Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Beckley clinches.
Harged blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beckley wants to take the fight to the mat but Harged manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harged is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beckley stalling the fight.
Harged gets underhooks to prevent Beckley's takedown attempt.
Beckley is stalling here.
Beckley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harged prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Beckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley is trying to stall.
Harged on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beckley missing with knees to the body.
Harged will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Beckley up against the cage.#T1#
Beckley scores a nice knee to the body. #TD#
Beckley drags the fight down to the ground.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but Beckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harged pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beckley is keeping the position for now.
Harged pushing down on Beckley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beckley is not content to let Harged control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckley pushes Harged off looking to stand but Harged dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Harged trying to control the action but Beckley is working from the bottom.
Harged prevents Beckley from standing back up.
Harged tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Beckley. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beckley jabs at Harged's body.
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beckley moves out of range as Harged strikes.
A head kick by Beckley misses
and Harged counters with a two punch combo.
Harged takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beckley works Harged's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harged tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beckley misses with a body shot.
Beckley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harged momentarily. #T3#
Beckley throws a sloppy head kick and Harged moves out of range easily.
Beckley tries to land a front kick but Harged steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beckley.
Harged takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beckley is looking to wear down Harged with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harged looks winded!
A big left from Harged misses.
Beckley scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Beckley. That snapped Harged's head back.
Beckley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harged looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beckley lands a right hand from hell, dropping Harged. Beckley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Beckley!
In defeat, Darren Harged stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back, like i always do'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Harged gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been hearing reports that Harged has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harged on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardaway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardaway cracks Harged with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardaway connects with a stiff jab that staggers Harged - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samuel Hardaway!
A very excited looking Samuel Hardaway 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.
In defeat, Darren Harged stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back, like i always do'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1#
Ristinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Harged has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harged throws a big shot that misses.
Ristinen swings for the body but Harged moves out of range.
Ristinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harged.
Ristinen stuns Harged with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ristinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harged at a distance.
Ristinen scores with a shot to the body.
Ristinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ristinen throws an overhand right that lands on Harged's shoulder, as Harged tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Harged misses the target.
Ristinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Harged.
It looked like Harged wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Harged.
Jesse Ristinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harged takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ristinen misses with a looping left.
Harged swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ristinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harged.
Harged was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ristinen throws a combination that misses
and Harged counters with a stiff right hand.
Harged jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ristinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ristinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harged rather than just go for the knockout.
Ristinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ristinen lands with a nice body punch.
Harged on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ristinen connects with a body shot that sends Harged's belly button to the back.
Ristinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ristinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harged is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Ristinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ristinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jesse Ristinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ristinen connects with a body shot that sends Harged's belly button to the back.
Ristinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Harged on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ristinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Harged moves away from the strike by Ristinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harged is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ristinen. #T2#
Harged uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ristinen.
Ristinen jabs Harged to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harged on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ristinen lands a body shot.
Ristinen takes a swing at Harged's ribcage but misses.
Ristinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harged manages to avoid it.
It looked like Harged wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harged throws an overhand right that lands on Ristinen's shoulder, as Ristinen tries to avoid the shot.
Ristinen misses the jab.
Ristinen lands a right hook to the body.
Ristinen takes a swing at Harged's ribcage but misses.
Harged throws a hook but Ristinen blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ristinen. Harged does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ristinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harged is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harged uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ristinen. #T3#
Harged misses with a series of wild punches.
Ristinen slips under a jab from Harged.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harged.
Harged needs to keep his hands up - Ristinen had a free shot at his head there.
Ristinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ristinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ristinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harged.
Ristinen loads up on a big right hand but Harged slips the punch.
Harged wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ristinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Harged drops his hands momentarily and Ristinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harged pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harged throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ristinen throws a lazy right hand but Harged sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ristinen misses with a body shot.
Ristinen jabs Harged to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ristinen swings for the body but Harged moves out of range.
Ristinen looks to land a left hand but Harged moved out of range nicely.
Ristinen ducks under a wild hook from Harged.
Ristinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ristinen lands with a nice combination. Harged backs away looking to recover.
Harged moves out of range of the strikes.
Harged keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Harged on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harged slips a jab from Ristinen.
Ristinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ristinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harged eats them both and turns towards Ristinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A shot to the liver by Ristinen. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Ristinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Harged is looking to clinch but Ristinen is avoiding it.
