Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Man shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Man shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Taylor working for submissions but it's allowed Man to get to half guard.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Taylor tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Taylor is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!#T2#
Man wants to control his opponent's hands but Taylor gets his hands free.
Taylor wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Taylor not allowing Man to control his hands.
Taylor keeps control of the position easily here as Man tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Taylor looking for the choke from the back.
Man is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Man has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Man right now. #T3#
Man is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Taylor trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Taylor looking for the choke but no joy.
Taylor avoiding Man 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Man is really stuck here.
Taylor throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Taylor keeps control of the position as Man tries to break free.
Taylor trying to control.
Taylor biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Man is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man walks into a left hand. #T1#
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Taylor cracks Man with a good jab.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Man fails with the takedown
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Man fails with the takedown
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Man misses with a takedown
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Man shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Taylor leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Taylor.#T2##TD2#
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Man wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Man trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T4#
Taylor wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to control but Man manages to pass to mount!
Man looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Man lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#Taylor is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Man! Taylor is hurt baaadly! Man is firing away with more strikes - Taylor is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Man!
Stan Man is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Stan Man, 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: HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muller throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Man counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muller won't be happy with that.
Muller bucks up and tries to throw Man off but instead Man has got his back!#SUB#
Man has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Muller is defending well but eventually Man manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Muller has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stan Man!
After winning the bout, Stan Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL77
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a left to the body.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man wants to clinch
and Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lo looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well. #T1#
Man fails to land the takedown.
Stan Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo lands with a nice body punch.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Lo does it's job there.
Man walks into a left hand. #T2#
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Lo sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lo counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lo, as that shot connected.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Lo - just one landing. #T3#
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Man shoots and misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lo but Lo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Lo.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Lo lands a jab-cross combination.
Lo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Lo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Lo stalks Man and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Man's face. Man staggers backwards, shaken.
Mer Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Lo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.#CL2#
Lo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lo scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Lo presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Mer Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man goes for a double leg but Lo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lo continues to drive forward.
Lo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Man tries to pull guard but Lo won't allow it. #T1#
Man jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Man is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lo to the mat. Lo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lo is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lo trying to strike off his back.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Lo has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man works over Lo with some ground and pound from guard.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man controlling from the top position.
Lo controlling Man's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Man is in close to Lo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Man has gone for a leg lock! Lo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Man's guard.#REVB#
Lo wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The ground and pound from Lo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Man trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lo.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Man tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lo manages to move to mount!
Mer Lo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lo.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Lo. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Lo tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man fails with the takedown
and Lo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lo lands a jab to the nose.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Lo takes the fight into the clinch.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lo to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Lo on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lo.
Lo presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lo has Man pressed against the cage.
Lo is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lo scores with a shoulder strike.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A body shot lands from Lo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Lo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lo.
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lo!
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Lo coming out on top.#T3#
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lo punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Lo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man shoots and misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lo catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lo connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man with a poor takedown
and Lo counters with a straight right hand.
Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lo connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Man is rocked!
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!
Lo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Lo.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Lo closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Lo is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lo down to the mat. Lo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man misses with a combination
and Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Lo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lo 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercer is defended easily by Man.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Mercer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mercer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mercer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mercer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man cracks Mercer with a big right hand but Mercer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Mercer struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Man has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercer did well to prevent Man getting side control.#SUB2#
Mercer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer is looking to improve his position.
Man controlling the pace. #T3#
Man winds up and cracks Mercer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Mercer is rocked!#SUB#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?#SUB#
Man is working for a kimura but Mercer is defending it quite comfortably.
Mercer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mercer.
Man postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mercer covers up, he's hurt! Man keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Man and the ref steps in to end the fight! Man can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Man!
Stan Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.#TD#
Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mercer quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man not doing much here.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Mercer tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Man wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura here.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mercer is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Mercer wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mercer actively working from the bottom here.
Mercer trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Still in half guard, Man seems content to control.
Mercer is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura here.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Mercer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercer's head.
Mercer is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercer is defended easily by Man.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Mercer avoids it well and moves away.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Man. #TD#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mercer's guard.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mercer is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man prevents Mercer from improving his position.#T1#
Man wants to take a breather but Mercer is having none of it. #SUB#
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mercer is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man cracks Mercer with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Man connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Man works over Mercer with some ground and pound from guard.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mercer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Mercer is rocked!#SUB2#
Mercer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Man stacks Mercer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Man!
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?#SU#
Man stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mercer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Man controlling the pace.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Mercer's head.
Man lands a big elbow - Mercer is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Man!
Stan Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL66
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Man goes for a double leg but Lo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lo continues to drive forward.
Lo throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Lo pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lo lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lo slows down the pace here.
Lo lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Lo as the two fighters clinch.
Lo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lo prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lo.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lo just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lo lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lo.
Still in the clinch, Lo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Lo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lo.
