Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
Choo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Weeks lands a takedown into guard.
Weeks throws a big elbow that misses.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks stands up over Choo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weeks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Choo blocks nicely.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Choo blocks nicely.
Weeks 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.
Weeks scoring with some ground and pound.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Weeks throws a sloppy strike and Choo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Weeks is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Choo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mew Choo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mew Choo made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RISE 6: Hunter v Assed
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1##CL#
Weeks drives through and clinches with Lalla against the cage.
Weeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.#TD2#
Lalla pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weeks defends well.
Lalla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weeks is aware though and is defending well.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Lalla has wrist control.
Weeks stands up over Lalla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lalla looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Weeks is defending well. Lalla quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Weeks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lalla celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Gulf vs Armstrong
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Weeks has Armis up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Weeks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Weeks manages to end up in side control.
Armis is holding Weeks down, trying to stall.
The strikes coming from Weeks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Armis defending against the ground and pound.
Weeks throws a strike aimed at the side of Armis's head but Armis avoids it well.
Weeks throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Armis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Weeks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armis wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Weeks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Armis pushes Weeks off looking to stand but Weeks dives back in and keeps control.
Weeks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armis's head.
Armis is trying to maintain the position but Weeks is very close to passing his half guard.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weeks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weeks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weeks.
Weeks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Armis dodges it nicely.
Armis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weeks.
Weeks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Weeks prevents Armis from standing back up.
Armis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weeks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weeks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Armis dodges it nicely.
Weeks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Armis wants to get back to full guard.
Weeks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Armis dodges it nicely.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armis defending well though.
Weeks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weeks connects with a nice short shot to Armis's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weeks lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Armis is rocked!
Armis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weeks.
Oh Armis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weeks drops an elbow to the side of Armis's head.
Weeks works his way into full mount!
Weeks postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Armis in real trouble here! The ref calls for Armis to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
An out of breath Darren Weeks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Elam Armis had this to say: 'This one didn't go my way but I will be back!'.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Morgan
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Weeks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weeks prevents Viki from breaking the clinch.
Weeks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Weeks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viki after a bit of a struggle.
Viki has had enough of the clinch but Weeks keeps him there for the moment.
Weeks looking for a takedown.
Miki Viki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki working hard to break the clinch.
Viki is trying to force a seperation but Weeks has the dominant position.#T1#
Weeks tries to score a body lock takedown but Viki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viki working hard to break the clinch.
Viki gets underhooks to prevent Weeks's takedown attempt.
Viki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Viki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Viki tries to circle away but Weeks has him pinned against the cage.
Weeks goes for a takedown attempt but Viki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Viki lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Darren Weeks has been cut.
Viki throws a lazy right hand but Weeks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Weeks clinches up against the cage.
Weeks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Viki prevents it. #T3#
Weeks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Viki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weeks tries to clinch up.
Weeks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Viki.
Nice defenses there by Weeks.#CL2#
Weeks gets a clinch.
Weeks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Viki prevents it.
Viki tries to break free but Weeks pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Viki has had enough of the clinch but Weeks keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Weeks fails to land.
Weeks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miki Viki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Weeks'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.#R2##CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Viki manages to get underhooks.
Weeks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weeks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viki after a bit of a struggle.
Miki Viki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Viki wants to get back to striking at distance but Weeks won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Viki prevents it.
Viki is trying to push Weeks away but Weeks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Viki is trying to break free.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Weeks is controlling him.
Weeks tries to score a body lock takedown but Viki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viki is trying to force a seperation but Weeks has the dominant position.
Viki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weeks can do to turn this around?
Weeks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Viki pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Viki stuns Weeks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Weeks has managed to clinch.
Weeks wants to take the fight to the mat but Viki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weeks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viki is defending well.
Viki has had enough of the clinch but Weeks keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Viki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darren Weeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Weeks moves into range and clinches up with Viki.
Weeks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viki is defending well.#T3#
Weeks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viki tries to break the clinch but Weeks is controlling the position.
Weeks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weeks wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weeks is looking for a takedown.
Viki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
Weeks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weeks goes for a takedown attempt but Viki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miki Viki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Weeks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Weeks tries to clinch there but Viki circles away.
Viki circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Viki to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weeks. #CL2#
Weeks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viki is looking to break free of the clinch but Weeks has double underhooks.
Viki wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Viki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Viki tests Weeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Viki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darren Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeks shoots in looking for a takedown but Viki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weeks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miki Viki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Viki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Weeks is rocked!
Weeks leaves his chin hanging out and Viki seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Weeks crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miki Viki!
After winning the bout, Miki Viki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Forster vs Ribbit
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Weeks tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it. #CL2#
Weeks closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker. #TD#
Parker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Weeks can't fight it off and eventually Parker manages to take the fight to the floor. Weeks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Parker stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Weeks has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Parker manages to get his head free but now Weeks has transitioned to an armbar! Parker grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Weeks! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
A very excited looking Darren Weeks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Weeks tries to clinch
and Henriksen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Weeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Henriksen circles away.
Weeks wants to clinch but Henriksen slips to the side
and Henriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Weeks closes the distance and pushes Henriksen back into the cage.
Henriksen tries to break free but Weeks pushes him back against the cage.
Henriksen working aggressively here.
Henriksen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henriksen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henriksen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Henriksen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henriksen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weeks at a distance. #CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
Henriksen is trying to break free.#T1#
Henriksen is trying to break the clinch but Weeks is controlling him.
A short left from Weeks.
Henriksen is trying to break the clinch but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Henriksen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Henriksen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weeks keeps control of Henriksen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Henriksen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Weeks clinches with his opponent.
Weeks is trying to drag Henriksen to the mat but Henriksen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henriksen is trying to break free.
Henriksen has had enough of the clinch but Weeks keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Henriksen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henriksen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Henriksen breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Weeks darts in and clinches Henriksen up against the cage.
Weeks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henriksen after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Henriksen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Weeks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Henriksen is trying to force a seperation but Weeks has the dominant position.
Henriksen is trying to break the clinch but Weeks has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Weeks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henriksen scores with a jab to the head.
Weeks tries to clinch but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Weeks doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Henriksen counter with a right hand.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.#T3#
Henriksen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Weeks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Henriksen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weeks keeps control of Henriksen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weeks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henriksen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Henriksen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henriksen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Henriksen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt.
