Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1##CL#
Baker Wright rushes Della Maddalena and presses him up against the cage.
Baker Wright misses with the head strike.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Della Maddalena avoids the elbow strike from Baker Wright, against the cage.
Della Maddalena tries to circle away but Baker Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Della Maddalena gets underhooks to prevent Baker Wright's takedown attempt.
Della Maddalena on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Della Maddalena letting Baker Wright take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.#T1#
Baker Wright slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Della Maddalena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Della Maddalena is trying to push Baker Wright away but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker Wright has double underhooks.
Baker Wright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Della Maddalena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tate Baker Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker Wright slips a jab and a cross from Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Della Maddalena fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Baker Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena lands with a shot to the body.
Della Maddalena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Baker Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Della Maddalena, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker Wright stalls.
Della Maddalena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Baker Wright fails to land.
Baker Wright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Della Maddalena up against the cage.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed against the cage, preventing Della Maddalena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker Wright looking for a takedown.
Baker Wright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baker Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
Baker Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses. #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.
Baker Wright missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Della Maddalena is trying to break the clinch but Baker Wright is controlling him.
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tate Baker Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Della Maddalena throws a right and a left that Baker Wright avoids nicely. #CL#
Baker Wright closes the distance and pushes Della Maddalena back into the cage.
Baker Wright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baker Wright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Della Maddalena's brow.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed against the cage, preventing Della Maddalena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
Baker Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Della Maddalena tries to break the clinch but Baker Wright is controlling the position.
Baker Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Della Maddalena controls the action.
Della Maddalena wants to break the clinch but can't.
Della Maddalena is trying to push Baker Wright away but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Baker Wright just leaning against Della Maddalena, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker Wright.
Baker Wright misses with a body punch.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Baker Wright working aggressively here.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Della Maddalena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baker Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate Baker Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baker Wright looking for a takedown.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Della Maddalena can do to turn this around?
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.
Baker Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Della Maddalena. #T2#
Baker Wright leaning against his opponent.
Baker Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Della Maddalena is blocking nicely.
Baker Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker Wright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Della Maddalena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Della Maddalena blocks an uppercut.
Baker Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker Wright.
Baker Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Della Maddalena up against the cage.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Della Maddalena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tate Baker Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Baker Wright misses with the head strike.
Baker Wright prevents Della Maddalena from breaking the clinch.
Baker Wright tries to throw a body punch but Della Maddalena avoids it by throwing Baker Wright back against the cage.
Della Maddalena blocks an uppercut.
Baker Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Della Maddalena pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker Wright goes for a double leg but Della Maddalena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Della Maddalena continues to drive forward.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baker Wright throws an elbow that misses.
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena tries to break free but Baker Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Baker Wright avoiding damage.
Della Maddalena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker Wright. #T4#
Della Maddalena can't break the clinch.
Della Maddalena has had enough of the clinch but Baker Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Baker Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Della Maddalena avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Wright taking a breather.
Della Maddalena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Della Maddalena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Della Maddalena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tate Baker Wright dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Baker Wright moves into the clinch.
Della Maddalena wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker Wright won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker Wright.
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.
Baker Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Della Maddalena avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Baker Wright fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Della Maddalena. #T1#
Baker Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Baker Wright pulls guard effortlessly.
Baker Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker Wright is looking to stand up but Della Maddalena isn't so interested in that idea.
Della Maddalena wants to stand but Baker Wright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baker Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Della Maddalena prevents Baker Wright from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker Wright throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Baker Wright looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Della Maddalena is defending well. Baker Wright quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Della Maddalena has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Baker Wright celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tate Baker Wright!

Event: SMFL 3
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1##KD#
Saqqaf drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saqqaf is looking for the KO!#ROC#Carter is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rendall Carter has been cut.
Saqqaf moves in close and cracks Carter with a massive right hand! Carter, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Saqqaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Waheed Saqqaf!

Event: HFC 23:Fleming vs Krabutov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Dessauer moved out of range.#CL#
Dessauer clinches.
Dessauer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dessauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dessauer slips a jab from Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Dessauer saw that one coming.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dessauer's head.
Dessauer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Dessauer saw that one coming.
Dessauer is looking to counter the offense by Oliveira and move into the clinch.
Oliveira thuds his right hand into Dessauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Dessauer avoids the punch easily.
Dessauer tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.
Dessauer tries to clinch up.#CL#
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Dessauer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dessauer scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Dessauer.
Dessauer just leaning against Oliveira, taking a breather.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Dessauer.
Dessauer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dessauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dessauer tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dessauer digs a right hand underneath Oliveira's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dessauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Dessauer has double underhooks.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Dessauer has double underhooks.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Dessauer is controlling him.#BC2#
Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Dessauer.#T3#
Dessauer ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Dessauer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliveira manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Dessauer.
Dessauer tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dessauer.
Dessauer moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira scores with a one two! Dessauer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Dessauer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Dessauer is stalling here.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Dessauer.
A short left from Dessauer.
Dessauer throws a head punch that misses.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Dessauer won't allow it. #T4#
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Oliveira breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dessauer instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliveira tries to break free but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage.
Dessauer keeps control of Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dessauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliveira wants to break free but Dessauer has control.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Dessauer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dessauer throws an elbow that misses.
We've been informed that Oliveira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head. #BC2#
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
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 Emiel Dessauer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dessauer ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dessauer misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliveira letting Dessauer take a breather here.
Dessauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Dessauer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dessauer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Dessauer has double underhooks.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer stalling against the cage.
Dessauer has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Dessauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dessauer stalling.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dessauer has him pressed against the cage.
Dessauer looking to slow down the pace here.
Dessauer misses with a body punch.
Dessauer stalling.
Oliveira tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dessauer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira is trying to push Dessauer away but Dessauer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dessauer misses with a body punch.
Dessauer is working Oliveira over against the cage.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Dessauer keeps him there for the moment.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it. #T2#
Dessauer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Dessauer has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dessauer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessauer.
Oliveira wants to break free but Dessauer has control.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Dessauer lands an uppercut.
Dessauer scores with a hook to the body.
Dessauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dessauer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Dessauer has him pinned against the cage.
Dessauer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dessauer tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Dessauer won't allow it.
Dessauer scores with a shoulder strike.
Dessauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira. #T3#
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Dessauer digs a right hand underneath Oliveira's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dessauer tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Dessauer back against the cage.
Oliveira dodges an elbow strike from Dessauer.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Dessauer's ribcage. Dessauer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dessauer lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Vincenzo Oliveira has been cut.
Dessauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dessauer.
Emiel Dessauer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dessauer lands a right hand.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Dessauer lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira tries to break free but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC2#
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dessauer has closed the distance and engaged Oliveira in a clinch.
Dessauer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Dessauer tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Dessauer back against the cage.
Dessauer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dessauer taking a breather.
Dessauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dessauer prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch.
Dessauer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dessauer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Dessauer has Oliveira pressed against the cage, preventing Oliveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Dessauer won't allow it.
Dessauer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Dessauer keeps him there for the moment.
Dessauer tries to pull guard but Oliveira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dessauer.
A left hand lands to the body for Dessauer.
Dessauer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiel Dessauer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincenzo Oliveira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dessauer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Dessauer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dessauer blocks a jab.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Dessauer avoids the punch easily.
Dessauer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Dessauer's shoulder, as Dessauer tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Dessauer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oliveira catches Dessauer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliveira throws the left hand but Dessauer avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessauer moves away.
Dessauer tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Dessauer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira. #T1#
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Dessauer avoids the punch easily.
Dessauer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oliveira.
Dessauer tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Dessauer wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Dessauer counters by moving into the clinch.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dessauer has him pressed against the cage.
Dessauer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Dessauer lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dessauer.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Dessauer has Oliveira pressed against the cage, preventing Oliveira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Dessauer.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
Dessauer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Dessauer has him pressed against the cage.
Dessauer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Dessauer.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Dessauer won't allow it.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dessauer stalling.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Dessauer is controlling him.
Dessauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dessauer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dessauer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dessauer. #T3#
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Dessauer won't allow it.
Dessauer presses Oliveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
Dessauer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dessauer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dessauer lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Dessauer finish him?
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Dessauer prevents Oliveira from breaking the clinch.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Dessauer has him pinned against the cage.
Dessauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dessauer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emiel Dessauer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Dessauer avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Dessauer has him pinned against the cage.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Dessauer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dessauer stalling.
Dessauer is pushing Oliveira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dessauer slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dessauer leaning against his opponent.
Vincenzo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiel Dessauer!