A short right from Lo on the inside.
Lo slowing the pace effectively.
Man is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage.
Lo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lo lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Lo.
Lo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lo lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Man is trying to drag Lo to the mat but Lo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Man is breathing heavily.#TD#
Man lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lo is holding on to half guard well.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Man.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Lo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Lo defends the submission attempt.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well. #T3#
Lo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Man has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.
Lo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Lo has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lo tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position. #T4#
Nice strikes from Man there.
Lo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lo is continuing to stall.
Lo looking to control.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man cracks Lo with a solid left hand.
Lo is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Lo is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man tries to clinch but Lo is having none of it.
Lo throws a counter combo.
Man with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lo lands a shot to the body.
Lo effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Lo.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lo.
Lo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lo lands a body shot.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lo walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Lo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man fails with the takedown
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lo throws a shot to the body.
Man misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Lo is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lo stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Lo.
Lo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Man tries to pull guard but Lo won't allow it.
Lo is working Man over against the cage.
Lo just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Lo lands a body shot.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lo works on Man's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lo has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lo gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lo lands a body shot.
Lo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Lo. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Lo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lo gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Man takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mer Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a takedown
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##CL2#
Lo darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
A short right from Lo on the inside.
Mer Lo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Lo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lo. #ROC2#Man is rocked!
Lo lands with a left to the head.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lo.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Man can't get the takedown.
Lo gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Lo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lo to keep the fight standing.
Lo lands with a right to the head.
Lo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lo scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lo stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
Lo is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Lo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Man's best efforts.
Lo gets full guard.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Lo controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself. #T1#
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Lo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Lo wants to control but Man passes easily into half guard.
Lo trying to control here.
Lo tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.#T2#
Lo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man working Lo over with strikes.
Lo is holding on to half guard well.
Lo is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lo punching from the bottom.
Lo wants to control the action here but instead Man manages to pass to full mount!
Lo looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Lo reaches up to try and control the position but Man seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lo rolls and tries to escape and now Man has his back!
Man lands strikes to the head.
Man has the hooks in. Lo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Man's guard. Nice work there by Lo.
Lo chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Man keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lo cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Lo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lo defending well though.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lo trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lo is positioning himself well to prevent Man advancing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Lo!
A victorious Mer Lo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Hitsugaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Hitsugaya was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hitsugaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hitsugaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Hitsugaya misses #TD#
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hitsugaya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man is working Hitsugaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Man 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.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man passes Hitsugaya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hitsugaya wants to control but Man passes into side.
Hitsugaya is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Man is controlling him well.
Hitsugaya is trying to improve his position.
Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Man is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hitsugaya is trying to escape and Man transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hitsugaya is forced to tap! Nice work there by Man! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
Stan Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Man is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Man gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #T1#
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Man stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Man!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Man tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Man scores with punches from side control.
Man working away.
Jones tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Man wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Man is staying active.
Man wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man misses with the ground and pound.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Man scoring with strikes.
Man trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Man shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVB#
Man seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones passes into half guard.
Man wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man is trying to control but can't.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones advances position into side control!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Jones working away.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Man can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Man with a poor takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Jones clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Man controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Man gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Jones gets control of Man's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones looking to control. #T3#
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Man has Jones in his guard.#REVB#
Man keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Man controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVR#
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Stan Man did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jones forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#T1#
Man trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Man shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Man shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##TD#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jones is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Man wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Man is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Man passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Man passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Man working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Stan Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Man with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Man blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man to keep the fight standing.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Jones leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Man blocks an elbow strike from Jones. #TD#
Man ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Man no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Man is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.#T3##CL2#
Jones pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
Man works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Jones trying to control but Man postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Man escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Man!
Man fails to land a wild elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Caleb Jones!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Caleb Jones!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Caleb Jones!

Caleb Jones wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HRL51
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Caleb Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Man gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Man looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Man dominating with strikes here.
Man lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones reaches up to try and control the position but Man seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jones rolls and tries to escape and now Man has his back! #T2#
Man scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jones is looking for a way out.
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!
Jones covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Man working for a choke but Jones reverses nicely into Man 's guard.
Man controlling Jones's posture. #SUB2#
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Man is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Man looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Man controlling the position.
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 Caleb Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Man wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man cracks Jones with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jones is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones prevents Man from improving his position.
Jones is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Man wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Man shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Jones instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man passes into half guard.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Man advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB2#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Man scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Man passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! #SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Man's guard. A big mistake from Man there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Man has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!#T3#
Man tries to control but Jones manages to take his back.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Man manages to turn into his guard.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones pulls Man in to control the position. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Man drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stan Man.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HRL50
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Man tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Man is trying to pull guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Taylor is looking to cinch up a triangle. Man throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Taylor's body to avoid the submission. Taylor has instead reached around Man's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Taylor arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor retains his bantamweight title!