Weeks wants to clinch but Henriksen slips to the side
and Henriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Weeks clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Henriksen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henriksen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Henriksen is trying to force a seperation but Weeks has the dominant position.
Henriksen tries to break the clinch but Weeks is controlling the position.
Henriksen wants to break free but Weeks has control.
Henriksen can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Weeks wants the takedown. Henriksen is fighting it off but Weeks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Henriksen's guard against the cage.
Henriksen wants to stand and escape but Weeks is having none of it.
Weeks cracks Henriksen with a solid left hand.
Weeks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henriksen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henriksen pulls Weeks in close to his closed guard and prevents Weeks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Karl Henriksen 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#
Weeks ducks right into an uppercut from Henriksen.
Weeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weeks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weeks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Weeks slips under a jab.
Weeks tries to clinch but Henriksen is having none of it. #CL2#
Weeks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henriksen, pushing him back against the cage.
Henriksen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henriksen is trying to break the clinch but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
Henriksen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
Weeks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henriksen pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks moves in looking to clinch but Henriksen pushes him off.
Weeks wants to clinch but Henriksen slips to the side
and Weeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt
and Henriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weeks fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Weeks instigates a clinch.
Henriksen stalling in the clinch but Weeks improves position. #TD2#
Weeks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Henriksen looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Weeks wants to free his trapped foot but Henriksen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Henriksen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Karl Henriksen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Weeks clinches up with Henriksen and pushes him back against the cage.
Henriksen is trying to maintain a safe position but Weeks gets an underhook and turns Henriksen into the cage.
Darren Weeks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Henriksen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Henriksen is trying to break the clinch but Weeks has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Weeks tries to score a body lock takedown but Henriksen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weeks looking for a takedown.
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!
Henriksen working hard to break the clinch.
Weeks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weeks. #TD2#
Weeks wants the takedown. Henriksen is fighting it off but Weeks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Henriksen's guard against the cage.
Henriksen wants to stand and escape but Weeks is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Weeks working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Henriksen has control of Weeks's left arm, preventing Weeks from doing any damage. #SUB#
Henriksen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Weeks postures up in Henriksen's guard and throws a big left but Henriksen blocks it.
Henriksen wants to get back to his feet but Weeks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Henriksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Henriksen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Henriksen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henriksen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henriksen wants to sweep here but Weeks controlling him for the moment.
Weeks throws an elbow that misses. Henriksen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weeks's guard. Nice move by Henriksen!#REVR##SUB2#
Weeks is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Henriksen has his hands clasped together but Weeks extends and breaks Henriksen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Weeks.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
Our winner, Darren Weeks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs McConnell
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Hussain ducks straight into an uppercut from Weeks and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Hussain manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT2#It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.#ES#
Hussain pushes Weeks off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hussain moves into the clinch.
Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hussain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hussain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussain wants to break free but Weeks has control.
Hussain tries to break free but Weeks pushes him back against the cage.
Hussain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weeks misses with the head strike.
Weeks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussain blocks an uppercut.
Hussain tries to break the clinch but Weeks is controlling the position. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
A big head kick from Weeks and Hussain is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Hussain is rocked!
Weeks gets to his feet and stands over Hussain, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hussain felt that one! Weeks unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hussain from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Asai vs Viktorov
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
A punch combination from Weeks misses.
Weeks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weeks cracks Henriksen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weeks throws a shot from downtown. Henriksen moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Weeks.
A shot to the liver by Henriksen. Beautiful body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Weeks 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.
Henriksen looks to throw the jab but Weeks is out of range.
Weeks goes for a double leg but Henriksen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henriksen continues to drive forward.
Henriksen throws a quick counter head kick but Weeks was just out of range.#TD2#
Weeks shoots in and bounces Henriksen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeks won't allow Henriksen to get back to his feet.
Weeks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henriksen is looking to stand up but Weeks isn't so interested in that idea.
Weeks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Weeks scoring with some ground and pound.
Weeks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weeks stands up over Henriksen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weeks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henriksen's head.
Weeks landing with the ground and pound.
Henriksen wants to get back to his feet but Weeks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henriksen wants to stand up but Weeks is controlling him.
Weeks is working Henriksen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weeks prevents Henriksen from getting back to his feet.
Weeks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henriksen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weeks's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Weeks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henriksen defends well.
Henriksen wants to stand but Weeks has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Henriksen stands up from Weeks's guard - Henriksen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weeks throws out a loose jab but Henriksen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henriksen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Weeks misses with a hook.
Weeks with a poor takedown
and Henriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt - Henriksen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henriksen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Henriksen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henriksen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henriksen pushes Weeks away with a front kick.
Weeks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henriksen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weeks.
Weeks shoots for a double leg takedown but Henriksen sprawls well. He's pushed Weeks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karl Henriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weeks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henriksen tries to bum rush Weeks with a series of wild strikes but Weeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Weeks. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Weeks misses with a looping left.
Weeks with a poor takedown
and Henriksen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weeks looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeks lands a glancing blow to the side of Henriksen's head.
Weeks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henriksen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weeks misses with a hook
and Henriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henriksen avoids the head kick by Weeks.
Weeks misses with a double jab.
Henriksen lands the left hand.
Henriksen stuffs the takedown.
As Weeks backs away, Henriksen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Henriksen tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Henriksen.
Weeks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henriksen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weeks under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Weeks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weeks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weeks throws an off balance right hand
and Henriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henriksen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weeks on the side of the head.
Weeks scores with a head kick. Henriksen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Henriksen lunges at Weeks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weeks's hand.
Henriksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henriksen sprawls well. Henriksen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet.
Henriksen tried to counter with a leg kick but Weeks avoided it.
Henriksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Weeks gets a takedown into half guard.

Henriksen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Weeks is on him like a limpet, forcing Henriksen back against the cage.#T1#
Weeks is breathing heavily.
Henriksen stalls.
Henriksen is trying to break free.
Henriksen tries to break the clinch but Weeks is controlling the position.
Henriksen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Henriksen manages to break the clinch.
Weeks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henriksen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Weeks gets a double leg takedown into Henriksen's guard.
Weeks connects with a couple of short punches.
Weeks chips away with some ground and pound.