Event: MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Hofmann fails with the takedown
enabling Hargreaves to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hargreaves darts in and clinches Hofmann up against the cage.
Hargreaves is looking to break free of the clinch but Hofmann has double underhooks.
Hargreaves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hargreaves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hargreaves is trying to break the clinch but Hofmann has him pressed against the cage.
Hargreaves lands a hook that snaps the head of Hofmann backwards.
Hargreaves stops a takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Hargreaves is pressed up against the cage. Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hargreaves down to the mat. Hargreaves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hargreaves tries to avoid it but Hofmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hargreaves to the ground. Hargreaves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hargreaves after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hargreaves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hargreaves prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hargreaves gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Hargreaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann tries for a takedown but Hargreaves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hargreaves throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watson Hargreaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hofmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hargreaves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hofmann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hargreaves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hargreaves wants it to stay on the feet.
Hargreaves scores with a shot to the body.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hofmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hargreaves circles away.
Hargreaves closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hargreaves has closed the distance and engaged Hofmann in a clinch. #BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch successfully.
Hargreaves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hargreaves tries to work over Hofmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hargreaves tries to land knees in the clinch but Hofmann avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Hargreaves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hargreaves cracks Hofmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Hargreaves is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Hargreaves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hofmann blocks a body shot from Hargreaves.
Hofmann is working for takedown but Hargreaves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hargreaves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hofmann. #BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hargreaves defends it nicely.#CL2#
Hargreaves clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Hargreaves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hofmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Hofmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hargreaves scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hargreaves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hargreaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
Hargreaves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hofmann.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Hofmann shoots and misses
and Hargreaves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hargreaves lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Hargreaves forces Hofmann back against the cage and clinches.
Hofmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hargreaves is defending well.
Hargreaves scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hargreaves looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Hofmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hargreaves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Hofmann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hargreaves!
An elbow from Hofmann crashes against the mat.
Hargreaves is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
Hargreaves is looking for a sweep.
Hargreaves can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hargreaves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Watson Hargreaves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hargreaves throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hofmann.
Hofmann trying to control but Hargreaves is working from the bottom.
Hargreaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hofmann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hargreaves's head.
Hofmann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hofmann looking to sit in guard and control but Hargreaves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hargreaves trying to control but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargreaves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hofmann's guard.
Hofmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hargreaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hofmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann working a defensive guard here.
Hofmann 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.
Hargreaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hofmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hargreaves preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hargreaves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hargreaves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hargreaves wants to pass the guard but Hofmann is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hofmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Hargreaves counters with a straight right hand.
Hofmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hargreaves is fending him off so far but Hofmann persists. Nope, Hargreaves circles away and we're back to standing.
Hargreaves swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hofmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hargreaves to the ground. Hofmann is now in Hargreaves's guard.