Colby Taylor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Villechaize quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Villechaize is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Villechaize is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize is still trying to improve position.
Villechaize has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Villechaize is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!
Villechaize is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Man just trying to survive but Villechaize is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man is trying to get back to his feet but Villechaize has full control of the position and if anything, Man has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Man trying to control the hands but Villechaize won't let him.
Man tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Villechaize looking to secure an arm triangle but Man defends it well. #T2#
Villechaize fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Villechaize thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Man bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Man landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man advances to half guard.
Man keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Villechaize with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Villechaize is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Villechaize trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up. #T3#
Villechaize is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Villechaize has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Villechaize's temple.
Villechaize wants to get back to full guard.
Villechaize manages to get to full guard.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Villechaize's head.#T4#
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Villechaize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villechaize keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Villechaize looking for a sweep. Not yet Villechaize, not yet.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Man gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Villechaize tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Villechaize tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg. #T1#
Villechaize is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Villechaize avoid being mounted?
Villechaize is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villechaize's head.
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villechaize is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
Villechaize gets full guard.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Villechaize looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Villechaize being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Villechaize trying to control the position.
Man tries to stand but Villechaize is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Villechaize is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Villechaize wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Villechaize looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man passes into half guard. #SUB#
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Man is trying to work for a kimura but Villechaize is defending well.
Man trying to control the action but Villechaize is working from the bottom.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Villechaize defends it.
Ground and pound from Man.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Villechaize is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Villechaize keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #T4#
Man passes Villechaize's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Villechaize looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Villechaize tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Villechaize's half guard.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Villechaize tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.#SUB#
Villechaize is defending against the submission attempts here by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is keen to just control but Villechaize is a slippery customer.#T1#
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villechaize is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Villechaize controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Villechaize trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Villechaize tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Villechaize looking to control.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Villechaize looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Man trying to control but Villechaize is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Villechaize dives in for a single leg takedown but Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Man feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Man wants to stand but Villechaize is controlling his posture from full guard.
Villechaize is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Villechaize is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Man cracks Villechaize with a solid left hand.
Man scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#Villechaize is rocked!
Man wants to control from the top but Villechaize keeps moving.
Villechaize is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Villechaize seems to have recovered his senses.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Villechaize is on top in guard. #REVB#
Man pulls Villechaize in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Man is looking for a triangle but Villechaize pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather.
Villechaize working some strikes from top position.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Man controls Villechaize momentarily but Villechaize frees himself.
Man seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Villechaize stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man tries to bench press Villechaize off him but Villechaize keeps the position.
Herve Villechaize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stan Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Natta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.#CL#
Natta closes the distance and clinches.
Man blocks a body shot from Natta.
Man prevents a body shot from Natta. #TD#
Natta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Natta pulls Man in close to his closed guard and prevents Man from doing any damage or advancing position.
Natta 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Man cracks Natta with a solid left hand.#T1#
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Natta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Man trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man tries to stand but Natta is controlling from the bottom.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Natta controlling Man's posture.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
Man trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Natta is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Natta throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Man tries to keep at a distance but Natta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man fails to pull guard. #T3#
Man fails to pull guard.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Natta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Natta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Man lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Natta is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Natta avoid being mounted?
Man is looking to advance position but Natta won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is keen to just control but Natta is a slippery customer.
Natta is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Natta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Man wants to take a breather but Natta is having none of it.
Natta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Natta keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Natta controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Natta throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Natta misses.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Natta slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Natta misses.
Natta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Natta, which made it look bad.
Man staying out of range there.
As Natta backs off Man throws a huge counter combo but Natta manages to avoid it all.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Natta has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Natta. #TD#
Natta jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Natta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Natta manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Natta's guard. #T1#
Natta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Natta has wrist control.
Natta looking to control.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man slips under a jab from Natta.
Natta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Natta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Natta moves into the clinch.#TD#
Natta successfully pulls guard.
Natta is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Natta trying to control the position.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Natta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Natta as Man shoots in.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Man slips under a jab.
Natta tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Natta misses with a body shot.
Natta misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Natta wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Natta is trying to control but can't.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Natta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man wants to pass to mount but Natta is defending the position.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Natta gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Natta gets a clinch.
Man tries to pull guard but Natta won't allow it.
Man tries to pull guard but Natta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Natta is defending well.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Natta is defending well.
Natta fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Natta successfully pulls guard.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
Man wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Natta is trying to keep Man in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Natta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Natta gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Natta misses with a body shot #TD2#
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Natta holds on and takes a little breather.
Natta looking to control.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Natta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man postures up. #T3#
Natta keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Natta.
Natta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Man slips a jab from Natta.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Natta as he avoids it easily.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Natta has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man. #T4#
Man blocks a body shot from Natta. #TD#
Natta pulls guard successfully.
Natta controlling the position.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Natta's guard.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man stands up over Natta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Man 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.