Weeks throws a strike but Henriksen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Weeks has a closed guard, preventing Henriksen from standing up. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Henriksen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Henriksen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weeks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weeks throws a sloppy head kick
and Henriksen counters with a head kick. That will keep Weeks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Weeks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weeks misses the jab.#T3#
Henriksen lands a jab to Weeks's midsection.
Weeks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weeks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henriksen is fending him off so far but Weeks persists. Nope, Henriksen circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Weeks misses
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darren Weeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weeks misses the body punch
and Henriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weeks misses with a head kick.
Henriksen throws a counter high kick but Weeks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Weeks misses with a double jab
and Henriksen counters with a nice body kick.
Weeks fails with the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Henriksen lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Weeks is rocked!
Weeks lands the left hand.
Weeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Henriksen finish him?#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henriksen scores with a hook.#TD2#
Weeks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Henriksen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weeks seems to have recovered his senses.
Weeks postures up in Henriksen's guard and throws a big left but Henriksen blocks it.
Henriksen wants to stand but Weeks is controlling the position.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Henriksen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weeks is in close to Henriksen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Darren Weeks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henriksen looking for a sweep. Not yet Henriksen, not yet.
Weeks throws a strike but Henriksen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Henriksen controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Henriksen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A low kick lands for Henriksen.
Henriksen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weeks circles away quickly and effectively.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt
and Henriksen counters with a one-two to the body.
Henriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weeks misses with an uppercut
and Henriksen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weeks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weeks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks closes the distance but Henriksen moves to the side
letting Henriksen counter with a right hand.
Weeks tries a head kick but it misses.
Weeks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Henriksen does no damage. #T1#
Weeks shoots in for a takedown but Henriksen shows good takedown defense.
Weeks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henriksen avoids it really well and circles away.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Weeks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weeks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henriksen counters with a leg kick.
Weeks misses with a left hand
and Henriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weeks misses with a left hand
and Henriksen counters with a nice body kick.
Weeks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Weeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henriksen thuds a left hand into Weeks's body.#T2#
A head kick misses from Weeks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henriksen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weeks avoids the head kick by Henriksen.
Weeks throws a sloppy head kick and Henriksen moves out of range easily.
Henriksen avoids the head kick by Weeks.
Karl Henriksen is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen connects with an inside leg kick.
Henriksen lands a head kick. Weeks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darren Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Weeks misses.
Henriksen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Henriksen throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily.
Henriksen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weeks.
Henriksen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weeks. #T3#
Weeks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weeks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henriksen's waist but Henriksen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weeks off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Henriksen.
Weeks misses with a left hand
enabling Henriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Henriksen blocks a head kick by Weeks.
Henriksen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weeks throws a combination that misses
and Henriksen counters with a stiff right hand.
Weeks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henriksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henriksen blocks a head kick by Weeks.
Weeks lands a glancing blow to the side of Henriksen's head.
Weeks misses with a lunging right hand
and Weeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #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!
Weeks misses with a hook
and Henriksen counters with a left to the body.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Henriksen circles away easily
and Henriksen counters with an inside leg kick.
Weeks slips a jab and a cross from Henriksen.
Weeks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weeks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henriksen defends well and Weeks ends up having to push Henriksen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henriksen is looking for a counter combo.
Weeks needs to keep his hands up - Henriksen had a free shot at his head there.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henriksen throws a head kick that half lands.
Henriksen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weeks has time to react.
Weeks blocks a head kick by Henriksen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Henriksen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt - Henriksen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henriksen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henriksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weeks throws out the jab.
Weeks throws a head kick that misses.
Weeks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Henriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henriksen throws out a powerful jab.
Henriksen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks lands a head shot.
Weeks misses with a wild combination.
Weeks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Henriksen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Henriksen slips a jab from Weeks.
Weeks misses with a wild combination.
Henriksen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weeks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henriksen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weeks's knee momentarily.
Weeks throws an off balance right hand
and Henriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weeks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henriksen pinned against the cage. Henriksen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Henriksen slaps away a takedown attempt from Weeks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Henriksen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weeks.
Weeks blocks a head kick by Henriksen.
Weeks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Henriksen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weeks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Henriksen tries to sprawl but Weeks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henriksen moves into full guard.
Weeks throws an elbow that misses. Henriksen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weeks's guard. Nice move by Henriksen!#REVR##SU#
Henriksen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weeks misses with a lunging right hand
and Henriksen counters with a nice uppercut.
Weeks shoots in looking for a takedown but Henriksen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weeks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Henriksen misses its target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weeks.
Henriksen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Henriksen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Henriksen throws a head kick that half lands.
Weeks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weeks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henriksen jabs Weeks right on the nose. Weeks blinks but takes it well.
Henriksen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weeks.
Weeks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henriksen throwing a counter right hand but Weeks manages to avoid it.
Henriksen lands a high kick!
Henriksen moves out of range as Weeks strikes.
Weeks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Henriksen.
Henriksen avoids the body shot from Weeks.
Henriksen half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Weeks throws a head kick but Henriksen moves out of range.
Henriksen throws a counter high kick but Weeks was just alert enough to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henriksen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Henriksen scores with a kick to the body.
Henriksen scores with a head kick. Weeks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Weeks misses with a few strikes there.
Weeks misses with a kick to the body
and Henriksen counters with a nice leg kick.
Weeks throws a head kick that misses
letting Henriksen counter with a right hand.
Henriksen avoids the head kick by Weeks.
Weeks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weeks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henriksen is fending him off so far but Weeks persists. Nope, Henriksen circles away and we're back to standing.
Weeks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Henriksen to score with a decent uppercut.
Weeks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henriksen scores with a counter punch that sends Weeks to the canvas! Henriksen smells blood - he's punishing Weeks with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Weeks has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Henriksen!
Karl Henriksen is the new lightweight champion!
Karl Henriksen very nearly forgot to thank Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Metharom vs Viktorov
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but Weeks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weeks scores with a punch to the head.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weeks thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weeks. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Weeks. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Parker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Weeks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Weeks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Parker slows the pace down in half guard.
Parker trying to pass the guard but Weeks defending well. #SUB2#
Parker is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Weeks has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Parker is in a lot of trouble! Weeks is straining to finish and he's done it! Parker taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: ALPHA-1: A New Beginning
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Weeks checks a leg kick.