Hargreaves manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hargreaves as Hofmann shoots in.
Hargreaves wants to counter with a clinch but Hofmann pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hargreaves misses with a head kick.
Hofmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hargreaves can pounce on him. #T3#
Hargreaves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hargreaves throws a jab but it's blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann tries to counter with a takedown but Hargreaves is quick to defend against it.
Hargreaves lands with an overhand left.
Hargreaves lands a jab to the nose.
Hargreaves scores with a shot to the body.
Hofmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Hargreaves throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hofmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hofmann working over Hargreaves with some ground and pound. Hargreaves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is keeping busy.
Hargreaves is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hargreaves can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hofmann lands a nice short elbow.
Albert Hofmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hofmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hargreaves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hofmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hargreaves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hofmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Hofmann throws an elbow that misses. Hargreaves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hofmann's guard. Nice move by Hargreaves!#REVB#
Hofmann keeping moving, preventing Hargreaves from controlling successfully.
Hargreaves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Watson Hargreaves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hargreaves closes the distance and clinches.
Hofmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Hargreaves breaks from the clinch.
Hargreaves looks to clinch #TD#
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Hargreaves manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hargreaves scores with the left hand. Hofmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Hargreaves as Hofmann shoots in.
It seemed like Hargreaves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Hofmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hargreaves is trying to escape back to his feet but Hofmann uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hargreaves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
Hofmann working the ground and pound.#T1#
Hofmann working the head and body with strikes.
Hofmann is looking to take a break and control but Hargreaves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hofmann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hargreaves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hargreaves parries the strikes from Hofmann easily there. Hofmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hargreaves to escape.
Hargreaves is trying to get back to his feet.
Hofmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hargreaves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hargreaves is trying to work for a sweep but Hofmann has mounted him!
Hofmann landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Hofmann.
Hofmann raining down shots from the mount!
Hargreaves tries to hold on but Hofmann postures up.
Hargreaves is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hargreaves regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hargreaves is trying to stand up here but Hofmann is controlling him well.
Hofmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hofmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hofmann is thwarting Hargreaves's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Hofmann seems content to control.
Hargreaves tries to kick Hofmann off but Hofmann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Albert Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hofmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hofmann slips a nice elbow through Hargreaves's hands, connecting with Hargreaves's forehead.
Hargreaves tries to get to full guard but Hofmann has control of the leg.
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hargreaves tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hofmann manages to move to mount!
Hofmann working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Hofmann raining down shots from the mount!
Watson Hargreaves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hofmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Hargreaves is rocked!
Hargreaves wants to control but Hofmann is having none of it.
Hofmann landing strikes from the mount.
Hargreaves is still in real trouble! Can Hofmann finish him?
Hargreaves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofmann postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hargreaves bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hofmann and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Hofmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker Wright's guard.
Baker Wright is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker Wright throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Baker Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker Wright's guard. #REVR#
Baker Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker Wright pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Baker Wright working a defensive guard here.
Baker Wright wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov pulls Baker Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker Wright wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Baker Wright from controlling successfully.
Baker Wright throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Magomedov is taking a breather. Baker Wright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baker Wright is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magomedov stops Baker Wright from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Baker Wright defending well.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker Wright is trying to control but can't. #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.
Magomedov stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Baker Wright tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright gets full guard.
Killov Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Baker Wright is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Further stalling from Magomedov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Baker Wright tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Magomedov stalling.
Baker Wright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Baker Wright trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedov prevents Baker Wright from improving his position.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Baker Wright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Baker Wright avoids it well and moves away.#T3##TD#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Magomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker Wright is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov throws a strike but Baker Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Baker Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Baker Wright trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Baker Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Baker Wright postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Baker Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killov Magomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Baker Wright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baker Wright gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Baker Wright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov passes Baker Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker Wright trying to control the position.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Baker Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker Wright wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker Wright throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker Wright trying to control the position. #T3#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Baker Wright tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tate Baker Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Baker Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Baker Wright pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker Wright did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Baker Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov stops Baker Wright from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!
After the fight, Killov Magomedov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Douglas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Douglas clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Sykov is working for takedown but Douglas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sykov managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
Sykov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Douglas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Douglas.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Sykov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Sykov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sykov drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sykov is pulling down on Douglas's head. It's preventing any offense from Douglas, at least for the moment.#T1#
Douglas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sykov's guard.
Douglas looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sykov holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Sykov looking for a guillotine here but Douglas defends easily. #SUB#
Sykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Douglas is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Sykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sykov trying to keep a closed guard but Douglas is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sykov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Douglas wants to stand but Sykov is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for a triangle but Douglas pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Sykov is trying to keep Douglas in close. #SUB#
Sykov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Douglas frees his head nicely. Oh but Sykov has switched to an armbar! Douglas is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alexei Sykov!
A less than humble Alexei Sykov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Highland 202
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Carter does no damage.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carter dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Carter's head and hops out.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage!
Carter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
Nice cross by McDonald.
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Carter is looking to clinch.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.#T3#
McDonald avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter 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.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Carter throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald lands a head kick. Carter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Carter lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
McDonald walks into a left hand. #T4#
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
McDonald lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Carter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carter throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that McDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
Carter fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter throws a combination that misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Carter looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carter swinging wildly here.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carter misses with a body shot
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Carter.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.#T3#
Nice body kick from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
Carter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carter throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald connects with a single shot there.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
McDonald is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Carter digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Donk. McDonald catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonald to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Carter avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Carter with a jab.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald 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#
McDonald throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from McDonald misses.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carter.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carter duly obliges.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.#T1#
McDonald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter with a poor takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Carter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Carter shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bane Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
McDonald jabs Carter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carter shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Carter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Carter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bane Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bane Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Carter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Carter seems unphased.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!

Event: HFC18:Raynard vs Uesugi
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Bordukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dessauer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bordukov.#CL2#
Bordukov tries to keep at a distance but Dessauer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bordukov wants to stall.
Dessauer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dessauer blocks an elbow strike.
Dessauer avoids the elbow strike from Bordukov, against the cage.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
Dessauer lands an uppercut.
Bordukov throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordukov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Emiel Dessauer has been cut.
A body shot lands from Dessauer.
Dessauer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dessauer missing with knees to the body.
Bordukov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bordukov looking to stall. #T1#
Dessauer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bordukov up against the cage.
Bordukov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dessauer avoids a wild elbow strike from Bordukov.
Dessauer scores with a hook to the body.
Dessauer tries a knee to the head but Bordukov blocks it.
Bordukov blocks an elbow strike.
Bordukov misses with an elbow strike.
Bordukov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dessauer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dessauer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bordukov is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dessauer.
Dessauer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bordukov or not.
Dessauer lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Dessauer.
Dessauer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dessauer.
Dessauer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessauer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessauer gets through Bordukov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dessauer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bordukov letting Dessauer take a breather here.
Bordukov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Dessauer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessauer.
Dessauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Bordukov throws an elbow but it misses.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
Dessauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emiel Dessauer.#CL2#
Dessauer instigates a clinch.
Dessauer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dessauer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bordukov.
Bordukov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessauer.
Dessauer pushes Bordukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bordukov misses with an elbow over the top.
Bordukov pushes off an throws an elbow but Dessauer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bordukov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessauer.
Bordukov throws an elbow but it misses.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bordukovs head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bordukov throws an elbow but misses.
Bordukov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessauer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessauer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dessauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dessauer pushes Bordukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dessauer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Dessauer.
A nice left hand lands by Dessauer.
Dessauer avoids a wild elbow strike from Bordukov.
Dessauer lands with a short shot to the head.
Bordukov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bordukov throws an elbow but misses.
Dessauer gets through Bordukov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiel Dessauer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emiel Dessauer's cut.
That's time! Bordukov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Dessauer rushes Bordukov and presses him up against the cage.
Bordukov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
Bordukov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dessauer avoiding damage as Bordukov throws knees to the body.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bordukov backwards.
Dessauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Dessauer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dessauer presses Bordukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dessauer is leaning against Bordukov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bordukov or not.
Dessauer lands with a short shot to the head.
Dessauer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Dessauer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer lands a right hand. #ROC2#Bordukov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Dessauer.
Oh Bordukov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bordukov with a big uppercut! Bordukov tries to clinch up but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bordukov to the mat! Bordukov covers up and Dessauer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emiel Dessauer!