Man 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Natta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Natta 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
A relieved looking Marco Natta 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: HRL40
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Natta rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Natta is defending well.
Natta misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Man postures up in Natta's guard and throws a big left but Natta blocks it.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Natta trying to control the position.
Natta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zombie MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Man 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.
Natta controlling Man's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #T1#
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man stands and throws Natta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Natta is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Natta manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Natta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Natta is defending against the submission attempts here by Man. #T2#
Natta gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man postures up in Natta's guard and throws a big left but Natta blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Natta holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Natta's legs - danger averted.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Natta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Natta's head.#SUB2#
Natta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man works over Natta with some ground and pound from guard.
Man passes Natta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Man trying to control from Natta's half guard. Natta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Man works over Natta with some ground and pound from guard.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Natta wants to control but Man passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Stan Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Natta has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Natta misses with a hook.#CL2#
Natta darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.#TD2#
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Man slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Natta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Natta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is nestled in close to Natta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB2#
Man is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Natta has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Man is in a lot of trouble! Natta is straining to finish and he's done it! Man taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Natta!
After winning the bout, Marco Natta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Villechaize connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.#TD#
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Villechaize is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Villechaize tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Villechaize keeps trying to improve his position.
Villechaize on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Villechaize regains full guard. Nicely done.
Man wants to control from the top but Villechaize keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Villechaize is trying to control the position but Man postures up. #T1#
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Villechaize is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Villechaize is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Villechaize looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man won't allow Villechaize to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man wants to control from the top but Villechaize keeps moving. #T2#
Man is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Villechaize is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man won't allow Villechaize to sweep him here.
Villechaize is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Villechaize trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.
Man is looking to escape.
Villechaize seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Villechaize missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man trying to hold on to Villechaize's head to control him but Villechaize postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villechaize scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Villechaize missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Villechaize working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Man won't allow Villechaize to pass to mount.
Villechaize scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Villechaize is working away from the top position though.
Villechaize wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Villechaize is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Villechaize trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Villechaize's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Villechaize's back!#T4#
Man not allowing Villechaize to control his hands.
Man seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Man keeps control of the position as Villechaize tries to break free.
Villechaize staying busy and making it hard for Man to control. #SUB#
Man seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Villechaize's chin but Villechaize turns very nicely into Man's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Villechaize.
Villechaize postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villechaize trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villechaize stops Man from standing up.
Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herve Villechaize will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Man stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Man manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Villechaize on his heels. He'll look to pass Villechaize's guard now, I'm sure.
Villechaize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Villechaize is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Man pushing down on Villechaize's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Villechaize wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villechaize wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Villechaize looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Villechaize gets full guard.
Villechaize 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.
Man trying to control but Villechaize is working from the bottom.
Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Villechaize is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man trying to control but Villechaize is working from the bottom.
Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Villechaize bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVB#
Man controls Villechaize momentarily but Villechaize frees himself. #T2#
Man keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Man is pulling down on Villechaize's head. It's preventing any offense from Villechaize, at least for the moment.
Villechaize trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man wants to sweep here but Villechaize controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Villechaize defends it easily.
Villechaize advances to half guard. #T3#
Villechaize seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Villechaize trying to control but Man is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Villechaize is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Villechaize defends well.
Villechaize passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Villechaize lands some shots froms side control.
Man tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Villechaize is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Man manages to work his way to half guard, despite Villechaize's best efforts.
Man gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villechaize with a flurry of punches that miss.
Villechaize looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Villechaize swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Villechaize. Those never looked like landing.
Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Villechaize sprawls and moves away.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Villechaize's guard.
Man stopping the sweep attempt from Villechaize.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Villechaize lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Villechaize's guard. #REVR#
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man postures up and lands a big shot to Villechaize's brow.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Villechaize is retaining full guard.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Villechaize keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Villechaize bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Man working for a triangle but Villechaize defends it easily.
Villechaize is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Villechaize trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Man has his foot on Villechaize's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Villechaize works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Villechaize looking to pass the guard.
Man is looking to stand up but Villechaize isn't so interested in that idea.
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Villechaize looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Villechaize throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Villechaize throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Villechaize is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Villechaize trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Villechaize working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Villechaize postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Villechaize stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villechaize prevents Man from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Villechaize misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Villechaize jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Man. #SUB2#
Villechaize actively working from the bottom here.
Man trying to control from half guard but Villechaize is working away.
Villechaize is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Villechaize avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villechaize is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Man 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Man!
A victorious Stan Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Natta avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Natta misses its intended target. #CL2#
Natta closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.#TD#
Man has hold of one of Natta's legs. Natta is fighting the takedown attempt but Man gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Man trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natta has a closed guard, preventing Man from standing up.
Natta is trying to keep Man in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Man content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Natta has locked up a guillotine! Natta's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Man is holding on here and Natta must be using up a lot of energy. Man has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Natta gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Natta!
