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Event: Nfld 20     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Keju tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keju has a takedown stuffed.
Keju could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Keju manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Ryan pushes Keju up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Keju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keju moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keju.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Keju is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ryan.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
enabling Keju to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Keju counters with a three punch combo that has Ryan backing up. Ryan nods at Keju to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Ryan gets caught napping as Keju dives in and scores a takedown. Ryan manages to retain guard.
Ryan wants to stand but Keju is controlling the position.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keju. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keju won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryan looks winded!
Keju distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keju is stalling in the full guard.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keju digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Keju sprawls well.
Roland Keju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Ryan.
Ryan tries to clinch
and Keju counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Keju's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3##CL#
Keju rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Keju wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Keju dodges an elbow strike from Ryan.
A right hand to the body from Keju.
Keju tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position. #TD#
Keju drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Keju has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keju seems keen to control Ryan's posture.#T4#
Keju looking for a sweep. Not yet Keju, not yet.
Keju keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Keju avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Keju looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Keju has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ryan is looking to defend but Keju has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ryan! Keju pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ryan taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roland Keju!

 

Event: Nfld FN 10     
Date:   Jun 30, 2022
#R1##TD#
Preston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Sabatory is staying active underneath Preston, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sabatory looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Preston pulls his head out easily.
Sabatory works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabatory throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've been hearing that Preston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Preston is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sabatory has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Preston is looking to defend but Sabatory has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Preston! Sabatory pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Preston taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Sabatory!

 

Event: Nfld live 1     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Ross avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
Preston tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston throws a leg kick but Ross checks it.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Preston is defended easily by Ross.#T1#
Preston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Preston.
Preston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Preston ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Preston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Preston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preston.
Preston shoots for a takedown but Ross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.#T2#
Preston lands with a nice combination. Ross backs away looking to recover.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston misses with a double jab.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ross swivels and escapes.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Ross blocks a head kick by Preston.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Preston darts in looking for a takedown but Ross gets double underhooks and turns Preston into the cage.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Preston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preston.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston tries to clinch there but Ross circles away. #T4#
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Preston goes for a double leg but Ross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ross continues to drive forward.
Preston tries to clinch up but Ross circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston tries to clinch up.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Preston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Ross dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Preston. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Preston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Preston somewhat.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Preston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Preston gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Preston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Preston is breathing heavily.#T1#
Preston misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely.
Preston closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Preston pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Preston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Preston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Preston closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Preston pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
Preston throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Ross dodges the punch combination from Preston.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Ross leaves Preston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Preston misses with the combination.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Preston throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
Preston misses with a wild body shot.
Preston tries for a takedown but Ross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Preston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?
Preston wants to clinch.
Preston tries to clinch up.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.#T4#
Preston has a takedown stuffed.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Preston or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross, which made it look bad.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Preston.
As Preston looks to move away, Ross throws a big counter combo but Preston just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Ross dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Preston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Preston wants to clinch.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Serge Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Preston shoots in but no luck this time.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Preston.
Good work by Ross as he checks the leg kick.
Preston shoots in and drives through. Ross sprawls well.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.
Ross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Preston.
Preston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Preston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Ross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ross appears to be looking for a big counter.
Preston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Ross keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston looks for a takedown but Ross sprawls well.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Preston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ross is looking for a counter combo.
Preston just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ross swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.
It looked like Ross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Serge Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Ross!

Peter Ross managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Nfld FN 7     
Date:   Jun 09, 2022

John Lightning really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 177.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Jhonny Lait was cancelled.

 

Event: Nfld FN 7     
Date:   Jun 09, 2022
#R1#
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Swas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Swas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swas controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to roll over but Swas keeps him under control.#T1#
Ryan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swas scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Swas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Swas seems content to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swas is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas content to control rather than advance.
Ryan is looking to escape.
Swas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ryan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Swas manages to move to mount!
Ryan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Swas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Swas content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Swas throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ryan has his hands clasped together but Swas breaks the hold and Ryan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Swas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalton Swas!