Event: MMAHKI 3
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Fairburn slips under a jab from Hargreaves.
Fairburn with the counter takedown but Hargreaves avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fairburn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves is stalling here.
Fairburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hargreaves missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Fairburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairburn shoots for a double leg takedown but Hargreaves sprawls well. He's pushed Fairburn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hargreaves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hargreaves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hargreaves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fairburn's head.
Hargreaves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL#
Hargreaves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hargreaves is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Hargreaves manages to break the clinch.
Fairburn shoots in for a double leg but Hargreaves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hargreaves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Watson Hargreaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Fairburn.#CL#
Hargreaves moves into the clinch.
Hargreaves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairburn tries to work over Hargreaves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hargreaves is pushing Fairburn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fairburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hargreaves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hargreaves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hargreaves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairburn backwards. #BC#
Hargreaves breaks from the clinch.
Fairburn takes one on the button.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hargreaves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairburn takes one to the side of the head.
Hargreaves cracks Fairburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Hargreaves finds it's way through Fairburn's defenses. #ROC#Fairburn is rocked!
Fairburn needs to keep his hands up - Hargreaves had a free shot at his head there.
Fairburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hargreaves finish him?
BOOM! Hargreaves lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fairburn. Fairburn tries to recover but Hargreaves is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fairburn lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watson Hargreaves!

Event: HFC Fight Night2
Date: Oct 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Baker Wright rushes Guo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker Wright misses with the head strike.
Baker Wright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Baker Wright working aggressively here.
Baker Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guo up against the cage.
Baker Wright misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guo blocking some punches. #TD2#
Guo successfully pulls guard.
Baker Wright is looking to advance position but Guo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Baker Wright tries to hold on but Guo pushes him away.
Guo looking to finish with strikes here!
Guo looking to control but Baker Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker Wright wants to hold on but Guo pushes him away.
Baker Wright keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Guo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Baker Wright is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Baker Wright and Guo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Baker Wright is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker Wright sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Guo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baker Wright sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Baker Wright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Baker Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker Wright, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Wright wants to stand but Guo is controlling the position.
Guo trying to control but Baker Wright is working from the bottom.
Baker Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Guo wants to pass the guard but Baker Wright is keeping the position.
Baker Wright is pulling down on Guo's head. It's preventing any offense from Guo, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Baker Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Guo tries to break free but Baker Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Baker Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker Wright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baker Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker Wright leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker Wright's elbow.
Baker Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tate Baker Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Guo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baker Wright struggling a bit here.
Baker Wright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guo cracks Baker Wright with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Who's going to make the next move?
Baker Wright tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Baker Wright tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Guo easily slips into full mount! #T1#
Baker Wright takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Guo wants to control the pace but Baker Wright is squirming around nicely.
Baker Wright tries to hold on but Guo postures up.
Baker Wright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baker Wright tries to hold on but Guo pushes him away.
Baker Wright 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.#T2#
Guo prevents Baker Wright from standing back up.
Guo wants to control but Baker Wright is keeping him busy.
Baker Wright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Baker Wright tries to kick Guo off but Guo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baker Wright is looking to improve his position.
Baker Wright controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Baker Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Baker Wright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Baker Wright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guo is defending well.
The referee calls for Baker Wright to work.
Guo taking a breather.
Guo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guo blocks a body shot from Baker Wright.
Baker Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Guo controls his hands.
Baker Wright stalls. #TD2#
Baker Wright is fighting off a takedown attempt but Guo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baker Wright to the mat. Baker Wright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baker Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guo. #SUB#
Guo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guo has managed to get both his arms back between Baker Wright's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Guo wants to control from the top but Baker Wright keeps moving.
Baker Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo won't allow Baker Wright to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwok Guo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Baker Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker Wright misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Guo decides to pull guard.
Baker Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker Wright throwing strikes but missing.
Baker Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baker Wright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baker Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Guo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker Wright is one step ahead there.
Baker Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baker Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Guo gets tackled into the cage by Baker Wright. Baker Wright maintains the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guo tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Baker Wright to work.
Baker Wright lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Guo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kwok Guo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baker Wright moves into full guard.
Baker Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baker Wright controlling Guo's posture. #T3#
Baker Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Guo keeping moving, preventing Baker Wright from controlling successfully.
Baker Wright looking to pass the guard.
Guo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Baker Wright showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Baker Wright clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tate Baker Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker Wright 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tate Baker Wright!