Our winner, Marco Natta, 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: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Andolini cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andolini loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andolini misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Andolini manages to circle out of the way.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD2#
Andolini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Man sprawling to the canvas! Man rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andolini finish him?! #ROC2#Man is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andolini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man dives in and grabs Andolini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andolini pushes down on Man's head and hops out.#TD#
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Andolini is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Man has latched onto it... Big trouble! Man pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Andolini is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
A victorious Stan Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL22
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Bundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Man shoots for a takedown but Bundy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man takes one on the button.#TD#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bundy taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Bundy defends it. #SUB#
Bundy is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Man has latched onto it... Big trouble! Man pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bundy is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
A relieved looking Stan Man 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: HFL18 Lemon vs Oystenteller
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dixon's guard.#SUB#
Dixon has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man 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.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dixon is looking for a triangle here but Man uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Man works to advance to full mount. Dixon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Man breaks from Dixon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Man with the ground and pound from mount.
Man looking to finish Dixon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dixon!
Dixon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dixon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Man.
Dixon tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Man with good strikes from the mount here!
Dixon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Man is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon 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.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dixon wants to control but Man is keeping busy. #SUB#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
Dixon gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Dixon is trying to keep Man in close.
Man wants to stand but Dixon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Dixon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Man postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dixon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man works over Dixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Dixon pushes a forearm under Man's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Man is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Dixon!
A victorious Willie Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitsugaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man shoots in and drives through. Hitsugaya sprawls well.
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hitsugaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshiro Hitsugaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Hitsugaya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hitsugaya has knocked Man down with a huge combo! Hitsugaya steps away and waves a wobbly Man back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Man is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya throws a shot to the body.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitsugaya finish him?
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitsugaya connects with a single shot there.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Hitsugaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hitsugaya. That snapped Man's head back.
Hitsugaya lands a jab.
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitsugaya digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitsugaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man goes for a double leg but Hitsugaya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitsugaya continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitsugaya swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitsugaya.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with the combination.
Hitsugaya works Man's body with a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Hitsugaya.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the head.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice strike.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitsugaya lands a right hook to the body.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Hitsugaya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hitsugaya connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hitsugaya, as that shot connected.
Hitsugaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitsugaya lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Hitsugaya misses with a double jab.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Man slips a jab and a cross from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hitsugaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hitsugaya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitsugaya wants it to stay on the feet.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitsugaya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hitsugaya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitsugaya tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitsugaya to the ground. Hitsugaya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitsugaya lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Man tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Hitsugaya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hitsugaya is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Man.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Hitsugaya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitsugaya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitsugaya pinned against the cage. Hitsugaya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshiro Hitsugaya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hitsugaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitsugaya misses with a combination #TD2#
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hitsugaya's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Hitsugaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Man advances to half guard.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Man stalling.
Man trying to control from half guard but Hitsugaya is working away.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Man stops Hitsugaya from getting back to his feet.
Man lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya trying to control here.
Oh Hitsugaya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Hitsugaya is thowing punches from the bottom. Man grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Hitsugaya has to tap! Superb work there from Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HRL10:Glover vs Ayari
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andolini sprawls well. Andolini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Andolini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andolini circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andolini's half guard.
Andolini tries to kick Man off in order to stand up. Man Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andolini can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Andolini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Man.
Andolini is looking for a sweep.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Andolini dodges the ground and pound from Man.
Andolini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Andolini is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Man trying to control the position but Andolini is working away.
Man creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andolini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2##SUB#
Man tries for a kimura but Andolini is defending well.
Andolini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Man. #SUB#
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andolini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andolini parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Andolini to escape. #T3##SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andolini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andolini is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Andolini is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andolini dodges the ground and pound from Man.
Man looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andolini is avoiding damage well.
Andolini dodges the ground and pound from Man.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working.
Andolini can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andolini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Andolini sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Andolini, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Andolini against the cage but Andolini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andolini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stan Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andolini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man with a poor takedown
letting Andolini counter with a right hand.
Andolini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Andolini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andolini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Andolini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andolini trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andolini trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Man is working for a kimura but Andolini is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Man wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Andolini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
Man misses with a head shot. Andolini uses the momentum to regain guard.
Man trying to control but Andolini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Andolini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Andolini's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Andolini blocks nicely.
Man trying to move into half guard but instead Andolini has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man is trying to keep Andolini in close. #T4#
Andolini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Andolini won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Andolini wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man pulls Andolini in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Andolini gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viggo Andolini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andolini's waist but Andolini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Andolini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andolini misses the jab.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Andolini sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andolini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has his takedown stuffed
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Andolini as Man shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andolini! But no joy.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Andolini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Man shoots in and bounces Andolini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Andolini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Andolini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Andolini! #REVB#
Man looks to move to half guard but instead Andolini has passed into mount! Damn!