Weeks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Hayek throws a shot to the body.
Weeks fails to land the takedown.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown but Von Hayek shows good takedown defense.
Von Hayek appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Von Hayek stuffs the takedown attempt from Weeks. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet.
Friedrich August Von Hayek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Von Hayek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Hayek wants it to stay on the feet.
Weeks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Hayek pinned against the cage. Von Hayek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Hayek as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Weeks misses with a takedown
and Von Hayek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Hayek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weeks doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Hayek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weeks eats them both and turns towards Von Hayek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Von Hayek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weeks looks winded!
Von Hayek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weeks shoots in for a double leg but Von Hayek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Hayek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Hayek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weeks momentarily.
Weeks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Hayek throws a chopping leg kick but Weeks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weeks fails with the takedown
and Von Hayek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Weeks shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weeks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Hayek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Hayek jabs Weeks right on the nose. Weeks blinks but takes it well.#ROC#Weeks is rocked!
Von Hayek jabs at Weeks's body.
Weeks with a poor takedown
and Von Hayek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Hayek finish him?
Von Hayek stuns Weeks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Hayek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Hayek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weeks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Hayek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weeks seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Hayek lands with a right hand.
Von Hayek scores with a body shot.
Weeks shoots and misses
and Von Hayek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Hayek jabs at Weeks's body.
Weeks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Hayek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Von Hayek connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Weeks tumbling to the canvas! Von Hayek pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Weeks was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Friedrich August Von Hayek!

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Lacplesis
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Weeks takes one to the side of the head.
Biggs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
Weeks goes for a takedown attempt but Biggs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biggs with a nice calf kick.
Weeks blocks the body kick.
Biggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weeks eats them both and turns towards Biggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Darren Weeks has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Biggs has knocked Weeks down with a huge combo! Biggs steps away and waves a wobbly Weeks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Weeks is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeks misses with the combination.
Weeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Biggs finish him?#KD2#
A big head kick from Weeks and Biggs is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Biggs is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tyrone Biggs has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Biggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weeks postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Biggs covers up, he's hurt! Weeks keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Weeks and the ref steps in to end the fight! Weeks can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: PANDA 85
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
White Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. White Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White Jr tests Weeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from White Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darren Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White Jr with a nice cross.
Weeks with a lazy takedown attempt
and White Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weeks throws a wild body kick that White Jr sees coming a mile off.
White Jr with a jab.
Weeks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Weeks is rocked!
White Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Oh Weeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Weeks.
Weeks seems to have got his legs back now.
Weeks misses with a head kick.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Weeks tries to bum rush White Jr with a series of wild strikes but White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Weeks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weeks throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Weeks.
White Jr tests Weeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weeks lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Weeks misses with a looping right.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weeks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling White Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from White Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White Jr, as that shot connected.
White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
White Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Weeks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
White Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD2#
White Jr moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Weeks goes down! Can White Jr finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
White Jr wanted to stand there but Weeks had control of the position.
White Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White Jr lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
White Jr wants to control for a moment but Weeks uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
White Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
White Jr moves into full mount! Weeks won't be happy about that!
White Jr controlling from the full mount.
White Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
White Jr landing strikes from the mount and Weeks is in trouble!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weeks regains half guard.
White Jr trying to control from Weeks's half guard. Weeks has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.
White Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
White Jr pushing down on Weeks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weeks! #SUB2#
White Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Weeks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Weeks shrugs it off.
White Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Weeks to get half guard.
White Jr working Weeks over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
White Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
White Jr blocks a head kick by Weeks.
Darren Weeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weeks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White Jr is fending him off so far but Weeks persists. Nope, White Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
White Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White Jr digs a good hook to Weeks's body.
White Jr lunges at Weeks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weeks's hand.
White Jr with a nice cross.
Weeks swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and White Jr counters with a right hand that sends Weeks tumbling to the canvas! Can White Jr finish him? He dives into Weeks's guard looking to do just that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
White Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
White Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Weeks is retaining full guard.
White Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weeks is keeping the position for now. #T1#
White Jr wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
White Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
White Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
White Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
White Jr stands and throws Weeks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weeks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weeks is not content to let White Jr control the position.
Weeks is looking to regain half guard here but White Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Weeks is not content to let White Jr control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
White Jr wants to control for a moment but Weeks uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
White Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weeks defending well though. #SUB#
Weeks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
White Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White Jr trying to control from half guard but Weeks is working away.
White Jr wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
White Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weekss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by White Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White Jr.
Weeks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weeks with a poor takedown
and White Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weeks blocks a head kick by White Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Weeks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#White Jr is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
White Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Weeks finish him?
White Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Weeks rushes White Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
White Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weeks throws a right hand that White Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that White Jr also avoids with ease.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White Jr sprawls well. White Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet.
White Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
White Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
White Jr blocks a head kick by Weeks.
It seemed like White Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weeks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Weeks right on the button. Weeks goes down! White Jr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! White Jr gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 75
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slayer.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but Weeks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weeks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weeks cracks Slayer with a good jab.
Slayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Slayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weeks is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Weeks working for a triangle but Slayer defends it easily.
Slayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB2#
Slayer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Weeks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Weeks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Weeks! #REVR#
Slayer regains half guard.
Weeks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Weeks there.
Weeks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks misses with a head shot. Slayer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Weeks working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Slayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Slayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Weeks distracts Slayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for a guillotine here but Weeks defends easily.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Slayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
Slayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Slayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weeks defends well.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks. #T3#
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Slayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Slayer has wrist control.
Weeks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Slayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weeks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weeks landing with the ground and pound.
Weeks connects with a couple of short punches.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weeks postures up in Slayer's guard and throws a big left but Slayer blocks it.
Weeks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Slayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weeks is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Weeks cracks Slayer with a solid left hand.#ROC#Slayer is rocked!
Weeks 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.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slayer's head.
Slayer is still in real trouble! Can Weeks finish him?
Weeks chips away with some ground and pound.
Slayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks loads up on a big left hand. Slayer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Weeks looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Slayer can't hide his disappointment, as Weeks celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: PANDA 63
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Pandens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weeks avoids a kick to the body.
Weeks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weeks misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Pandens counters with a nice right hand that sends Weeks toppling to the canvas! Weeks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pandens finish him?!#ROC2#Weeks is rocked!