 

Event: HFC 6: Francisco vs Ilmarinen     
Date:   Jun 08, 2022
#R1#
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cas throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Cas lands a head kick. Thunder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cas scores with a kick to the body.
Cas misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Cas scores with a spinning back kick!
Cas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cas misses with a hook.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cas lands with a slapping head kick.
Thunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cas lands a head kick. Thunder smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Cas.
Cas throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cas.
Cas misses with a kick to the body.
Thunder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cas blocks a head kick by Thunder.
Cas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thunder moves to clinch but Cas breaks away
and Cas counters with a one-two to the body.
Cas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder takes a swing at Cas's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Cas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Cas lands a leg kick that knocks Thunder off balance momentarily.
Cas leaves Thunder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cas scores with a nice body kick.
Cas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunder blocks a head kick by Cas.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cas is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cas pinned against the cage. Cas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Thunder.#T3#
Cas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunder moves out of range as Cas strikes.#CL2#
Thunder has Cas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder avoiding damage.
Thunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cas blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Thunder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cas uses from the top position.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Cas is looking to stand up but Thunder won't let him.
Thunder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thunder lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Cas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thunder looks for a takedown but Cas sprawls well.
Cas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cas.
Thunder throws a head kick but Cas moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cas as Thunder shoots in.
Cas scores with a head kick. Thunder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thunder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Cas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cas.
Cas scores with a body shot.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Cas. No joy for Thunder on that attempt. #T1#
Thunder tries to clinch up.
Rob Cas is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Cas misses.
Thunder shoots in but no luck this time.
Thunder takes a swing at Cas's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cas takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Cas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cas throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Cas lands with a slapping head kick.
Thunder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thunder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cas lands a head kick. Thunder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Thunder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thunder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cas avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Cas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Thunder tries to work over Cas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Cas misses.
A clash of legs there as Cas blocks the low kick.
Thunder with a poor takedown
and Cas counters with a big head kick but Thunder shrugs it off.
Thunder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cas.
Cas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Thunder blocks a head kick by Cas.
Thunder moves out of range as Cas throws a body kick.
Cas scores with a punch to the head.
Cas throws a sloppy head kick and Thunder moves out of range easily.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Rob Cas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Cas gets tackled into the cage by Thunder. Thunder maintains the clinch.
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!
Thunder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thunder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cas.
Thunder is trying to drag Cas to the mat but Cas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Cas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Cas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cas with a nice calf kick.
Thunder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thunder somewhat.
Cas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Cas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder fails with the takedown
and Cas counters with a head kick.
Thunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cas swivels and escapes.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Thunder.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Cas!
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cas.
Cas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Cas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cas.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cas. Cas obviously looking to wear him down.
Cas throws a nice looking combination but Thunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder looks to land a combination but Cas avoids it well.
Thunder has a takedown stuffed.
Cas is looking for a counter combo.
Cas connects with the punch.
Cas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thunder blocks the body kick. #T2#
Cas misses with an uppercut.
Cas swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Cas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cas stuffs the takedown.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Cas as Thunder shoots in.
Cas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thunder dives in for a single leg takedown but Cas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cas.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Cas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rob Cas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. Cas tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cas scores with a head kick.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. Cas tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thunder or perhaps it was just good defense by Cas, which made it look bad.
Cas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thunder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cas counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Cas throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Cas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cas pinned against the cage. Cas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cas throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Peter Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Cas!

 

Event: HFC 3: Camacho vs Chimaev     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bass changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peter Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bass has his feet on Thunder's thighs here. He's pushed Thunder off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thunder screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Bass!

 

Event: Nfld 16     
Date:   May 21, 2022

John Lightning really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 174.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Edgar Frankies was cancelled.

 

Event: Nfld 16     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Preston shoots in looking for a takedown but Burt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Preston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burt misses with a series of wild punches.
Preston avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Preston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burt was covering up waiting for the punch and Preston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Preston looks winded!#SUB#
Burt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston postures up. #T1#
Burt has control of Preston's left arm, preventing Preston from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burt is on top in guard. #REVR#
Burt tries to free his leg and advance position but Preston is retaining full guard.
Burt trying to control the position from guard on top but Preston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burt looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Burt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Preston, up you get! #T2#
Preston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burt scores with a hook to the body. Preston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Preston ducks right into an uppercut from Burt.
Burt looks to land a combination. Preston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burt throws a combination. Preston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burt misses with a double jab.
Burt lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Preston goes down and covers up as Burt starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucca Burt!