Andolini controlling his opponent.
Man is just holding on here. Andolini manages to take his back.
Andolini really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Man.#T3#
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Man is trying to break free.
Man trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Andolini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Man trying to control the hands but Andolini breaks the grip. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
What can Man do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Man rolls, trying to escape but Andolini keeps control of the position.
Andolini doesn't have the hooks in and Man manages to turn into his guard.
Man postures up in Andolini's guard and throws a big left but Andolini blocks it.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Man postures up in Andolini's guard and throws a big left but Andolini blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man throwing strikes but missing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viggo Andolini!

Event: HRL2: Kovacevic vs Jungle
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Man walks into a straight right hand from Bullard.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man dives in and grabs Bullard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullard pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Bullard connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Bullard lands a right hook to the body.
Bullard lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Bullard coming out on top.
Bullard misses with a head kick.
Bullard lands with a nice body punch.
Bullard has a takedown stuffed.
Bullard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Bullard had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Man manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bullard on his heels. He'll look to pass Bullard's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Bullard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bullard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bullard wants to sweep but no luck.
Man throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bullard 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.#SUB#
Bullard looking for subs off his back but Man has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bullard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bullard trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bullard sees it coming and defends easily.
Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man prevents Bullard from improving his position.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullard keeps working.
Bullard has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Bullard with the active half guard here but Man passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bullard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bullard is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bullard avoid being mounted?
Bullard is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bullard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man winds up and cracks Bullard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Bullard's temple.
Man is thwarting Bullard's attempts to control the position.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bullard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Man wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions off his back.
Man is trying to control. Bullard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stan Man will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Bullard.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bullard to score with a decent uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bullard throws a shot to the body.
Man dives in and grabs Bullard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullard pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bullard, as that shot connected.
Man avoids the body shot from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bullard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bullard misses with a head kick.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bullard did well to prevent Man getting side control.
Bullard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bullard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Bullard gets full guard.
Man trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Bullard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man works over Bullard with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man works over Bullard with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bullard is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bullard slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bullard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
Man is looking to control Bullard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man is still trying to improve position.
Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bullard with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bullard stopping the sweep attempt from Man.#T3#
Bullard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bullard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullard postures up.
Bullard stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a triangle but Bullard pushes his legs off easily.
Bullard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bullard works over Man with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Bullard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bullard wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man wants to stand up but Bullard is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bullard.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Bullard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bullard with a hook.
Bullard scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bullard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bullard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bullard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bullard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bullard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man wants to control from the top but Bullard keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Bullard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bullard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bullard keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bullard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bullard postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Man looking to control.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man is trying to control the position but Bullard postures up.
Bullard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man wants to stand but Bullard is controlling the position.
Bullard won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Man striking off his back but it's not causing Bullard any problems.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man wants to stand up but Bullard is controlling him.
Bullard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bullard throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bullard has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Bullard's legs - danger averted.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Bullard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Bullard is rocked!
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Bullard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##SUB#
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bullard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Man has picked Bullard up and slammed him! Bullard can't keep hold of the triangle and Man manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well.
Bullard tries to improve position but can't.
Bullard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man connects with a decent elbow.
Bullard is trying to improve his position.
Man wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy.
Bullard on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bullard some visible discomfort.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Bundy scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bundy tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man drops his hands momentarily and Bundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Bundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bundy but Bundy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy scores with a nice right hand.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Bundy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Man get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Man stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bundy runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Bundy!
Theodore Bundy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KIFC 92
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Man shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor wants to control but Man postures up.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Taylor to escape.
Check out the look on Man's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taylor is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Taylor is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB#
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taylor is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taylor did well to prevent Man getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Taylor working for a triangle but Man defends it easily. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Man trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for a triangle here. Man is fighting it but it looks tight! Taylor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Man is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Man walks into a straight right hand from Manu.
Decent striking displayed by Manu there.
Manu connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Manu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Manu clinches with his opponent.
Manu gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manu lands a left hand.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manu smiles and moves away.
A jab lands there for Manu.
Manu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manu cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man fails with the takedown
and Manu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nice shot by Manu.
Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man takes one on the button.#CL#
Manu closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manu walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Manu jabs at Man's body.
Manu lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Manu moves into the clinch.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Manu - that landed with a thud.
Manu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manu lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Man sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Manu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manu keeps working.
Man lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manu tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but Manu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Man's guard.
Man can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manu controls the pace.#SUB2#
Man is looking for a triangle but Manu pushes his legs off easily.
Manu wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving. #T4#
Manu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Man is pulling down on Manu's head. It's preventing any offense from Manu, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Manu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manu has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Manu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manu scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicky Manu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Manu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Manu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Manu has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man fails to pull guard.
Man jumps guard but Manu stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.#T1#
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Man has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manu uses from the top position.
Manu won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
Manu stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Manu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Man looking for a guillotine here but Manu defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Man is tightening it up a little... Manu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stan Man!