Weeks swinging wildly here.
Oh Weeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens blocks a head kick by Weeks.
Weeks misses with a head kick.
Pandens misses with a two punch combination.
Darren Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeks misses with a right hand
and Pandens counters with a big left hand that crumples Weeks! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azriel Pandens!
After the fight, Azriel Pandens 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: PANDA 55
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Gaethje.
Weeks tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Gaethje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weeks misses with a looping right.
Gaethje leaves Weeks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weeks throws a jab when Gaethje was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Gaethje.
Weeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Weeks misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaethje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaethje circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gaethje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje scores with the left hand. Weeks knows he should have avoided that one.
Weeks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaethje finds it's way round the side to connect with Weeks's head. #ROC2#Weeks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weeks misses with a left hand
and Gaethje scores with a counter punch that sends Weeks to the canvas! Gaethje smells blood - he's punishing Weeks with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Weeks has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gaethje!
Justin Gaethje thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RRFC 61:Gunn vs Ford
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weeks to the ground. Brooks is now in Weeks's guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
Weeks keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Weeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Weeks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Weeks works over Brooks with some ground and pound from guard.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Brooks is trying to keep Weeks in close.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks pulls Weeks in to control the position.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks with a nice head shot there.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Weeks slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weeks is one step ahead there.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weeks defends it easily.
Weeks 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.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks working for a triangle but Weeks defends it easily.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks 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.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks 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.#T3#
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks pulls Weeks in close to his closed guard and prevents Weeks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Weeks controlling him for the moment.
Brooks trying to control the position. #T4#
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks preventing the sweep.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weeks scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks is trying to control the position but Weeks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Weeks dominated that round.
That's time! Weeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Brooks scores with a four punch combination!
Weeks takes one to the chin there.
Brooks cracks Weeks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weeks keeps the fight on the outside.
Weeks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Weeks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Weeks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weeks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weeks looks to land a right hand but Brooks moved out of range.
Weeks throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Weeks. #KD#
A big head kick from Weeks and Brooks is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks with a nice head shot there.
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it. #SUB2#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weeks is controlling him.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Darren Weeks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
Weeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeks throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Weeks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brooks uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Brooks cracks Weeks with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Brooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weeks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Weeks is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Brooks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weeks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brooks but great work by Weeks.
Weeks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Weeks in side control, throwing shots but Brooks defends.
Brooks taking a bit of punishment here - Weeks scoring with strikes.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Weeks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Weeks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Weeks tries to score with some ground and pound. Brooks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Weeks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Weeks with the ground and pound but Brooks regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Weeks winds up and cracks Brooks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weeks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weeks.
Weeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brooks defending well though.
Brooks tries to roll over but Weeks keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
Weeks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Weeks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Weeks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weeks is fighting to break Brooks's control of his arms but Brooks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks 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.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Brooks is rocked!
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it. #T1#
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brooks trying to move into half guard but instead Weeks has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Weeks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks trying to control but Weeks is working from the bottom. #T2#
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Weeks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Weeks scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks postures up.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weeks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carl Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weeks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weeks landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Weeks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Weeks finish him?
Weeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Darren Weeks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weeks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weeks gets to his feet and stands over Brooks, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brooks felt that one! Weeks unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brooks from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RRFC 58: Gunn vs Steele
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Weeks closes the distance and clinches.
Henriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Weeks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Weeks has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Weeks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Weeks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Weeks winds up and cracks Henriksen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weeks throwing shots but Henriksen is blocking nicely.
Henriksen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Weeks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henriksen trying to control but Weeks postures up.
Weeks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Henriksen wants to control but Weeks is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Weeks there.
Weeks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Weeks lands strikes from half guard.
Weeks drops an elbow to the side of Henriksen's head.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henriksen is trying is best to control the position here.
Henriksen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Henriksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks is working Henriksen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Weeks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weeks cracks Henriksen with a solid left hand.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Henriksen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henriksen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks throws a big elbow that misses.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henriksen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henriksen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weeks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henriksen's head.
Weeks tries to free his leg and advance position but Henriksen is retaining full guard.
Weeks postures up in Henriksen's guard and throws a big left but Henriksen blocks it.
Weeks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Weeks works over Henriksen with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Weeks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henriksen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
Weeks is in close to Henriksen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weeks works over Henriksen with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henriksen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weeks working some strikes from top position.
Henriksen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks works over Henriksen with some ground and pound from guard.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Weeks postures up and lands a big shot to Henriksen's brow.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
Henriksen is trying to keep Weeks in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeks cracks Henriksen with a solid left hand.
Henriksen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Weeks connects with a couple of short punches.
Henriksen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks postures up in Henriksen's guard and throws a big left but Henriksen blocks it.
Henriksen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henriksen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Weeks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Weeks darts in and clinches Henriksen up against the cage.
Henriksen tries to pull guard but Weeks won't allow it. #TD2#
Weeks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Henriksen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Weeks closes the distance but Henriksen moves to the side
and Henriksen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Weeks really felt that one!#CL2#
Henriksen gets tackled into the cage by Weeks. Weeks maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weeks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henriksen is pressed up against the cage. Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henriksen down to the mat. Henriksen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch successfully.
Henriksen stops a takedown attempt from Weeks. #TD2#
Weeks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Weeks manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Henriksen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Weeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weeks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henriksen avoids it really well and circles away.
Karl Henriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Weeks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henriksen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henriksen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weeks prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henriksen can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Weeks lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Darren Weeks has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Henriksen is trying to maintain the position but Weeks is very close to passing his half guard.
Henriksen has hold of Weeks's hands but Weeks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henriksen is looking for a sweep. Weeks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Henriksen dodges it nicely.
Weeks prevents Henriksen from improving his position.
Henriksen has hold of Weeks's hands but Weeks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henriksen taking some punishment here, with Weeks in his half guard.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henriksen is looking to improve his position.
Weeks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henriksen trying to hold on to Weeks's head to control him but Weeks postures up. #T4#
Ground and pound from Weeks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weeks working the head and body with strikes.
Henriksen taking some punishment here, with Weeks in his half guard. #ROC2#Henriksen is rocked!