 

Event: Nfld 16     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Austin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Ryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Austin circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Austin shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ryan has his feet on Austin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan wants to counter the offense by Austin and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Austin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.
Ryan looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Austin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Austin moves nicely into side control.
Austin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Austin fails to move to back control.
Ryan wants to control but Austin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin wants to take Ryan's back here but Ryan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Austin has hold of Ryan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ryan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ryan is trying to escape the mount but Austin keeps good control and instead manages to take Ryan's back. #T3#
Ryan is trying to remain composed but Austin is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Ryan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan tries to escape but Austin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Austin looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Austin working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Ryan is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Austin has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Ryan taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ron Austin!

 

Event: TR57: Ojo V Vollan     
Date:   May 11, 2022
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dump looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Kunimatsu manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kunimatsu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dump should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kunimatsu has tightened it up now! Dump 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 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dokuro Kunimatsu!

 

Event: TR56:Did Life Give You A Lemon     
Date:   May 08, 2022

Peter Preston really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 195.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Brutus Cox was cancelled.

 

Event: Nfld FN 3     
Date:   May 05, 2022
#R1#
KIng circles away from the clinch attempt.
KIng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for KIng with that takedown attempt.
Ryan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from KIng.
KIng fails with the takedown#CL#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryan looking to score a takedown here. KIng is defending well but Ryan drives through and ends up in KIng's guard.
KIng 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.
Ryan cracks KIng with a solid left hand.#T1#
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but KIng is keeping the position.#SU#
Ryan stands and steps away. KIng gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
KIng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from KIng.
Sterling Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy KIng.
KIng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryan smiles and moves away. #CL2#
KIng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
KIng breaks from the clinch.
Ryan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KIng circles away quickly and effectively.
KIng unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and KIng counters with a straight right hand.
KIng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
KIng manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Ryan is predictable there
and KIng counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
KIng with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Ryan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing that Ryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
KIng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
KIng looks winded!
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
KIng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan cracks KIng with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ryan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ryan content just to control the position here. #T4#
KIng is bucking up trying to escape but Ryan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ryan looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Ryan looking to secure an arm triangle but KIng defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish KIng?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
KIng defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
KIng throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. KIng does a little dance to reset his feet.
KIng dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
KIng gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
KIng working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily. #SU#
Ryan gets to his feet - KIng follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIng tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
KIng throws a counter combo.#T1##TD#
Ryan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching KIng on his heels. He'll look to pass KIng's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if KIng can do anything to dispel that myth.
KIng is trying to keep Ryan in close.
KIng is breathing heavily.
Ryan passes into half guard.
Ryan stalling.
Ryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Ryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ryan escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Ryan has KIng up against the cage in a clinch.
KIng taking a breather.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. KIng just stands there and leans against the cage.
KIng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KIng's efforts to push away.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Ryan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows KIng to get to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KIng. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from KIng enables Ryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KIng manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan stays in close to KIng's body and controls the position.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Ryan drops an elbow to the side of KIng's head. #SU#
Ryan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows KIng to get to his feet. #TD#
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into KIng's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Ryan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryan throws a leg kick but KIng sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling KIng to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan tries to clinch
and KIng counters with a right hand to the body.
KIng has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
KIng wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is taking a breather. KIng 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.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
KIng moves into full guard.
KIng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ryan is in close to KIng's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan won't allow KIng to sweep him here.
Ryan passes KIng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KIng can do to turn this around?
Well, if Ryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
KIng has hold of Ryan's hands but Ryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Ryan stands up from half guard. #TD#
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into KIng's guard.
KIng is looking to stand back up but Ryan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by KIng.
Ryan 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.#REVB#
Ryan working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Ryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Ryan is putting a hurting on KIng here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU#
Ryan decides to stand back up. Ryan steps back and let's KIng get back to his feet.#TD#
Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan controlling the position.
KIng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.#T4#
Ryan working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KIng takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Ryan!

 

Event: Nfld FN 3     
Date:   May 05, 2022
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holmstrom, as that shot connected.
Holmstrom clobbers Lightning with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lightning tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holmstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Lightning is rocked!
Holmstrom flashes Lightning a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Lightning's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Lightning crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Holmstrom punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Holmstrom!

 

Event: Nfld FN 3     
Date:   May 05, 2022
#R1#
Preston looks for the body kick but Dude saw that one coming. #CL#
Dude closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Preston has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dude is trying to keep an underhook but Preston manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Dude kicks Preston off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Dude gets a clinch. #TD2#
Preston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dude regains guard immediately.