Stan Man is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Stan Man, 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: KIFC 72
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Man closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taylor tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Man trying to control the position.
Man pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor gets full guard.#SUB#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Man 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 Taylor.
Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3##SUB2#
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well.
Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Man tries to advance to mount but can't.
Taylor manages to get back to half guard.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.#TD2#
Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Man working a defensive guard but Taylor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Man has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Taylor escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Taylor!
Man keeps Taylor under control for a moment.#T3#
Taylor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Man is trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Colby Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Taylor looking to control. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Man wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stan Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man misses with a takedown
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head. #T1#
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Taylor.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor sets himself, and Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Taylor avoids it this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor digs a good hook to Man's body.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Taylor scores with a jab.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Man lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Bullard shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Bullard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the cage. Bullard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bullard scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bullard clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bullard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bullard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bullard wants to sweep but Man has passed to side control!
Man is looking to take a break and control but Bullard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Bullard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bullard is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bullard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Man tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man trying to control the action but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Bullard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bullard is looking for a sweep.
Bullard wants to control but Man postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man throwing strikes but Bullard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bullard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Bullard working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bullard's best efforts.#T3#
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bullard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man is holding on to half guard well.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is staying active underneath Bullard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man trying to control here.
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bullard is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is looking to control Bullard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is controlling Bullard's trapped leg to prevent Bullard from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullard lands a jab to the nose.
Bullard lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bullard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bullard cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bullard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullard, which made it look bad.
Bullard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Bullard.
Bullard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man is thwarting Bullard's attempts to control the position.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bullard is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bullard defends it well. #SUB#
Bullard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Man pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bullard tries to hold on but Man postures up.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Bullard is in trouble!
Bullard tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.#SUB2#
Man working for a submission but Bullard is keeping him at bay.
Man is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bullard can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2##SUB2#
Bullard is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Man locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bullard is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Decaukas shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Decaukas forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Decaukas scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Man has Decaukas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Man pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Decaukas tumbling to the mat - Man dives into Decaukas's guard.
Decaukas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas working a defensive guard here.
Decaukas keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Man chips away with some ground and pound.
Decaukas is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Decaukas is trying to keep Man in close.
Man stands and throws Decaukas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Decaukas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Decaukas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Decaukas tries to get out of the position.
Decaukas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Man's best efforts.
Decaukas is trying to get back to full guard.
Decaukas is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Decaukas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Decaukas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Man performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Decaukas looking for submissions off his back.
Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Decaukas is rocked!
Man lands a big elbow - Decaukas is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Man tries to sprawl but Dixon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Man is looking to get back to is feet but Dixon passes into side control.
Man's coaches at PhoQus Island Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Man tries to improve position but can't.
Man pushes Dixon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dixon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Man is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dixon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dixon prevents Man from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon works his way into full mount!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape. #T1#
Man really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Man really wants to buck Dixon off and get back to his feet.
Dixon looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Man is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon controlling from mount.
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that Dixon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Man is trying to escape the mount.
Man tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Man can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Man tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
Dixon punching from mount but Man doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Dixon goes for an armbar but Man turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Dixon controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself. #SUB2#
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willie Dixon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dixon dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.#TD#
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dixon did well to prevent Man getting side control.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Man trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Man drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dixon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Man!
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon controlling from the full mount.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Man tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.#T3#
Dixon looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dixon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Dixon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Man has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Dixon wants to finish this one by submission but Man is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dixon.
Man sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Willie Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard but Man has passed into side control.
Dixon tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon prevents Man from improving position. #T1#
Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Man in side control, throwing shots but Dixon defends.
Dixon tries to improve position but can't.
Man wants to stand but Dixon is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dixon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Man trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dixon is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it. #SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dixon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dixon manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
Man works his way into side control. #SUB#
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dixon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
Dixon is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Man scores with punches from side control.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Willie Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
King is trying to improve his position.
Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Man trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control the position but King is working away.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Man tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
Man is chipping away with strikes.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Man sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but King is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
King is not content to let Man control the position. #SUB#
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
King is trying to improve his position.
Man landing a few strikes.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Man's best efforts.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Man trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Man trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man prevents King from standing back up.
King taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
Man moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that!
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Man is going oldschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Man fails with the takedown.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by King.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands an overhand right.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
King scores with a one two! Man had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donk. King catches Man right on the button with a cross.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King scores with a head kick.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#Man is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Man shoots and misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man fails with the takedown
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from King as Man shoots in.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Man tries to clinch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for King.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King with a jab.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.#T4#
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
King dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by King.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Man.
Man is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left lands for King.
Jeremy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a crisp right that sends Man to the canvas! King follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy King!
A relieved looking Jeremy King 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: KIFC 14
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hitsugaya lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Hitsugaya lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitsugaya throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Hitsugaya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hitsugaya!