Harged thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ristinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ristinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ristinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jesse Ristinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ristinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harged under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ristinen. Harged does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ristinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harged was well out of range. Poor timing from Ristinen.
Harged tried to counter with a leg kick but Ristinen avoided it.
Ristinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ristinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ristinen slips a jab from Harged.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Ristinen.
Ristinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Harged is rocked!
Ristinen lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Ristinen!
In defeat, Darren Harged stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back, like i always do'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Lintellz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lintellz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harged as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Harged has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harged throws out a powerful jab.
Lintellz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lintellz tries for a takedown but Harged circles away easily
and Harged counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristapzs Lintellz.#CL#
Harged closes the distance and clinches.
Lintellz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harged blocks it with crossed arms.
Lintellz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lintellz tries for a takedown but Harged manages to get underhooks.
Lintellz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harged has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harged content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harged avoiding damage as Lintellz throws knees to the body. #T1#
Lintellz is working for takedown but Harged is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lintellz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harged has Lintellz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lintellz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lintellz gets underhooks to prevent Harged's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Harged - that landed with a thud.
Lintellz stalling in the clinch but Harged improves position.
Harged is working for takedown but Lintellz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lintellz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Harged.
Harged is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lintellz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harged goes for a takedown attempt but Lintellz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Lintellz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harged counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Harged has managed to clinch.
Harged is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lintellz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harged pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lintellz tries for a takedown but Harged manages to get underhooks.
Lintellz looks winded!
Harged can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harged. #TD2#
Lintellz manages to pull guard.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintellz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lintellz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harged. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lintellz wants to stand and escape but Harged is having none of it.
Harged engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Harged passes into half guard.
Harged is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harged trying to control the action but Lintellz is working from the bottom.
Harged is really struggling to control Lintellz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lintellz trying to control here.
Lintellz looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lintellz fails with the takedown
and Harged makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kristapzs Lintellz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harged slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Harged. No joy for Lintellz on that attempt.
Lintellz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harged circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Harged dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Harged listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lintellz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harged throws a good cross that connects.
Harged connects with a body shot that sends Lintellz's belly button to the back.
Lintellz shoots in and drives through. Harged sprawls well.#CL2#
Lintellz darts in and clinches Harged up against the cage.#TD#
Harged has hold of one of Lintellz's legs. Lintellz is fighting the takedown attempt but Harged gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lintellz wants to sweep here but Harged controlling him for the moment.
Harged trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lintellz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harged doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harged manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harged trying to control but Lintellz is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lintellz can't keep his opponent in guard - Harged advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lintellz wants to improve his position but Harged is controlling well.
Lintellz is looking to escape.
Harged takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harged moves nicely into side control.
Lintellz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Harged is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lintellz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Lintellz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Harged thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harged is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lintellz can do to turn this around?
Lintellz is pushing Harged's head away, looking to escape. Harged manages to hold on to the position though.
Lintellz is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Harged politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Harged prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Harged trying to control the position but Lintellz is working away.
Harged advances nicely into full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lintellz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lintellz tries to hold on but Harged postures up.
Lintellz can't escape the position.
Lintellz is breathing heavily.
Harged is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lintellz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lintellz tries to hold on but Harged pushes him away.
Harged controlling his opponent. #T4#
Harged prevents Lintellz from getting the reversal.
Harged tries to control but Lintellz wriggling away.
Harged won't let Lintellz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Harged is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Harged has closed the distance and engaged Lintellz in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Harged dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lintellz shoots in but no luck this time.
Harged stuffs the takedown attempt from Lintellz. Lintellz gets slowly back to his feet.
Harged fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lintellz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harged with a jab.
Lintellz shoots in looking for a takedown but Harged manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lintellz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristapzs Lintellz.
Lintellz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harged counters with a three punch combo that has Lintellz backing up. Lintellz nods at Harged to acknowledge the strikes.
Lintellz takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harged stalks Lintellz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lintellz's face. Lintellz staggers backwards, shaken.
Lintellz shoots in looking for a takedown. Harged tries to sprawl out of it but Lintellz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harged manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harged is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harged lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lintellz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lintellz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harged sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lintellz somewhat.
Lintellz has his takedown stuffed
and Harged counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Lintellz is rocked!
Lintellz ducks into an uppercut from Harged and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Harged!
Darren Harged managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHKI 35
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Sherk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sherk moves away from the strike by Harged.
Sherk feints the counter takedown.