Event: HFC 15:Maynard vs Zerhouni
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Dessauer forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dessauer working aggressively here.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Dessauer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai works on Dessauer's body with a couple of short punches.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Dessauer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai stalling in the clinch.
Dessauer stalling against the cage.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Dessauer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dessauer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Chai.
Good body shot from Chai. #T1#
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
Dessauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dessauer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chai can turn it around.
Dessauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Dessauer moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Dessauer avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dessauer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chai manages to circle out of the way.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Dessauer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Dessauer slips the punch.#T2#
Dessauer looks to clinch
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Dessauer drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Dessauer jumps guard and drags Chai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dessauer wants to get back to his feet but Chai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dessauer is proving hard to escape from.
Dessauer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dessauer wants to stand and escape but Chai is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A nice combination there by Chai. #CUT2#It looks like Emiel Dessauer has been cut.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dessauer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai tests Dessauer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Dessauer moves into the clinch.
Chai tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Chai leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Chai taking a breather.
Chai is trying to stall. #T4#
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dessauer lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dessauer misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dessauer is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dessauer has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Dessauer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emiel Dessauer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai thuds his right hand into Dessauer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dessauer, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dessauer misses with a punch on the inside.
Dessauer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dessauer tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Dessauer.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dessauer wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Dessauer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dessauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dessauer stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Dessauer fails to land.
Dessauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai lands a right hand.
InSaen Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dessauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai is trying to stall.
Dessauer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer has Chai pressed against the cage.
Dessauer slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dessauer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dessauer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Dessauer.
Chai cracks Dessauer with a nice body shot.#T3#
Dessauer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chai smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Chai rushes Dessauer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dessauer looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Dessauer is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dessauer has his back to the cage.
Chai tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action.
Chai tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dessauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai lands a body shot.
Dessauer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chai is keeping busy.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Dessauer.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai stalls.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Chai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Dessauer is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dessauer has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emiel Dessauer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Chai tests Dessauer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai digs a good body shot into Dessauer's ribs.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Dessauer moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Dessauer's head but Dessauer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a hook but Dessauer avoids it easily.#CL2#
Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dessauer has his back to the cage.
Chai tries to stall but Dessauer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dessauer staying out of range there.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Chai clinches.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Dessauer avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dessauer working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Dessauer. #T2#
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chai tries to circle away but Dessauer has him pinned against the cage.
Chai wants to stall.
Dessauer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dessauer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dessauer is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dessauer has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dessauer.
Chai is working Dessauer over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dessauer.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Dessauer fails to land.
Chai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dessauer tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dessauer is looking to clinch.
Dessauer moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Emiel Dessauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Dessauer.#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Dessauer and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dessauer has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai. #T4#
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dessauer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Chai.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Chai.
Dessauer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Come on Chai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chai gets through Dessauer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emiel Dessauer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Good shot there by Chai.#CL2#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dessauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Dessauer avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dessauer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dessauer. #T1#
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai is pushing Dessauer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chai stalling against the cage.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai is looking to control Dessauer's arms but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Chai.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chai lands a right hand.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Chai is looking to break free of the clinch but Dessauer has double underhooks. #T2#
Chai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dessauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai looking to stall.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai slowing the pace effectively.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Chai throws a jab when Dessauer was well out of range.
Dessauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dessauer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chai works Dessauer's body with a nice hook.
Dessauer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target. #T3#
Chai misses with a hook. Dessauer ducked under it nicely.
Dessauer drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chai throws a jab when Dessauer was well out of range.
Dessauer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dessauer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Dessauer tries to counter by clinching up but Chai breaks away and moves out of range.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai cracks Dessauer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Dessauer tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai cracks Dessauer with a nice body shot.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action. #T4#
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Chai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Dessauer is trying to pull guard but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Dessauer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dessauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Dessauer's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Chai blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Chai.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dessauer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Emiel Dessauer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dessauer's hands.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Dessauer's shoulder, as Dessauer tries to avoid the shot.
Dessauer is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Dessauer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Dessauer moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dessauer, pushing him back against the cage.
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dessauer. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dessauer wants to clinch
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Chai clinches.
Dessauer stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Chai. #T1#
Chai prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Dessauer tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Chai.
Dessauer wants to stall.
Dessauer misses with a body punch.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dessauer.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Dessauer's ribcage. Dessauer let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Dessauer is trying to maintain a safe position but Chai gets an underhook and turns Dessauer into the cage.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Dessauer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
Chai is looking to control Dessauer's arms but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
Chai blocking some punches.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai trying to control the position but instead, Dessauer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chai into the cage.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Dessauer has Chai pushed against the cage.
Chai misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dessauer looking for a takedown.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Dessauer jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emiel Dessauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dessauer has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
Chai controlling the action here for a moment.
Dessauer looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Dessauer.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Dessauer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dessauer.
Dessauer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dessauer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.

And that's the end of the fight!
InSaen Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... InSaen Chai!
InSaen Chai is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional InSaen Chai said 'I want to thank the fans, the promotion, and Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu!'.

Event: WFC 7: Faraon vs Chaize
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khaledi's head.#CL2#
Khaledi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khaledi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Douglas is pressed up against the cage. Khaledi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Douglas down to the mat. Douglas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Khaledi clinches up with Douglas and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Khaledi fails to land.
Douglas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Khaledi's takedown attempt.
Raith Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farrokh Khaledi.
Khaledi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douglas is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khaledi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaledi is looking for a takedown.
Khaledi looks winded!
Khaledi misses with some punches.
Douglas stalling the fight.
Khaledi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khaledi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Khaledi fails to land.
Khaledi misses with the head strike.
Khaledi misses with a punch on the inside.
Khaledi misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Douglas is trying to trip Khaledi. He has hold of a leg but Khaledi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Douglas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Khaledi is wriggling around but Douglas manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Douglas working Khaledi over with strikes.
Douglas winds up and cracks Khaledi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Douglas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Douglas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Khaledi has closed the distance and engaged Douglas in a clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Khaledi fails to land.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Khaledi.
Douglas prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khaledi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Douglas has Khaledi pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Khaledi fails to land.
Khaledi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas is struggling to control the position.
Khaledi tries to score a body lock takedown but Douglas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Douglas blocking some punches.
Khaledi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khaledi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Douglas gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Khaledi is trying to maintain a safe position but Douglas gets an underhook and turns Khaledi into the cage.
Douglas is struggling to control the position.
Douglas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Douglas just leaning against Khaledi, taking a breather.
Douglas is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Douglas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khaledi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Douglas controls the position.
Khaledi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Douglas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Douglas is not going to allow Khaledi to sit and survive in this position.
Douglas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Khaledi.
Khaledi tries to roll but Douglas sticks to his back.
Douglas controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raith Douglas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Khaledi misses with a takedown #CL#
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khaledi can do to turn this around?
Douglas blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Douglas scores with a shoulder strike.
Khaledi looking for a takedown.
Khaledi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaledi working aggressively here.
Khaledi throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khaledi is breathing heavily.
Douglas stalling the fight.
Khaledi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Khaledi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas tries to work over Khaledi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas stalling.
Douglas gets through Khaledi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khaledi.
Khaledi tries to score a body lock takedown but Douglas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raith Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farrokh Khaledi.
Khaledi is looking for a takedown.
Farrokh Khaledi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khaledi is trying to stall.
Khaledi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khaledi swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas is pressed up against the cage. Khaledi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Douglas down to the mat. Douglas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Khaledi throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Douglas clinches with his opponent.
Douglas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Khaledi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Douglas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Khaledi to the mat. Khaledi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Khaledi is looking to stand back up but Douglas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khaledi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB##SU#
Douglas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khaledi. #CL#
Douglas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Douglas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khaledi backwards.
Douglas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khaledi blocking some punches. #T3#
Khaledi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khaledi lands a shoulder strike.
Khaledi looking to slow down the pace here.
Khaledi is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Douglas.
Khaledi takes a shot to the head.
Douglas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Douglas lands a knee to the body.
Douglas works on Khaledi's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Douglas wants a takedown. #T4#
Douglas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khaledi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Douglas lands with an uppercut that bounces Khaledi off the cage and back into range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Douglas - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Douglas clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khaledi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khaledi is looking for a takedown.
Douglas stalls.
Douglas wants to take the fight to the mat but Khaledi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khaledi misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khaledi is keeping busy.
Douglas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raith Douglas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Douglas misses with a takedown attempt - Khaledi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Khaledi rushes Douglas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khaledi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khaledi swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
Douglas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khaledi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khaledi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaledi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khaledi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khaledi wants a takedown but no success here.
Douglas lands a body punch.
Douglas misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Douglas.
Douglas tries a body shot but Khaledi blocks it.
Khaledi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Douglas is defending well.
Douglas works on Khaledi's body with a couple of short punches.
Douglas avoiding damage.
Douglas leaning against his opponent.
Khaledi blocking some punches.
Farrokh Khaledi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Douglas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khaledi is keeping busy.
Douglas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Khaledi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Douglas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Khaledi to the mat. Khaledi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Khaledi is wriggling around but Douglas manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
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!#SU#
Douglas stands up out of the half guard.
Douglas throws a head kick but Khaledi moves out of range. #CL#
Douglas closes the distance and pushes Khaledi back into the cage.
Khaledi swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khaledi prevents a body shot from Douglas. #T3#
Khaledi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Douglas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaledi is pressed up against the cage. Douglas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khaledi down to the mat. Khaledi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khaledi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Douglas's waist but Douglas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khaledi off to one side.
Raith Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farrokh Khaledi.#CL#
Douglas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Douglas tries a body shot but Khaledi blocks it.
Douglas is stalling here.
Khaledi tries to score a body lock takedown but Douglas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Douglas is trying to drag Khaledi to the mat but Khaledi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Douglas leaning against his opponent.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Khaledi avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Raith Douglas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Khaledi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khaledi has a couple of punches blocked by Douglas.
Douglas stalls.
Khaledi swings wildly with an uppercut but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
Douglas stalling in the clinch.
Khaledi is working for takedown but Douglas is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khaledi prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khaledi blocks a body shot from Douglas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raith Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Douglas 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raith Douglas!