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hitsugaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Hitsugaya. Beautiful body shot.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Man is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitsugaya with a hook.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hitsugaya lands.
Hitsugaya lands a slapping body shot.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitsugaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hitsugaya stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man with a poor takedown
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Hitsugaya, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Hitsugaya against the cage but Hitsugaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hitsugaya.
Man tries for a takedown but Hitsugaya circles away easily
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man with a poor takedown
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight right hand.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Hitsugaya drops Man with a beautiful combination! Man stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hitsugaya is looking for the KO!
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Hitsugaya connects with a body shot.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hitsugaya to score with a decent uppercut.
Hitsugaya lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hitsugaya is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hitsugaya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hitsugaya has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Man to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya drops Man with a big left hand! Man is injured, injured bad! Hitsugaya jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Hitsugaya!
After winning the bout, Toshiro Hitsugaya thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 9
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Man has his takedown stuffed
and Chinaski counters with a right hand to the body.
Man misses with a takedown
enabling Chinaski to counter with a crisp jab.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chinaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man tries for a takedown but Chinaski circles away easily
and Chinaski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chinaski counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chinaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Chinaski throws a good cross that connects.
Chinaski jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chinaski connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man misses with a takedown
and Chinaski counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chinaski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD2#
Chinaski drops Man with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Man looks back up at him and smiles so Chinaski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Man is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinaski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chinaski scores with a jab to the body.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Man has his takedown stuffed
and Chinaski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chinaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chinaski counters with a left to the body.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chinaski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chinaski digs a good hook to Man's body.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chinaski counters with a stiff right hand.
Chinaski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chinaski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Chinaski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Man with a poor takedown
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man fails with the takedown
letting Chinaski counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Chinaski lands a big right hand that sends Man crashing to the mat! Chinaski stays standing though and waves Man back to his feet!
Man with a poor takedown
and Chinaski counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A cross from Chinaski lands.
Chinaski scores with a shot to the body.
Chinaski clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chinaski throws a shot to the body.
Chinaski tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Chinaski. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Chinaski cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Man closes the distance and pushes Chinaski back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Chinaski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stan Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chinaski to the ground. Man is now in Chinaski's guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Chinaski keeps moving.
Man keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chinaski's head.
Chinaski looking for a sweep. Not yet Chinaski, not yet.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chinaski is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Chinaski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski is trying to stand up here but Man is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chinaski is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Man has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Chinaski is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Savile closes the distance and clinches.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Savile.
Savile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savile scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
A hook to the body from Savile.
Savile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Savile.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savile to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Savile as the two fighters clinch.
Savile is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Savile.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savile to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Savile.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man is trying to drag Savile to the mat but Savile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards. #T1#
Savile digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man has Savile pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Savile manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Man is working for takedown but Savile is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savile.
Savile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savile walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man walks into a jab.
Savile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savile counters with a straight right hand.
Savile lands with a cross.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Savile shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Man needs to keep his hands up - Savile had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a takedown
and Savile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
Donk. Savile catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savile can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Savile blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Savile keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Man is trying for a kimura here. Savile looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Man wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stan Man!
Stan Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2023

#R1#
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simmons connects with a single shot there.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simmons lands with a cross.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Simmons with a hook.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simmons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simmons lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Simmons coming out on top.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Simmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man 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.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man is looking to work some ground and pound but Simmons has wrist control.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Simmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simmons manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Simmons's guard.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man cracks Simmons with a solid left hand.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man is working Simmons over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Simmons prevents Man from moving into mount.
Man controlling the position.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Man is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simmons is trying to escape and Man transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simmons is forced to tap! Nice work there by Man! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
After winning the bout, Stan Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Realm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Realm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Realm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Realm being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Realm looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Realm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Man landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Man preventing the sweep.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Realm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Man looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Realm trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Realm tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Realm prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
Man pulls Realm in to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man pulls Realm in close to prevent any damage.
Realm looking to pass the guard.
Realm looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Realm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man stands up over Realm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Realm wants to improve his position but instead Man has moved into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Realm defends the submission attempt.
Man is thwarting Realm's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Man maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Realm could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Man has cracked it and Realm is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nguyen is defended easily by Man.#CL2#
Nguyen closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nguyen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Man regains guard immediately.
Man is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Nguyen has gone for a leg lock! Man slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nguyen's guard.#REVR#
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Man wants to stand but Nguyen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man looks up at the clock and then as Nguyen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Man smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nguyen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nguyen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Nguyen is defending well.
Nguyen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Man is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nguyen throws a strike from the bottom but Man uses the opportunity to take his back.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nguyen can't escape the position. #SUB#
Man is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Nguyen with him. Nguyen is trying to defend but Man has an arm under the chin now! Nguyen grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tuilagi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Man thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Man has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tuilagi doesn't defend quickly enough and Man has managed to lock this one up! Can Tuilagi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Man on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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