Harged jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sherk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harged connects with a single shot there.
Harged throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Sherk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harged's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Harged throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sherk escapes and throws Harged's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherk controls the position from side control.
It looks like Sherk might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Harged is looking to regain half guard here but Sherk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sherk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harged has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sherk laying and praying for a moment but Harged takes advantage and regains half guard.
Harged wants to improve his position but Sherk is controlling well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harged is trying to get back to full guard.
Harged is looking to control Sherk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harged avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sherk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Sherk passes to full mount!
Sherk avoids the attempt from Harged to control.
Sherk wants to take Harged's back here but Harged is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sherk controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harged is trying to escape the mount.
Sherk moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Sherk looking to break Harged's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harged remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sherk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sherk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Harged is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sherk.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Harged pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sherk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Sherk tries to counter it with a takedown but Harged pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harged throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherk.
Harged clobbers Sherk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sherk swats away the attempt to clinch by Harged.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harged lands with an uppercut that bounces Sherk off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Harged.#T1#
Sherk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harged.
Sherk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harged defends it well.
Sherk defending well as Harged loads up on a big left hand.
Harged loads up on a big right hand but Sherk slips the punch.
Harged misses with a hook. Sherk ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Harged shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harged showed some decent athleticism there.
Harged trying to control from Sherk's half guard. Sherk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steve Sherk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Sherk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sherk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harged looking to control.
Harged can't keep his opponent in guard - Sherk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sherk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherk wants to pass to mount but Harged is defending the position. #T3#
Sherk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harged wants to get back to full guard but Sherk has mounted him!
Harged tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sherk is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Harged is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sherk is hanging on to Harged's back as he tries to escape.
Sherk controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Sherk is working for a rear naked choke. Harged is not defending it well and Sherk has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Harged refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Harged's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Sherk!
Steve Sherk made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHKI 20
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Kizowski misses the jab.#TD2#
Kizowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harged avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kizowski.
Kizowski working over Harged with some ground and pound. Harged looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kizowski prevents Harged from improving his position.
Kizowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harged defending well though.
It looks like Kizowski is going to stand back up.
Kizowski working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski wants to take a breather but Harged is having none of it.
Harged wants to improve his position but Kizowski is controlling well.
Kizowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harged keeps working. #T1#
Kizowski is controlling the pace. #ES#
Harged manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kizowski misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kizowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harged misses with a right hand
and Kizowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kizowski misses with a few strikes there.
Harged is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kizowski. #CL2#
Kizowski has Harged up against the cage in a clinch.
Kizowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harged just leaning against Kizowski, taking a breather. #T2#
Harged tries for a takedown but Kizowski manages to get underhooks.
Kizowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kizowski goes for a takedown attempt but Harged pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harged throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Kizowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kizowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harged is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kizowski off and has taken his back!
Kizowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kizowski rolls, trying to escape but Harged keeps control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Kizowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harged's arms.
Kizowski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Harged off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kizowski trying to control the action but Harged just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Kizowski can't escape the position.
Kizowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harged. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kizowski keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kizowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kizowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harged.
Kizowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kizowski tries to roll but Harged sticks to his back.
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 Darren Harged will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kizowski misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Kizowski misses.
It looked like Harged wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kizowski throws a sloppy head kick and Harged moves out of range easily.
Harged avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mike Kizowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harged lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kizowski's sensitive parts.
Harged keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Kizowski does no damage.
Harged throwing a counter right hand but Kizowski manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harged.
Harged misses the jab.
Kizowski slips a straight right by Harged.
Despite the aggression on Kizowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harged throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kizowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Harged shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kizowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kizowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harged manages to pass to side control.
Kizowski is breathing heavily.#REVB#
Kizowski is looking to control Harged's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kizowski avoid being mounted?
Darren Harged overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harged seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kizowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harged not doing much here. #T2#
Kizowski is looking to improve his position.
Harged is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kizowski is trying to stand back up but Harged is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harged seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kizowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Kizowski is looking to control Harged's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kizowski avoid being mounted?
Kizowski is refusing to be controlled, as Harged sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kizowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harged throws out the jab.
Kizowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harged.
Kizowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harged enables Kizowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harged manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Harged pushes Kizowski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kizowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harged.
Mike Kizowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kizowski lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harged will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kizowski misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Kizowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harged throws the left hand but Kizowski avoids the punch easily.