Event: HFC 10:Night Champions
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Dessauer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Zuev gets tackled into the cage by Dessauer. Dessauer maintains the clinch.
Dessauer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
Dessauer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Dessauer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zuev.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Dessauer is blocking nicely.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer lands with a left to the head.
Zuev lands a knee to the body.
Zuev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Zuev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Zuev. #T1#
Dessauer misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Dessauer's takedown attempt.
Zuev tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Zuev is looking to break free of the clinch but Dessauer has double underhooks.
Zuev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Dessauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dessauer managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Dessauer just leaning against Zuev, taking a breather.
Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer gets through Zuev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Zuev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuev up against the cage.
Dessauer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zuev up against the cage.#T2#
Dessauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessauer.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zuev struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands. #T3#
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev stalls.
Dessauer slows down the pace here.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zuev is working Dessauer over against the cage.
Zuev misses with some punches.
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Dessauer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zuev tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dessauer misses with some punches. #T4#
Dessauer has Zuev pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dessauer.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zuev misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dessauer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiel Dessauer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Zuev throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dessauer to counter with a crisp jab.
Dessauer checks a low kick from Zuev.
Dessauer wants to counter with a clinch but Zuev pushes him away.
Zuev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Dessauer drives through and clinches with Zuev against the cage.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Dessauer lands an uppercut.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dessauer stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Dessauer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zuev tries to break free but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dessauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
Zuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zuev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zuev tries to land knees in the clinch but Dessauer avoids the damage to the body.
Dessauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev taking a breather.
Zuev tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emiel Dessauer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks with his arms.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zuev. #T2#
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Dessauer's takedown attempt.
Dessauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuev controls his hands.
Zuev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dessauer is defending well for now.
Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuev tries to throw a body punch but Dessauer avoids it by throwing Zuev back against the cage.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Zuev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Zuev missing with knees to the body.
Dessauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aleksandr Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiel Dessauer.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Zuev as the two fighters clinch.
Dessauer slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Dessauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer stalling against the cage.
A short left from Zuev.
Dessauer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zuev misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zuev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Dessauer is stalling here.
Dessauer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Dessauer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Zuev clinches up against the cage.
Zuev looking to slow down the pace here.
Zuev is looking to control Dessauer's arms but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the cage.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessauer tries to work over Zuev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessauer.
Zuev tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Dessauer.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksandr Zuev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Dessauer clinches with his opponent.
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Dessauer has him pressed against the cage.
Dessauer is pushing Zuev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dessauer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zuev or not. #BC#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dessauer pushes Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev stalling.
Zuev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Dessauer throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuev.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer working aggressively here.
Zuev avoids a wild elbow strike from Dessauer.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zuev pushes Dessauer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zuev.
Zuev is pressed up against the cage. Dessauer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zuev down to the mat. Zuev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zuev misses with a body kick.
Dessauer staying out of range there.#T2#
Dessauer walks into a stiff left hand from Zuev.
Zuev swings for the body but Dessauer moves out of range. #CL2#
Dessauer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Dessauer.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer lands a left hand.
Zuev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dessauer blocks it with crossed arms.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dessauer cracks Zuev with a nice body shot.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but Dessauer blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zuev up against the cage.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zuev is looking to control Dessauer's arms but Dessauer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the cage.
Zuev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
Zuev prevents a body shot from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
Zuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev tries to break free but Dessauer pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Emiel Dessauer just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Dessauer saw that one coming.
Dessauer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zuev.
Zuev throws a sloppy head kick and Dessauer moves out of range easily.
Dessauer tries to counter with a clinch but Zuev shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Dessauer has Zuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Dessauer scores with a shoulder strike.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuevs head.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A left hand lands to the body for Zuev.
Dessauer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dessauer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Dessauer - that landed with a thud.
Dessauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Zuev takes a shot to the head.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuevs head.
Dessauer managing to block the knees to the body from Zuev.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessauer digs a right hand underneath Zuev's ribcage. Zuev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dessauer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zuev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dessauer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Dessauer leaning against his opponent.
Zuev throws a head punch that misses.
Zuev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessauer prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dessauer.
Dessauer effectively controlling the action here.
Zuev dodges an elbow strike from Dessauer.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zuev being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emiel Dessauer.
Dessauer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zuev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dessauer on the side of the head.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zuev misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Dessauer counters by moving into the clinch.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Zuev gets through Dessauer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessauer.
Dessauer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dessauer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zuev misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zuev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer leaning against his opponent.
Zuev looking to throw knees to the head but Dessauer is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emiel Dessauer dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.#R5#
Zuev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Dessauer gets a clinch.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dessauer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dessauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dessauer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuev avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Dessauer as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Dessauer misses with a knee strike.
Zuev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The referee calls for Dessauer to work.
Dessauer slowing the pace effectively.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dessauer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer misses with some punches.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dessauer.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer. #T2#
Dessauer slows down the pace here.
Zuev being controlled against the cage.
Dessauer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dessauer wants a takedown but no success here.
Zuev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zuev fails to land.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Zuev.
Aleksandr Zuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Zuev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dessauer.
Dessauer lands a shot to the body.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessauer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Zuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dessauer is keeping busy.
Dessauer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dessauer avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dessauer.