Henriksen has hold of Weeks's hands but Weeks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Henriksen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henriksen tries to roll over but Weeks keeps him under control.
Weeks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Weeks lands a big elbow - Henriksen 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 Weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RRFC 56: Silva vs Flynn
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks tries to clinch up but Bader circles away and keeps his distance.
Bader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weeks tries to move into range but Bader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Weeks is rocked!#CL2#
Weeks closes the distance and clinches.
Weeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Bader finish him?
Bader working hard to break the clinch.
Weeks seems to have recovered his senses.
Weeks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weeks keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bader is trying to break the clinch but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
Weeks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bader is defending well.
Bader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weeks keeps control of Bader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Timo Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Bader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weeks up against the cage.
Weeks has Bader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Weeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bader's efforts to push away.
Bader throws a punch but it's blocked by Weeks. #BC#
Bader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Weeks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bader wants to get back to striking at distance but Weeks won't allow it.
Weeks prevents Bader from breaking the clinch.
Bader throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bader is looking to break free of the clinch but Weeks has double underhooks.
Weeks wants a takedown.
Bader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weeks up against the cage.
Bader tries to circle away but Weeks has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Bader lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Weeks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
Bader on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Weeks is working Bader over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bader is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Weeks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weeks cracks Bader with a big elbow. #ROC2#Bader is rocked!
Weeks in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bader looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Weeks turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RRFC 52: O'Neil vs Brooks
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Weeks forces Gaethje back against the cage and clinches.
Weeks is looking for a takedown.
Weeks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gaethje's efforts to push away.
Gaethje tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weeks blocks a body shot from Gaethje.
Gaethje has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Gaethje breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weeks takes one to the side of the head.
Gaethje slips a jab and a cross from Weeks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaethje. That's going to slow Weeks down.
Weeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaethje lands a nice shot that snaps Weeks's head back.
Weeks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaethje's waist but Gaethje gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weeks off to one side. #CL#
Weeks rushes Gaethje and presses him up against the cage.
Gaethje wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Gaethje misses with the head strike.
Gaethje wants to get back to striking at distance but Weeks won't allow it.
Gaethje is pressed up against the cage. Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaethje down to the mat. Gaethje 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 Darren Weeks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaethje swats away the attempt to clinch by Weeks.#CL#
Weeks forces Gaethje back against the cage and clinches.
Weeks blocks a body shot from Gaethje.
Gaethje can't find room to land a body shot as Weeks controls the action.
Gaethje swings wildly with an uppercut but Weeks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaethje has a couple of punches blocked by Weeks. #T2#
Gaethje is pressed up against the cage. Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaethje down to the mat. Gaethje avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Weeks rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaethje misses with the head strike.
Gaethje stops a takedown attempt from Weeks.
Weeks prevents Gaethje from breaking the clinch.
Gaethje lands a hook that snaps the head of Weeks backwards.
Weeks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Weeks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gaethje is trying to keep an underhook but Weeks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gaethje wants to improve his position but Weeks is controlling well.
Weeks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaethje's head. #T3#
Gaethje taking some punishment here, with Weeks in his half guard.
Gaethje is trying to get back to full guard.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks 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.
Weeks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaethje wants to get back to full guard.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Gaethje dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weeks.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gaethje desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Weeks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gaethje felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gaethje is trying to control but can't.
Weeks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaethje knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gaethje trying to control but Weeks postures up.
Gaethje controlling the position well.
Gaethje avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weeks.
Ground and pound from Weeks.
Weeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaethje defending well though.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weeks working over Gaethje with some ground and pound. Gaethje looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Justin Gaethje has been cut.
Nice strikes from Weeks there.
Weeks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Weeks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Gaethje's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weeks lands a brutal head kick. Gaethje looks out on his feet and Weeks throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RRFC Challengers 46
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weeks.
Martens shapes to counter with a head kick.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt
and Martens counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Weeks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weeks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weeks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weeks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martens defends well and Weeks ends up having to push Martens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Martens circles away easily
and Martens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weeks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martens counters with a right hand to the body.
Martens has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick lands for Martens.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown but Martens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weeks moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartens.
Martens stuffs the takedown attempt from Weeks. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet.
Weeks is breathing heavily.#T1#
Weeks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martens sprawls well. Martens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet.
Weeks has his takedown stuffed
and Martens counters with a stiff right hand.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt
letting Martens counter with a right hand.
Weeks has his takedown stuffed
and Martens counters with an inside leg kick.
Weeks shoots in but no luck this time.
Martens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Martens circles away easily
and Martens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martens with the inside leg kick.
Weeks fails with the takedown
and Martens counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Weeks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alex Martens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weeks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Martens as Weeks shoots in.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt.
Martens throws a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Martens.
Martens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weeks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weeks somewhat.#T3#
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Martens as he connects with a hook.
Weeks misses with a takedown attempt
and Martens counters with a left and a right that stings Weeks.
Weeks darts in looking for a takedown but Martens gets double underhooks and turns Weeks into the cage.
Martens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weeks with a body shot.
Weeks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Weeks is rocked!
Martens punishes Weeks's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martens.
Martens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Weeks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown but Martens shows good takedown defense.
Weeks with a poor takedown
enabling Martens to counter with a crisp jab.
Martens lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Weeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Martens! Weeks is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Martens!
Our winner, Alex Martens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RRFC 46: Bohizdar vs Budinha
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks takes one on the button.
Weeks with a hook.
Weeks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Weeks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brooks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darren Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weeks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Weeks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Weeks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weeks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Weeks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brooks's half guard.
Weeks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weeks.
Brooks has hold of Weeks's hands but Weeks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Weeks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks pushes Weeks off looking to stand but Weeks dives back in and keeps control.
Brooks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Weeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brooks defending well though. #T1#
Weeks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brooks is looking to escape.
Weeks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Brooks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Weeks avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weeks avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily.
A combination from Weeks does no damage.
And Brooks counters with a quick kick to the body but Weeks blocks it.
Weeks shoots in for a double leg but Brooks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brooks with a nice cross.
Weeks avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Weeks misses with an uppercut.
Weeks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weeks misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Weeks.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Weeks on that attempt.
Carl Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
Weeks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brooks defends well and Weeks ends up having to push Brooks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Weeks looks winded!
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weeks lands a jab to the head.