Kizowski tries to clinch up but Harged circles away and keeps his distance.
Kizowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harged connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kizowski. Kizowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kizowski throws a wild body kick that Harged sees coming a mile off.
Kizowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Harged sprawls well. He's pushed Kizowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harged was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kizowski misses with a combination
letting Harged counter with a right hand.
Harged looks to land a left hand but Kizowski moved out of range nicely.
Kizowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kizowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harged showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kizowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Harged will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kizowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harged to score with a decent uppercut.
Kizowski tries to clinch but Harged is having none of it.
Harged is looking to counter punch.
Kizowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harged sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harged throws a jab when Kizowski was well out of range.#TD#
Harged fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kizowski sprawls well initially but Harged persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harged trying to control the action but Kizowski is working from the bottom.
Kizowski wants to improve his position but Harged is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski pushes Harged off looking to stand but Harged dives back in and keeps control.
Kizowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harged is controlling the pace. #T1#
Kizowski is looking for a sweep. Harged is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kizowski is trying to stand up here but Harged is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Harged is looking for a kimura here.
Kizowski is looking for a sweep. Harged is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kizowski controlling the position well.
Kizowski wants to sweep but Harged has passed to side control!
Harged happy to just control the position for now.
Harged is looking to take a break and control but Kizowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kizowski is looking for a sweep.
Mike Kizowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harged trying to control the action but Kizowski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kizowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harged half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kizowski tries to clinch but Harged moves out of range.
Harged throws a hook but Kizowski blocks it.
Kizowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harged misses the jab.
Kizowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harged circles away quickly and effectively.
As Kizowski tries to get set, Harged tries to push him back and clinch up but Kizowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Kizowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Kizowski tries to get set, Harged tries to push him back and clinch up but Kizowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Kizowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Harged tries to sprawl out of it but Kizowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harged manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Kizowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Harged avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kizowski tries for a takedown but Harged sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kizowski.
Nice shot by Harged.
Harged fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kizowski on the side of the head.
Kizowski goes for a double leg but Harged avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harged continues to drive forward.
Harged half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harged jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kizowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kizowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harged finds it's way round the side to connect with Kizowski's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harged lands with an uppercut that bounces Kizowski off the cage and back into range.
Harged is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kizowski can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kizowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kizowski wants to get back to his feet but Harged passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kizowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harged has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Kizowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Kizowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Harged tries to clinch up but Kizowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Kizowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harged.
Kizowski throws a body punch but Harged moves out of range.
Harged is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kizowski.
Kizowski shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense.
Kizowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kizowski wants to clinch up but Harged keeps it at a distance.
Harged is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kizowski misses with a two punch combination.
Harged swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mike Kizowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kizowski throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kizowski.
Harged shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kizowski sprawls well. Kizowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harged gets slowly back to his feet.
Kizowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kizowski there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Kizowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Harged closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kizowski to the mat! Kizowski manages to get full guard.
Kizowski wants to stand and escape but Harged is having none of it.
Harged trying to control but Kizowski is working from the bottom.
Kizowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kizowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harged is controlling him.
Harged wants to control from the top but Kizowski keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Kizowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harged defends well.
Harged trying to control but Kizowski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kizowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kizowski slips a jab from Harged.
Kizowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kizowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harged misses with a looping left.
Kizowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harged is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kizowski tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Kizowski both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Kizowski drives through and clinches with Harged against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harged is pushing Kizowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kizowski tries to pull guard but Harged won't allow it.
We've been informed that Kizowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kizowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harged effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Harged tries for a takedown but Kizowski manages to get underhooks.
Harged is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kizowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Harged. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harged tries for a takedown but Kizowski manages to get underhooks.
Harged has Kizowski pressed against the cage, preventing Kizowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harged blocks a body shot from Kizowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harged keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kizowski's efforts to push away.
Kizowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Kizowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harged tries to clinch there but Kizowski circles away.
Kizowski looks for the body kick but Harged saw that one coming.
Kizowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harged slips a jab and a cross from Kizowski.
Kizowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kizowski tries to clinch but Harged is having none of it.
Kizowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harged swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harged paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kizowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kizowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harged quickly recovers to half guard.
Kizowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kizowski trying to control the action but Harged is working from the bottom.
Kizowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harged controls his leg. #T1#
Kizowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Harged is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kizowski thows a huge punch but Harged dodges it nicely.
Harged is trying to stand.
Kizowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harged is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kizowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Kizowski there.
Harged wants to get back to his feet.
Kizowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harged tries to roll over but Kizowski keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kizowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kizowski tries to stand and escape but Harged is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kizowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harged has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kizowski ducks under a wild hook from Harged.
Kizowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harged avoids it really well and circles away.
Harged rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kizowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Kizowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kizowski misses with a body kick.#TD#
Harged scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kizowski pushes Harged off looking to stand but Harged dives back in and keeps control.
Kizowski tries to roll over but Harged keeps him under control.#T3#
Harged wants to control but Kizowski is keeping him busy. #SU#
Harged stands up from half guard.
Sloppy strikes from Kizowski. Those never looked like landing.
Kizowski looks for the body kick but Harged saw that one coming. #TD#
Harged manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kizowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Kizowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Kizowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harged won't allow Kizowski to sweep him here.
Darren Harged overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harged is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Harged passes Kizowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kizowski is trying to stand up here but Harged is controlling him well.
Kizowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kizowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Harged.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harged works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Kizowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Harged avoids the body shot from Kizowski.
Kizowski throws a leg kick
and Harged counters with a straight right hand.
Harged avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kizowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harged misses with a looping right.
Kizowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harged.
Harged scores with a jab. Kizowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kizowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kizowski moves away from the strike by Harged.
Mike Kizowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kizowski has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Harged tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizowski moves away from the strike by Harged.
Harged lands with a shot to the body.
Harged with a nice cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Harged throws a jab when Kizowski was well out of range.
Kizowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Harged on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kizowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harged looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kizowski looks for the body kick but Harged saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Harged misses the target.
Harged's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kizowski under the eye.
Harged slips a jab and a cross from Kizowski.
Kizowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kizowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kizowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harged.
Kizowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harged.
Kizowski moves away from the strike by Harged.
Kizowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kizowski shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Kizowski throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Harged counters by moving into the clinch.
Kizowski misses with an elbow strike.
Kizowski is trying to force a seperation but Harged has the dominant position.
Harged wants a takedown but no success here.
Kizowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kizowski tries to break free but Harged pushes him back against the cage.
Kizowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harged.
Kizowski stops a takedown attempt from Harged. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kizowski blocks an elbow strike.
Harged letting Kizowski take a breather here.
Mike Kizowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kizowski stalling.
Harged taking a breather.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harged throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kizowski.
Harged blocks an elbow strike from Kizowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kizowski is trying to drag Harged to the mat but Harged just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darren Harged has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kizowski.
Kizowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harged pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Harged throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harged defends it well.
Alves looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alves goes for a double leg but Harged avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harged continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Harged misses the target.
Alves shoots in and drives through. Harged sprawls well.
Alves has his takedown stuffed
letting Harged counter with a right hand.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Alves.
Harged lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jos Alves has been cut.
Harged getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Harged looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Harged controls the position.
Harged is putting a hurting on Alves here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Harged in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alves is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Harged!
After the big win, Darren Harged made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2022

#R1#
Mullen throws the left hand but Harged avoids the punch easily.
Harged was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mullen throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Harged counters by clinching up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mullen trying to stall but Harged improves his position.
Harged prevents a body shot from Mullen. #TD#
Harged works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mullen is looking to stand back up but Harged counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mullen. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harged in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mullen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Harged!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Harged!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Darren Harged waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Harged lands with a hook. Cabrera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harged stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harged wants it to stay on the feet.
Cabrera tries to move into range but Harged moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harged moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Cabrera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cabrera showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Cabrera seems to be working for a kimura but Harged defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cabrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harged pushes Cabrera off looking to stand but Cabrera dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Cabrera wants to control but Harged is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Harged wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well. #SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura but Harged is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cabrera to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cabrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harged sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harged defends it well. #SUB2#
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Harged is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harged is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Cabrera is pressing down on Harged's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harged is holding on for now.
Cabrera wants to take a breather but Harged is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cabrera is trying for a kimura here. Harged looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cabrera wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roland Cabrera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Paterson tries for a takedown but Harged circles away easily
and Harged connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harged as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Harged on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paterson shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Paterson.
Paterson has a takedown stuffed.
Paterson shoots in and drives through. Harged sprawls well.#CL#
Harged has managed to clinch.
Paterson is trying to pull guard but Harged turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harged just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harged to keep the fight standing.
Paterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harged smiles and moves away. #TD#
Harged feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
Paterson wants to stand and escape but Harged is having none of it.
Harged's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harged keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paterson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harged wants to pass the guard but Paterson is keeping the position.
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
Harged stops Paterson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Paterson shoots in for a takedown but Harged shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harged defends well and Paterson ends up having to push Harged into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harged is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Harged.
Paterson takes one to the chin there.
Paterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harged counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paterson looks winded!
Paterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harged to score with a decent uppercut.
Paterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Harged connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Harged closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harged. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paterson won't allow Harged to pass to mount.
Harged content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paterson is trying to stand up here but Harged is controlling him well.
Harged is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Harged seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harged prevents Paterson from standing back up.
Paterson is not content to let Harged control the position.
Paterson is trying to stand back up but Harged is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Paterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paterson won't allow Harged to sweep him here.
Harged manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paterson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Harged stops Paterson from standing up. #T4#
Paterson keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harged is really struggling to control Paterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harged won't allow Paterson to get back to his feet.
Paterson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harged forces his way into half guard.
Harged uses his free foot to push down on Paterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paterson.
Paterson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Paterson tries to buck Harged off so he can stand up but Harged has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Paterson falls backwards, slamming Harged to the mat but Harged holds on tight! Paterson is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Harged!
After the big win, Darren Harged made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022

#R1#
Harged tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harged shoots for a takedown but Ozu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harged.#TD#
Ozu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harged is pushing down on Ozu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ozu is fighting to maintain full guard but Harged has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harged stops Ozu from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harged with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harged prevents Ozu from standing back up. #T1##SUB#
Harged looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harged is taking a breather. Ozu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ozu tries to get to full guard but Harged has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harged in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Harged has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ozu defend it? Harged steps over the head and cranks it - Ozu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Harged!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Harged!
Darren Harged very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1#
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch up.
Harged is looking to counter the offense by Urrexolabeiti and move into the clinch.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch there but Harged circles away.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch there but Harged circles away.
Harged tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Urrexolabeiti manages to circle out of the way.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch but Harged moves out of range.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harged manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urrexolabeiti is looking to clinch but Harged is avoiding it.
Harged was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urrexolabeiti is looking to clinch.
Urrexolabeiti doesn't manage to clinch there - Harged circles away.
Urrexolabeiti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harged throws out the jab.
Urrexolabeiti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Urrexolabeiti wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harged throws a jab when Urrexolabeiti was well out of range.
Urrexolabeiti unleashes a big counter combination but Harged bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harged throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urrexolabeiti walks into a jab.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch but Harged is having none of it.
Urrexolabeiti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harged is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Urrexolabeiti.#T1#
Urrexolabeiti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harged paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harged circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urrexolabeiti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harged swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asier Urrexolabeiti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urrexolabeiti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harged swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harged is looking to counter the offense by Urrexolabeiti and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Urrexolabeiti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harged on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harged has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Urrexolabeiti after a bit of a struggle.
Urrexolabeiti trying to land knees to the body.
Harged lands with a right to the head.
Harged avoiding damage as Urrexolabeiti throws knees to the body.
Urrexolabeiti missing with knees to the body.
Urrexolabeiti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harged avoids it.
Knees to the body from Urrexolabeiti.
Urrexolabeiti working Harged over with knees to the body.
Harged on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Urrexolabeiti being controlled against the cage.
Urrexolabeiti lands a knee to the body.
Harged blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harged can't get the takedown.
Urrexolabeiti tries to land knees in the clinch but Harged avoids the damage to the body.
Urrexolabeiti tries to land knees in the clinch but Harged avoids the damage to the body.
Urrexolabeiti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harged.
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!
Harged scores with a shoulder strike.
Urrexolabeiti misses with a knee strike.
Urrexolabeiti looks winded!
Harged is struggling to control the position.
Harged on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Urrexolabeiti tries to land knees in the clinch but Harged avoids the damage to the body.
Urrexolabeiti tries to land knees in the clinch but Harged avoids the damage to the body.
Urrexolabeiti tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Harged has Urrexolabeiti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harged pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Urrexolabeiti tumbling to the mat - Harged dives into Urrexolabeiti's guard.
Harged sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Harged pushes down on Urrexolabeiti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Harged in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Urrexolabeiti tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Harged!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Harged!

Event: Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022

179 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

190 cm
18 yrs
299 lbs