hoola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jared backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoola.
Hoola pushes Jared back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoola scores with a hook to the body.
Hoola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoola lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoola.
Hoola presses Jared against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jared backwards. #T4#
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
Hoola lands a left hand.
Hoola has Jared pressed against the cage.
Hoola gets through Jared's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jared up against the cage.
Jared tries to pull guard but Hoola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoola lands with a left to the head.
Hoola lands a body shot.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Max Jared has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoola cracks Jared with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ray Hoola!

Ray Hoola wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ray Hoola, 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: QFC Tournament 1106 Round 1
Date: Jun 28, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hyman has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Hoola gets caught flat footed, as Hyman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Hoola has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hyman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hoola tries to throw a body punch but Hyman avoids it by throwing Hoola back against the cage.
Hyman tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoola has Hyman pushed against the cage.
Hyman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoola misses with the head strike.
Hyman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Hoola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hyman tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Hoola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoola lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##CL#
Hyman clinches up against the cage.
Hyman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoola walks away with a smile on his face. Hyman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Hyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hoola gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hyman to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Hoola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hyman tries to break free but Hoola pushes him back against the cage.
Hyman working hard to break the clinch.
Hoola lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Hyman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Hoola.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyman being controlled against the cage.
Hyman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Hyman wants the takedown. Hoola is fighting it off but Hyman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoola's guard against the cage.

Hoola has his feet on Hyman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ray Hoola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoola looks to throw the jab but Hyman is out of range. #CL2#
Hoola clinches up against the cage.
Hyman is looking for a takedown.
Hyman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoola to keep the fight standing.
Hyman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoola to keep the fight standing.
Hoola leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoola tries to score a body lock takedown but Hyman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Hoola keeps control of Hyman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoola misses with a body punch. #TD#
Hyman lands a takedown into guard.

Hoola kicks Hyman off and gets to his feet.
Hyman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoola tries to close the distance and clinch but Hyman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hyman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Hyman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hoola makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoola enables Hyman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Hoola is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Still in the clinch, Hoola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hyman is keeping busy.
Hoola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hyman tries to pull guard but Hoola won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Hoola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoola scores with a sloppy right hand. Hyman should have avoided that one.
Hoola scores with a jab to the head.
Hoola scores with a punch to the head.
Hoola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hyman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hoola as Hyman shoots in.
It seemed like Hoola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Hyman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hoola manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoola throws a sloppy body shot
and Hyman counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Hyman closes the distance and clinches.
Hoola struggles to land a body shot inside as Hyman controls his hands.
Hoola lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoola swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoola is leaning against Hyman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Hoola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoola.
Hyman is trying to break the clinch but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Hoola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ray Hoola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hyman gets control of Hoola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hyman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hyman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hyman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoola on the ground.#SUB2#
Hoola 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. #T2#
Hoola wants to control from the top but Hyman keeps moving.
Hyman working a defensive guard but Hoola passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hoola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hyman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoola in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Hyman tries to get to full guard but Hoola has control of the leg.
Hoola not doing much here.
Hoola tries to pass to full mount but Hyman defends it.
Hoola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyman keeps working.
Hoola moves nicely into side control.
Hyman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hyman tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hyman tries to buck Hoola off but Hoola is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoola trying to control the action but Hyman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hoola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hyman is trying to work for a sweep but Hoola has mounted him!#SUB2#
Hoola working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Hoola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hyman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoola blocks the body kick.
Hyman scores with a jab to the body.
Hoola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Hyman counters by clinching up.
Hoola prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Hoola breaks from the clinch.
Hoola pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hyman back to the cage. Hoola follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hoola connects with a looping right hand.
Hoola swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hyman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hyman working hard to break the clinch.
Hoola working aggressively here. #T1#
Hyman tries to break free but Hoola pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hyman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoola. Hyman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoola tries to clinch up but Hyman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoola pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hyman back to the cage. Hoola follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hoola works the jab nicely.
Hyman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoola as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buster Hyman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Hoola misses with a straight right.
Hoola throws a combination that misses
and Hyman counters with a three punch combo that has Hoola backing up. Hoola nods at Hyman to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoola stuffs the takedown attempt from Hyman. Hyman gets slowly back to his feet.
Hyman tries to clinch up.
Hyman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hyman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoola misses with a double jab.
Hyman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyman.
Hoola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoola stuns Hyman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hyman shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoola sprawls well. He's pushed Hyman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hyman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoola. #T3#
Hyman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoola circles away.
A jab from Hoola does it's job there.
Hyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hyman gets tackled into the cage by Hoola. Hoola maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoola is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hyman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoola blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Hyman jumps guard but Hoola stands there with Hyman around his waist. Hyman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hoola.
Hoola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Hoola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hoola lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyman backwards.
Hoola trying to stall but Hyman improves his position.
Hyman is trying to pull guard but Hoola has him pressed against the cage.
Hoola lands a body punch.
Hoola doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hoola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buster Hyman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Hoola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoola punishes Hyman's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoola 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ray Hoola!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ray Hoola!

Ray Hoola wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ray Hoola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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