Weeks moves forwards but Brooks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brooks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brooks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weeks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Weeks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brooks lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Weeks is rocked!
Brooks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Weeks seems to have recovered his senses.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily.
Weeks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brooks to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weeks.
A left and a right from Brooks both land. Nice combination.
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weeks.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Weeks's shoulder, as Weeks tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Brooks.#CL2#
Weeks clinches up against the cage.
Brooks is trying to push Weeks away but Weeks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weeks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weeks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Weeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weeks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Weeks with a poor takedown
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks fails to land the takedown.
Brooks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weeks.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Brooks with a jab.
Brooks with a hook.
Weeks avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWeeks.
A swing and a miss from Weeks.
Brooks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weeks connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weeks shoots in but no luck this time.
Brooks scores with a hook.
Brooks swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Weeks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weeks can do to turn this around?
Weeks takes one to the side of the head.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weeks.
Brooks goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brooks lands a front kick.
Weeks fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Brooks.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carl Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weeks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weeks slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
A little jabbing left from Weeks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Weeks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brooks counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Weeks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carl Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Whack! Brooks lands a heavy head kick that drops Weeks. The ref tackles Brooks to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Weeks was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Carl Brooks!
During a confident post fight interview, Carl Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC: London
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O'Neil. Weeks shrugs it off though.
O'Neil throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weeks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weeks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O'Neil lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by O'Neil. #TD#
Weeks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. O'Neil was covering up waiting for the punch and Weeks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
O'Neil is controlling Weeks's posture.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O'Neil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil wants to sweep but no luck.
O'Neil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O'Neil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Weeks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but O'Neil blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks is fighting to break O'Neil's control of his arms but O'Neil is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O'Neil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O'Neil pulls Weeks in close to prevent any damage.
O'Neil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O'Neil has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
O'Neil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
O'Neil pulls Weeks in close to prevent any damage.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but O'Neil has wrist control.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
O'Neil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
O'Neil wants to sweep but no luck.
Weeks throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Weeks works over O'Neil with some ground and pound from guard.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but O'Neil blocks nicely.
Weeks throws an elbow that misses. O'Neil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weeks's guard. Nice move by O'Neil!#REVB##SUB#
O'Neil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O'Neil controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
O'Neil is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O'Neil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weeks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weeks keeping moving, preventing O'Neil from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darren Weeks 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#
Weeks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Weeks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O'Neil slips a jab from Weeks.
O'Neil throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Weeks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O'Neil's guard.
We've been hearing that Weeks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O'Neil controls Weeks momentarily but Weeks frees himself.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weeks cracks O'Neil with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks being controlled here momentarily.
O'Neil working a defensive guard here.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but O'Neil blocks nicely. #T1#
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but O'Neil has wrist control.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeks postures up in O'Neil's guard and throws a big left but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil pulls Weeks in close to prevent any damage.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O'Neil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks 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.
O'Neil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but O'Neil blocks nicely.
O'Neil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
O'Neil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O'Neil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks won't allow O'Neil to sweep him here.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but O'Neil blocks nicely.
O'Neil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
O'Neil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O'Neil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O'Neil pulls Weeks in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weeks checks a low kick from O'Neil.
Weeks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O'Neil. O'Neil obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from O'Neil as Weeks shoots in.
O'Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
O'Neil lands with an uppercut that bounces Weeks off the cage and back into range.
Weeks shoots in but O'Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O'Neil can do to turn this around?
O'Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. O'Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weeks or perhaps it was just good defense by O'Neil, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Weeks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weeks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O'Neil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O'Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weeks.
Weeks shoots in and drives through. O'Neil sprawls well.
Weeks fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##TD#
Weeks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O'Neil has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O'Neil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weeks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
O'Neil 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.
O'Neil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weeks's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Weeks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
O'Neil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O'Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weeks looks for the body kick but O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil throws a fast counter high kick but Weeks manages to duck under it in time.
Good exchange - Weeks coming out on top.
Weeks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Weeks is rocked!
O'Neil slips under a jab.
Oh Weeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O'Neil scores with a sloppy right hand. Weeks should have avoided that one.
Weeks switches off momentarily and O'Neil cracks him with a monster right hand! Weeks topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as O'Neil dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by O'Neil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey O'Neil!
Mickey O'Neil is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Mickey O'Neil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RRFC 40: Weeks vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Jab from Weeks.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz tries to bum rush Weeks with a series of wild strikes but Weeks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz tries to move into range but Weeks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weeks throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Weeks throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Weeks.
Weeks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Weeks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Diaz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Diaz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weeks throws an overhand right that has Diaz reeling! Weeks follows up with more punches and Diaz is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Darren Weeks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RRFC 37: Dungey vs Shabazz II
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Weeks throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Weeks looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
We've been told by Ford's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ford duly obliges.
Ford cracks Weeks with a good jab.#ROC#
Weeks is rocked!
Weeks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Weeks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
Weeks seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Ford tenderised Weeks's leg. Weeks is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Ford drops Weeks with a big left hand and mounts him. Weeks is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford looking to land elbow strikes but Weeks uses the position to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Weeks actively working from the bottom here.
Ford throwing shots but Weeks is blocking nicely.
Ford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weeks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ford. #T1#
Ford throwing strikes from guard but Weeks blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Weeks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ford throws a sloppy strike and Weeks has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ford is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Darren Weeks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RRFC 35: Weeks vs Foley
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Jab by Weeks.
Foley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weeks.
Foley tests Weeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weeks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
Weeks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Weeks cracks a nice hook into Foley's ribs.
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weeks falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Weeks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weeks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley thuds his right hand into Weeks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weeks scores with a decent looking hook.
Weeks throws out a loose jab but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foley lands with a hook. Weeks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weeks misses with a wild combination.
Darren Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Weeks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weeks swings widly with a right hand
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Weeks misses
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Foley connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Weeks is rocked!
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weeks was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
Weeks has his takedown stuffed
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Oh Weeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foley lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foley.
Weeks misses with a straight right.
Foley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Weeks right on the button. Weeks goes down! Foley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Foley gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley is the new lightweight champion!