Dude uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston tries to clinch up.
Dude is looking to counter punch.
Preston slaps away a takedown attempt from Dude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Preston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dude fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Dude has managed to clinch.
Dude drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Preston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dude jumps guard and drags Preston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dude has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Preston wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving. #T2#
Dude looking for a sweep. Not yet Dude, not yet. #SUB#
Dude is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Preston is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dude is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Preston slaps away a takedown attempt from Dude, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Preston tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dude throws a head kick but Preston moves out of range.
Preston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Preston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Preston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Preston blocks the leg kick.
Dude shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Preston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Preston thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Preston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dude sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Preston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Preston looks winded!
Dude has his takedown stuffed
and Preston counters with a two punch combo.
Dude throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Preston tries to clinch up but Dude circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dude instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dude manages to pull guard.
Dude pulls Preston in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Dude dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Preston scores with a nice body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dude here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Preston.
Preston leaves Dude with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Preston but Preston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serge Preston 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.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch but Dude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Preston tries to clinch but Dude moves away
and Dude counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Preston tries to keep at a distance but Dude has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dude is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Dude has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dude has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dude tries to break the clinch but Preston is controlling the position. #TD#
Dude jumps guard and drags Preston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Preston wants to stand and escape but instead Dude has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Dude sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Dude gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Dude lands with an overhand left.
The Dude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dude shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Preston pinned against the cage. Preston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dude is fending him off so far but Preston persists. Nope, Dude circles away and we're back to standing.
Dude half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Dude is winning the standup battle so far.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dude swivels and escapes.
Preston is breathing heavily.
No luck for Dude with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Preston.#T3#
Preston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dude defends it nicely.#CL#
Dude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dude manages to pull guard.
Dude is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dude controlling the pace.
Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preston can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Dude seems to be working for a kimura but Preston defends the submission attempt.#T4##SU#
Dude decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Dude moves into the clinch.
Preston tries to pull guard but Dude won't allow it.
Dude has Preston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Preston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Preston swings wildly with an uppercut but Dude uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dude wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Preston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Dude dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Preston shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dude shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Preston as he avoids it easily.
Dude shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Preston as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Dude rushes Preston and presses him up against the cage.
Preston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dude is defending well.
Dude is trying to pull guard but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Dude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude tries to break free but Preston pushes him back against the cage.
Dude is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Dude ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dude no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Preston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Dude working for a triangle but Preston defends it easily.
Dude lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dude slips nicely into half guard.
Dude content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Preston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dude. #T2#
Preston tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dude has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Preston wants to hold on but Dude pushes him away.
Dude sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Dude looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Dude is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Preston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dude tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Preston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dude.
Dude misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Preston tries to control Dude's body but Dude pushes him off. Preston squirms to his side and now Dude has his back!
Preston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dude.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dude controlling the positon.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Dude!

 

Event: TR52: McClane's Request     
Date:   Apr 30, 2022
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Dump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dump closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dump doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunt with a hook.
Dump is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Dump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Dump takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dump walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.#ROC2#Dump is rocked!#T1#
Hunt lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Dump - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hunt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malig Hunt!

 

