Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1##TD#
Smiff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smiff prevents Vrjalya from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smiff works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vrjalya prevents Smiff from taking his back.
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Vrjalya regains half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vrjalya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smiff is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Smiff moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vrjalya has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vrjalya, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Vrjalya regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vrjalya is in trouble now - Smiff has advanced to mount!
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smiff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Smiff is tapping! Great win for Vrjalya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ken Vrjalya!
A victorious Ken Vrjalya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Quinoa Smiff spoke after the fight, saying 'He is on steroids!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 100
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nimoy.
Nimoy misses with a looping left.
Hawk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Nimoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hawk, pushing him back against the cage.
Nimoy misses with some punches. #BC#
Nimoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nimoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nimoy lands with an overhand left.
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Hawk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nimoy looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Nimoy closes the distance and clinches.
Nimoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nimoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk has had enough of the clinch but Nimoy keeps him there for the moment.
Hawk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Nimoy fails to land.
Nimoy tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Nimoy back against the cage.
Nimoy throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Nimoy.
Hawk wants to break free but Nimoy has control.
Nimoy is struggling to control the position.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Nimoy won't allow it.
Nimoy scores with a hook to the body.
Nimoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nimoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Nimoy. #BC#
Nimoy manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL#
Nimoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nimoy tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimoy pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Nimoy won't allow it.
Nimoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Nimoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Nimoy lands with a short shot to the head.
Nimoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimoy gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nimoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nimoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nimoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Nimoy won't allow it.
Nimoy scores with a hook to the body.
Nimoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Nimoy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nimoy.
A short uppercut from Nimoy.
A shot in the inside from Nimoy.
Hawk blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nimoy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hawk to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hawk looks to clinch but Nimoy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hawk taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leonard Nimoy!