Emiel Dessauer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emiel Dessauer.
Zuev misses with a head kick.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Dessauer clinches up with Zuev and pushes him back against the cage.
Dessauer lands a right hand.
Dessauer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zuev misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Dessauer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zuev misses with the head strike.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dessauer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emiel Dessauer.
I think Dessauer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiel Dessauer!
Emiel Dessauer is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Richards fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker Wright to the ground. Richards is now in Baker Wright's guard.#ES#
Baker Wright has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Richards is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright is trying to stand.
Baker Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richards.
Baker Wright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker Wright defends it well.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Baker Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Baker Wright is controlling Richards's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Baker Wright pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker Wright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richards won't allow Baker Wright to sweep him here.
Baker Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Richards works over Baker Wright with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards stops Baker Wright from standing up. #SUB#
Baker Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Baker Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baker Wright's head.
Baker Wright controlling Richards's posture.
Baker Wright wants to stand and escape but Richards is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Richards and sends Baker Wright crashing to the mat! Richards follows him down to the mat - Baker Wright regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Tate Baker Wright has been cut.
Baker Wright tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Baker Wright trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Richards working Baker Wright over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Baker Wright is rocked!
Baker Wright taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
Oh Baker Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards lands a big elbow - Baker Wright 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 Richards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Richards!
A less than humble Jacob Richards misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 8:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sterling instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sterling fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Dessauer.
Dessauer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Dessauer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dessauer stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dessauer.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling working aggressively here.
Dessauer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sterling misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sterling tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dessauer.
Dessauer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Dessauer just leaning against Sterling, taking a breather.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Dessauer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sterling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Sterling.
Sterling tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dessauer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sterling to keep the fight standing.
Sterling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Dessauer just leaning against Sterling, taking a breather.
Sterling lands with a short shot to the head.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Sterling misses with some punches.
Sterling scores with a hook to the body.
Dessauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dessauer lands a left hand.
Dessauer scores with a shot to the side of Sterling's head.
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer lands with a light punch inside.
Sterling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sterling blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessauer.
Sterling misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Sterling.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterlings head.
Sterling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sterling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sterling misses with a punch on the inside.
Dessauer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Sterling.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sterling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dessauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Sterling rushes Dessauer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sterling blocks an uppercut.
Sterling lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Dessauer jumps into guard, dragging Sterling to the mat.
Sterling content to stall in guard here.
Sterling won't allow Dessauer to get back to his feet. #T4#
Sterling stands and throws Dessauer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dessauer tries to buck Sterling off but Sterling is having none of it.
Sterling controlling the position from side mount.
Dessauer wants to control but Sterling postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tylor Sterling 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##CL2#
Sterling drives through and clinches with Dessauer against the cage.
Dessauer lands with a short shot to the head.
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sterling working aggressively here.
Sterling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dessauer effectively controlling the action here.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer misses with a punch on the inside.
Dessauer gets underhooks to prevent Sterling's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sterling up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sterling. #T1#
Dessauer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sterling or not.
Tylor Sterling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sterling has a couple of punches blocked by Dessauer.
Dessauer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sterling can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action.
Dessauer is pushing Sterling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Dessauer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sterling up against the cage.
Dessauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sterling throws a head punch that misses.
Sterling lands a shot to the body.
Sterling tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it. #T2#
Dessauer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer trying to land knees to the body.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
Dessauer looking to throw knees to the head but Sterling is blocking nicely.
A short right from Dessauer on the inside.
Sterling tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
A short right from Dessauer.
Dessauer is pushing Sterling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dessauer lands a left hand.
Sterling misses with the head strike.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer is trying to stall. #T3#
Sterling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sterling lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sterling.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sterling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dessauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sterling misses with the head strike.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Sterling.
Dessauer is pushing Sterling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Sterling has a couple of punches blocked by Dessauer.
Sterling tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sterling lands a hook that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sterling.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Dessauer.
Sterling can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action.
Dessauer effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emiel Dessauer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sterling moves into range and clinches up with Dessauer.
Dessauer trying to control the position but instead, Sterling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dessauer into the cage.
Dessauer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Sterling misses with some punches.
Sterling blocks a body shot from Dessauer.
Dessauer tries to stall but Sterling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterlings head.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Sterling blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sterling's elbow.
Dessauer looking to slow down the pace here.
Dessauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sterling's elbow.
Dessauer can't find room to land a body shot as Sterling controls the action. #T1#
Sterling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer tries to score a body lock takedown but Sterling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Sterling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sterling tries to throw a body punch but Dessauer avoids it by throwing Sterling back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dessauer as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sterling.
Dessauer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Sterling dodges an elbow strike from Dessauer.
A right handed body shot lands from Dessauer.
Sterling tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sterling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sterling misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
Sterling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sterling up against the cage.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dessauer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer takes a shot to the head.
Dessauer lands with a left to the head.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Dessauer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dessauer tries to work over Sterling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Dessauer.
A right hook to the body lands for Dessauer.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Dessauer presses Sterling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Sterling blocks it.
Dessauer is working for takedown but Sterling is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer working aggressively here. #T4#
Sterling dodges an elbow strike from Dessauer.
Sterling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer misses with a body punch.
Dessauer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sterling controls his hands.
Sterling misses with the head strike.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sterling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Sterling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiel Dessauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dessauer working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emiel Dessauer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dessauer 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emiel Dessauer!