Event: TR52: McClane's Request     
Date:   Apr 30, 2022
#R1#
Preston fails with the takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Preston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Preston.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Preston is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Preston's head.
Preston trying to control from the bottom.
Santos drops an elbow to the side of Preston's head.
Santos working Preston over with strikes. #T1#
Preston is looking to improve his position.
Preston is looking to get back to is feet but Santos passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Preston wants to control but Santos postures up.
Preston is trying to improve his position.
Preston throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Preston can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Preston is being controlled here. #T2#
Santos grinds an elbow into Preston's temple. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Preston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos working the ground and pound.
Preston parries the strikes from Santos easily there. Santos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Preston to escape. #SU2#
Santos decides to stand back up. Santos steps back and let's Preston get back to his feet.#CL#
Preston darts in and clinches Santos up against the cage.#BC#
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Preston in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Preston as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Preston misses its target.
Preston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Preston moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Preston or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Peter Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Santos leaves Preston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Preston has been cut.#CL2#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Preston is trying to pull guard but Santos has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Preston's half guard.
Santos lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Preston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Preston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Preston is looking to reverse the position.
Preston manages to get back to half guard.
Preston wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos trying to control the action but Preston is working from the bottom. #T1#
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Preston is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Preston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos trying to control the action but Preston is working from the bottom.
Juanito Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos controlling the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Santos stands up and beckons Preston to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Preston being controlled for a moment.
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Preston is working to avoid the ground and pound but Santos connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Preston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Santos cracks Preston with a big elbow.
Santos trying to control the action but Preston is working from the bottom.
Preston is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Santos happy to just control the position for now.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Preston keeps working.
Santos is working Preston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Santos trying to control the position but Preston is working away.
Preston sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos 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.
Santos drops an elbow to the side of Preston's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Preston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Preston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Preston has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Santos is on him like a limpet, forcing Preston back against the cage.
Preston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peter Preston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Preston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Preston breaks the clinch. #T1#
Preston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preston gets back to half guard.
Santos wants to take a breather but Preston is having none of it.
Preston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!#SUB#
Santos defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Santos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Preston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Preston shrugs it off.
Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Preston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos landing strikes from the mount and Preston is in trouble!
Santos trying to control but Preston is having none of it.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Preston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos lands a heavy elbow.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Preston is looking to escape. #T4#
Preston is in a horrible position here. Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Santos.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Preston wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Santos!