Axel Foley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RRFC 30: Dilbrandt vs Pandens
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch successfully.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Ford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ford's defenses. #BC#
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ford misses with a low kick.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Weeks drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
Weeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ford avoids the elbow strike from Weeks, against the cage. #BC#
Ford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darren Weeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Weeks avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Weeks blocks a body shot from Ford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford. #BC2#
Weeks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Weeks drives through and clinches with Ford against the cage.
Weeks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ford walks away with a smile on his face. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weeks darts in trying to clinch
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Weeks.
Ford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Weeks takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Weeks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Weeks clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weeks's elbow.
Weeks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ford to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Weeks has closed the distance and engaged Ford in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Weeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weeks blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Weeks jumps guard and drags Ford to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weeks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ford manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weeks stands up over Ford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ford is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at McGrady FT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Weeks postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
Ford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weeks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Weeks scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Ford wants to sweep here but Weeks controlling him for the moment.
Oh Ford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford trying to control the position.
Weeks works over Ford with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Weeks is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Weeks forces his way into half guard.
Ford moves into full guard.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weeks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Weeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely. #T4#
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ford controls Weeks momentarily but Weeks frees himself.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Ford has momentary wrist control but Weeks slips an elbow through the middle.
Weeks won't allow Ford to get back to his feet.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ford postures up in Weeks's guard and throws a big left but Weeks blocks it.
Ford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Weeks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Weeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford looking to slow down the pace here.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ford looking to stall.
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weeks blocks a body shot from Ford. #BC2#
Weeks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily.
Weeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Weeks clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ford breaks from the clinch.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Weeks moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Weeks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ford's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks postures up. #T1#
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ford is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weeks postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
Weeks prevents Ford from getting back to his feet.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ford is looking to stand up but Weeks isn't so interested in that idea.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Ford scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Weeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Weeks throws an elbow but misses.
Weeks misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Weeks lands a nice elbow.
Weeks lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford. #BC#
Ford breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weeks walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weeks.
Weeks tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ford, right into the meat.
Weeks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Weeks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darren Weeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weeks tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ford connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Weeks closes the distance and pushes Ford back into the cage.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Weeks avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage. #T3#
Ford lands a left hand.
Weeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weeks throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weeks.
Weeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but Weeks has the dominant position.
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Weeks darts in and clinches Ford up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weeks.
Weeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford dodges an elbow strike from Weeks.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Weeks controls the action. #BC2#
Weeks breaks from the clinch.
Ford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weeks. That did some damage!
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weeks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weeks is able to avoid easily.
Landon Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford throws a chopping leg kick but Weeks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weeks tries to clinch there but Ford circles away.
Weeks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weeks doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Weeks avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Weeks throws an elbow that misses.
Ford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
Ford digs a right hand into Weeks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weeks's gas tank. #TD2#
Weeks pulls Ford into guard.
Darren Weeks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Weeks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ford is defending well. Weeks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ford has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Weeks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darren Weeks thanked Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RRFC 28: Pandens vs Brooks
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Weeks drives through and clinches with Fox against the cage.
Weeks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Our sources have told us that Fox has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Weeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Weeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Weeks lands an elbow that stopped Fox in his tracks for a moment.
Weeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Weeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fox tries to land knees in the clinch but Weeks avoids the damage to the body.
Weeks prevents a body shot from Fox. #TD2#
Weeks pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fox postures up in Weeks's guard and throws a big left but Weeks blocks it. #SUB2#
Fox wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Weeks's closed guard. He's half up but Weeks has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Weeks pivots and extends the arm, Fox falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Weeks! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
Our winner, Darren Weeks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RRFC Challengers 25
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1##CL#
Weeks moves into range and clinches up with Escobar.#TD#
Weeks drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Weeks is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Escobar rolls with it to try and escape but Weeks cranks on the arm and Escobar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Weeks!
During a confident post fight interview, Darren Weeks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC Challengers 23
Date: Jan 08, 2020

#R1#
Weeks's corner calls for a 1-2. Weeks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Weeks takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Weeks jumps guard and drags Escobar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Weeks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Escobar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Weeks has tightened it up now! Escobar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darren Weeks!
A very excited looking Darren Weeks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
Weeks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shashi sprawls well. Shashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weeks gets slowly back to his feet.
Weeks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weeks is defended easily by Shashi.
Cajetan Shashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Weeks.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Shashi and sends Weeks crashing to the mat! Shashi follows him down to the mat - Weeks regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#
It looks like Darren Weeks has been cut.
Shashi wants to take a breather but Weeks is having none of it.
Shashi uses his free foot to push down on Weeks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Weeks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shashi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Weeks is surviving well by controlling Shashi's body position as best he can.
Shashi throws some wild stikes that Weeks manages to avoid easily. #T1#
Weeks blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shashi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Weeks has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Shashi looking to secure an arm triangle but Weeks defends it well.
Weeks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Weeks holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shashi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shashi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Shashi controlling from mount. #SUB#
Shashi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shashi controlling the position easily from mount.
Weeks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shashi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Weeks is in real trouble. #T3#
Shashi missing with punches from the back.
Weeks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shashi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Shashi is looking for a kimura but Weeks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shashi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Weeks looking for submissions off his back.
Shashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weeks defending well though. #T4#
Shashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weeks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Shashi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Shashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Weeks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cajetan Shashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Weeks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Shashi jumps into guard, dragging Weeks to the mat. #SUB#
Shashi looking for a triangle here. Weeks is fighting it but it looks tight! Shashi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Weeks is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cajetan Shashi!
A victorious Cajetan Shashi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2019

#R1##TD#
Weeks shoots in and bounces Dwight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dwight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weeks landing with the ground and pound.
Weeks landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Dwight is rocked!
Weeks loads up on a big left hand. Dwight felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Weeks looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Dwight can't hide his disappointment, as Weeks celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Our winner, Darren Weeks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2019

#R1##CL#
Weeks has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch.
Lyons wants to break free but Weeks has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weeks.
Weeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lyons takes an elbow to the temple.
Lyons takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Lyons has been cut.
Weeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lyons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weeks after a bit of a struggle.
Weeks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Weeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weeks has Lyons pressed against the cage. He pushes Lyons back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Weeks throws a beautiful elbow that sends Lyons crashing to the floor! Weeks piles on the pressure with more strikes! Lyons is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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