Event: WFC 3: Faraon vs Slaveriso
Date: Aug 27, 2022

Waluigi Dunbar had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 176.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Raith Douglas was cancelled.

Event: Big Wave XIV
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Henry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suico backs up against the cage.
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henry throws a right hand that Suico ducks under and follows up with a left that Suico also avoids with ease.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Henry closes the distance and clinches up with Suico, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes Suico against the cage but Suico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suico misses with a hook
and Henry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Henry misses with a looping right.
Suico appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henry slips a straight right by Suico.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suico. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Suico swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Johnson Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suico checks a low kick from Henry.
Suico half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henry lands a two punch combo.
Henry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suico at a distance.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suico.
Suico misses the shot to the body.
Suico misses with a wild body shot.
Henry scores with a punch to the head.
Henry is looking to chop away at Suico's legs. #CL2#
Henry rushes Suico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Suico manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Suico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Henry wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Suico's closed guard. He's half up but Suico has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Suico pivots and extends the arm, Henry falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Suico! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Suico!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Suico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawkins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ricci tries to clinch up.
Dawkins throws a big counter head kick but Ricci avoids it with no problem.
Dawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricci is looking to counter the offense by Dawkins and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ricci moves into the clinch.
Ricci is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dawkins to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ricci manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dawkins wants to stand but Ricci has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dawkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ricci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ricci looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dawkins is defending well. Ricci quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dawkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ricci celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessio Ricci!

Event: Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boston is defending well.
Boston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Boston.
Boston is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boston has his back to the cage.
Carter lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Carter tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boston is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boston misses with some punches.
Boston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boston up against the cage.#T1#
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boston is looking for a takedown.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Carter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boston throws a combination that misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Boston works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Carter throws a jab when Boston was well out of range.
Boston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Carter instigates a clinch.
Boston lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter. #T2#
Boston scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Boston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boston misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carter.
Carter tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Boston fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boston tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Boston works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Boston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carter pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Boston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boston!
Bane Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Boston gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter blocking some punches.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter prevents a body shot from Boston.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
Carter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carter digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Boston lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Boston misses with the head strike.
Boston lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Boston throws a head punch that misses.
Carter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carter lands a left hand.
Boston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Carter is leaning against Boston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boston prevents a takedown attempt there.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
A frustrated look appears on Boston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter stalling the fight.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
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 Michael Boston 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#
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter slips a straight right by Boston.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter takes one on the button.#CL2#
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boston working aggressively here.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Boston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carter pushes Boston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boston up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Carter's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Carter presses Boston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boston up against the cage.
Boston working aggressively here.
Boston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Boston is pressed up against the cage. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boston down to the mat. Boston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A lazy left from Boston finds it's target.#CL2#
Carter darts in and clinches Boston up against the cage.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Boston has clasped his hands together around Carter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
Boston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carter is trying to get back to his feet.
Carter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston is putting a hurting on Carter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boston 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.#ES2#
Carter sneaks out the side door and pushes Boston away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Michael Boston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boston throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Carter moves into the clinch.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Boston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boston being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boston.
Carter blocks a body shot from Boston.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
Boston throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Boston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Boston throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Boston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter is stalling here.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boston swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Boston being controlled against the cage.
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bane Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Boston circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter avoiding damage.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Boston prevents a body shot from Carter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Come on Carter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carter prevents Boston from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
Carter slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Boston.
Boston can't get the takedown.
Boston throws a head punch that misses.
Carter digs a right hand into Boston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boston's gas tank.
Boston tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Boston back against the cage. #T2#
Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boston wants a takedown.
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Carter receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bane Carter.
Boston dodges the punch combination from Carter. #T3#
Boston lands with a hook. Carter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boston digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.#CL2#
Carter clinches.
Boston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boston lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Boston on the inside.
Carter stalling against the cage.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Boston misses with the head strike.
Boston managing to block the knees to the body from Carter.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bane Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carter avoiding damage.
Boston throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boston avoids it.
Boston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Carter blocks a body shot from Boston.
Carter slows down the pace here.
Carter pushes Boston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bane Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bane Carter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown but Douglas shows good takedown defense. #TD#
De Moncey shoots in and bounces Douglas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Moncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Douglas is keeping the position for now.
De Moncey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Douglas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Moncey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
De Moncey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas is staying active underneath De Moncey, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
De Moncey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Douglas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Moncey. #SUB#
De Moncey is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Douglas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Douglas is defending against the submission attempts here by De Moncey. #SUB#
De Moncey seems to be working for a kimura but Douglas defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Moncey is trying to control. Douglas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Douglas is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Douglas is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Douglas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Douglas pushes De Moncey off looking to stand but De Moncey dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Douglas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
De Moncey wants to work for an arm triangle but Douglas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
De Moncey is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura but Douglas is defending well.
We've been informed that Douglas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas is not content to let De Moncey control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Adrien De Moncey dominated that round.
That's time! De Moncey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
De Moncey gets the takedown into side control.
Douglas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
De Moncey has hold of Douglas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Douglas seems comfortable defending it but De Moncey has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Douglas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Douglas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but De Moncey couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Bon Adrien De Moncey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Dirt closes the distance and pushes Baker Wright back into the cage.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Baker Wright.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Baker Wright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dirt regains guard.
Baker Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baker Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baker Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker Wright wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Baker Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Dirt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baker Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dirt's head.
Dirt 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baker Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker Wright scoring with some ground and pound.
Baker Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker Wright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Dirt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker Wright is working Dirt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Baker Wright is in close to Dirt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baker Wright connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker Wright lands a couple of digs.
Baker Wright content to stall in guard here.
Baker Wright with a nice head shot there.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirt looks winded!
Baker Wright distracts Dirt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Baker Wright passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker Wright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker Wright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baker Wright works his way into side control.
Baker Wright passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dirt! #T4#
Baker Wright working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baker Wright with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker Wright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baker Wright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baker Wright landing shots from mount. #ROC#Dirt is rocked!
Dirt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker Wright looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dirt covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tate Baker Wright!

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