Juanito Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 19, 2022
#R1#
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Ryan feints and as Dom raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dom uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Dom has Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Sterling Ryan has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dom misses with a knee strike.
Dom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dom lands a knee to the head.
Dom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ryan's face.
A short right from Dom.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Dom.
Dom lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Dom controls the action. #T1#
Dom with a knee to the head.
Dom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dom landing knees to the body. #TD2#
Dom successfully pulls guard.
Dom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dom is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dom has eaten all the pies!
Dom wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dom is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dom looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
Dom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Ryan wants to control from the top but Dom keeps moving.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ryan looking to improve position, pressing down on Dom's thigh with his hand. Dom seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ryan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ryan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dom picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ran Dom!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 19, 2022
#R1#
A big right from Friomannsson misses.
Preston tries to clinch up but Friomannsson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Preston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Preston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Preston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Preston looking to pass the guard.
Preston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston landing with the ground and pound.
Friomannsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Preston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Preston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Preston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Preston working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Preston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Friomannsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Friomannsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Friomannsson! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friomannsson tries to stand but Preston is controlling his head.
Preston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Preston is trying is best to control the position here.
Preston is looking for a sweep. Friomannsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Preston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Preston.#T3#
Yet more stalling tactics from Preston.
Preston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Preston wants to sweep here but Friomannsson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Preston is adopting a defensive guard.
Preston looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friomannsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Preston takes one on the button.
Preston slips under a jab.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Friomannsson has knocked Preston down with a huge combo! Friomannsson steps away and waves a wobbly Preston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Preston is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vigmar Friomannsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Are you kidding me?! Friomannsson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Preston clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vigmar Friomannsson!
An out of breath Vigmar Friomannsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 19, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Lightning rushes Dude and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dude.
Lightning wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dude slowing the pace effectively.
Dude gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lightning.
Dude tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lightning tries to score a body lock takedown but Dude shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dude digs a right hand into Lightning's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lightning's gas tank.
Dude looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude slows down the pace here.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike from Dude. #T1#
Dude tries to break the clinch but Lightning is controlling the position. #BC2#
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dude avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Dude tries to keep at a distance but Lightning has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dude wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lightning being controlled against the cage.
Lightning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dude. #TD#
Dude decides to pull guard.
Lightning won't allow Dude to get back to his feet. #T2#
Dude controlling Lightning's posture.
Lightning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lightning throws an elbow that misses. Dude uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lightning's guard. Nice move by Dude!#REVR#
Lightning is trying to control the position but Dude postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lightning can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dude engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lightning avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Lightning looking for a sweep. Not yet Lightning, not yet. #SU#
Lightning is working an open guard so Dude takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lightning shoots and misses
and Dude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lightning.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lightning looks winded!
Dude shoots in for a takedown but Lightning shows good takedown defense.
Dude fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lightning avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Lightning scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Dude kicks Lightning off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dude instigates a clinch.
Lightning tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dude just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dude has Lightning pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lightning manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dude prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lightning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dude. #BC#
Dude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dude blocks a head kick by Lightning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Dude dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dude tries for a takedown but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lightning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dude looks to land a combination but Lightning avoids it well.
Dude keeps the fight on the outside.
Dude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lightning can do to turn this around?
Lightning tries to clinch but Dude moves out of range.
Dude is looking for a counter combo.
Lightning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dude's waist but Dude gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lightning off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dude.#CL#
Dude pushes Lightning up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dude to keep the fight standing.
Lightning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Dude pulls guard successfully. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Lightning from controlling successfully.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Dude pulls Lightning in to control the position.
Lightning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Dude pushes Lightning off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lightning walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL#
Dude closes the distance and pushes Lightning back into the cage.
Lightning tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lightning.
Lightning taking a breather.
Dude is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lightning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dude tries to score a body lock takedown but Lightning shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lightning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dude.
Lightning tries to score a body lock takedown but Dude shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##TD#
Dude has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lightning uses from the top position.
Dude looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lightning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dude. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Dude has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lightning is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dude is trying to break free.
Lightning trying to control the position but instead, Dude has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lightning into the cage.
Dude prevents Lightning from breaking the clinch.
Dude tries to score a body lock takedown but Lightning shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lightning avoids the elbow strike from Dude, against the cage.
Lightning can't get the takedown. #T4#
Dude avoiding damage.
Dude has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lightning avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Dude pulls guard successfully.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dude is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lightning defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lightning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dude has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lightning has managed to get both his arms back between Dude's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Dude dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Dude closes the distance and pushes Lightning back into the cage.#TD#
Dude successfully pulls guard.
Dude bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lightning's guard. #REVR#
Lightning being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning working a defensive guard but Dude manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Dude is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dude is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lightning has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Lightning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lightning tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dude wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dude working away.
Dude controls the position.
Lightning takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Dude wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lightning, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dude tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Lightning is trying to get back to his feet.
Lightning tries to bench press Dude off him but Dude keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dude gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dude has Lightning pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lightning manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lightning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightning drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dude gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lightning tries to pull guard but Dude won't allow it.
Lightning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dude.
Dude gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lightning.
The Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lightning.
Dude stalling against the cage.
John Lightning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Dude is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lightning managing to block the knees to the body from Dude.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Dude!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 19, 2022
#R1#
Beckley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckley. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Thunder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Beckley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thunder has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thunder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thunder tries to break free but Beckley pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Beckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beckley misses with a body shot
and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Beckley will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckley misses with a hook.
Thunder avoids the body shot from Beckley.
Beckley throws a hook but Thunder avoids it easily.
Thunder darts in looking for a takedown but Beckley gets double underhooks and turns Thunder into the cage.
And Beckley counters with a quick kick to the body but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thunder duly obliges.
Beckley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beckley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Beckley pushes Thunder up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Thunder is trying to pull guard but Beckley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aeson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Thunder.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beckley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thunder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beckley looking for a takedown.
Beckley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thunder avoids the damage to the body.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thunder avoids it.#TD#
Beckley jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat. #SUB#
Beckley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thunder uses it to pass to side control.
Beckley parries the strikes from Thunder easily there. Thunder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beckley to escape. #ES#
Beckley throws Thunder to one side and escapes!#CL#
Beckley moves into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Beckley is trying to trip Thunder. He has hold of a leg but Thunder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beckley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thunder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beckley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beckley chips away with some ground and pound.
Beckley preventing the sweep. #SU#
Beckley stands up and waves to Thunder to follow him.
Beckley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Thunder moves out of range as Beckley strikes.
Beckley throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Beckley rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.
Beckley tries to land knees in the clinch but Thunder avoids the damage to the body.
Beckley stalling.
Thunder is trying to break the clinch but Beckley is controlling him.
Beckley unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Beckley breaks from the clinch.
Beckley misses with a straight left.
Beckley throws a nice looking combination but Thunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Beckley misses its intended target.
Beckley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beckley lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Beckley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thunder sprawling to the canvas! Thunder rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beckley finish him?! #ROC#Thunder is rocked!
Aeson Beckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder is still on wobbly legs! Can Beckley finish him?
Beckley pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
A jab from Beckley misses.
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt - Beckley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.#CL#
Beckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Beckley pulls guard. #ES#
Beckley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thunder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beckley throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Beckley steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Thunder is out on his feet! Beckley sets himself and nearly takes Thunder's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aeson Beckley!

 

 
 
 
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