Event: Grunge 68: Night Goat
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Tiyapairat throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Smiff to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Smiff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tiyapairat is in trouble now - Smiff has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Smiff looking to isolate an arm here. Tiyapairat doesn't see it coming and as Smiff extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Smiff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quinoa Smiff!
After the big win, Quinoa Smiff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Dirty Needle Project and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GC 401
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Greenland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cinder circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Cinder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Greenland clinches with his opponent.
Cinder is trying to drag Greenland to the mat but Greenland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greenland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cinder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yhorm Cinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinder tries for a takedown but Greenland manages to get underhooks.
Greenland is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Cinder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Greenland uses from the top position.
Greenland prevents Cinder from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cinder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenland wants to pass the guard but Cinder is keeping the position.
Greenland trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cinder wants to stand and escape but Greenland is having none of it. #T1#
Greenland trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenland stops Cinder from standing up.
Greenland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greenland won't allow Cinder to get back to his feet.
Cinder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenland postures up and lands a big shot to Cinder's brow. #ES#
Cinder pushes Greenland off and gets back to his feet.
Cinder tries to clinch but Greenland moves out of range.
Cinder tries to close the distance and clinch but Greenland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greenland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cinder defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Cinder.
Cinder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greenland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cinder defends it well.
A punch combination from Greenland misses.
Cinder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cinder wants to clinch.
Cinder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Greenland lands a slapping body shot.
Cinder is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Greenland catches Cinder napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cinder to the canvas! #CUT2#It looks like Yhorm Cinder has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Greenland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greenland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greenland throwing strikes but missing.
Greenland stands up over Cinder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Cinder is rocked!#SUB2#
Greenland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greenland chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Cinder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greenland loads up on a big left hand. Cinder felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Greenland looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cinder can't hide his disappointment, as Greenland celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Greenland!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Hawthorne works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawthorne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hawthorne lands an overhand right.
Hawthorne connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hawthorne.#ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Hawthorne connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hawk to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hawthorne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien Hawthorne!
A relieved looking Damien Hawthorne thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Hawk throws a right and a left that Kowalkiewicz avoids nicely.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz avoids them all with ease.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kowalkiewicz tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kowalkiewicz back to the cage. Hawk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've been informed that Hawk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk misses with a combination #CL#
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawk is trying to push Kowalkiewicz away but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand. #ROC#Hawk is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz dips a shoulder and cracks Hawk with a mighty uppercut! Hawk falls back against the cage and Kowalkiewicz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hawk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kowalkiewicz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: Grunge 57: Hiroshima
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
Shashi lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Shashi shoots in and bounces Smiff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shashi advances position into side control!
Shashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smiff keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shashi tries for a kimura but Smiff is defending well. #SUB#
Shashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smiff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Shashi taking a breather here. #SUB#
Shashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shashi is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shashi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smiff some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Shashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smiff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Shashi has knee on belly momentarily but Smiff bucks him off and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Shashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Shashi is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smiff as he works his way to full guard.
Shashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Shashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiff is keeping the position for now. #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.#SUB#
Shashi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smiff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shashi has Smiff in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shashi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smiff forces his way into half guard.
Shashi missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Shashi wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shashi!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cajetan Shashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shashi throws a nice head kick! #TD2#
Smiff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shashi is trying to keep Smiff in close.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Shashi is keeping the position.
Shashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shashi wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Smiff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shashi working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Smiff passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shashi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shashi tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff is having none of it.#SUB2#
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Shashi is defending well.
Shashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Shashi is defending well.
Shashi throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T2#
Smiff working away.#SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shashi, who protects the arm well.
Smiff working away.
Shashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shashi is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.
Shashi gets back to half guard.
Shashi looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Shashi actively working from the bottom here.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Shashi gets full guard.#SUB#
Shashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smiff is defending well. Shashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smiff has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajetan Shashi!
Our winner, Cajetan Shashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Quinoa Smiff was interviewed post fight and said 'He is on steroids!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Cinder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cinder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Cinder saw it coming and moves away.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cinder! But no joy.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cinder as Turner shoots in.
Cinder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice sprawl there from Cinder as Turner shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Cinder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Cinder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Cinder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cinder moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Cinder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cinder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caesar Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cinder throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Cinder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
A bone on bone clash there as Cinder blocks the leg kick.
Cinder throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner throws a right and a left that Cinder avoids nicely. #T2#
Cinder blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner looks to throw a body kick
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Turner scores with a takedown into Cinder's guard.
Cinder looks winded!
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Cinder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cinder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##ES2#
Cinder pushes Turner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cinder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner tries a low kick but Cinder avoids it.
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cinder but Cinder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cinder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cinder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Cinder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Cinder throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cinder sprawls well. Cinder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Cinder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner tries to bum rush Cinder with a series of wild strikes but Cinder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cinder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cinder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Cinder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caesar Turner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Cinder shows good takedown defense.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cinder's waist but Cinder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Cinder throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Cinder counters with a crisp right that sends Turner to the canvas! Cinder follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yhorm Cinder!
Our winner, Yhorm Cinder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Caesar Turner had this to say: 'I never lose'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Swas lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Swas gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Swas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cortez is just riding it out for now. Swas eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Swas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swas on the ground.
Swas wants to stand up but Cortez has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Swas is trying for a kimura here. Cortez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Swas wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dalton Swas!

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Hawk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hawk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie controlling the position.
Hawk misses with a strike from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hawk struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawk is not content to let Gracie control the position. #T3#
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie prevents Hawk from getting the reversal.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hawk because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hawk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hawk prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawk regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gracie throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range. #TD#
Hawk tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hawk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Hawk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hawk.
Gracie prevents Hawk from getting the reversal.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawk has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T1#
Gracie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hawk to escape the position. #SUB#
Hawk tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Gracie has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Hawk is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralo Gracie!

Event: Grunge 38: Tad
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1##TD#
Grena gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grena keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Grena.
Smiff prevents Grena from getting back to his feet.
Smiff advances to half guard.
Grena is trying to maintain the position but Smiff is very close to passing his half guard.
Grena tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Smiff goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grena turns into him and now he's in Smiff's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff wants to stand up but Grena is controlling him. #T1#
Grena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Smiff has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grena has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Grena wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Grena pulls guard successfully.
Smiff is pushing down on Grena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grena is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grena trying to hold on to Smiff's head to control him but Smiff postures up. #SUB#
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Grena defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Smiff passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Smiff jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grena manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Grena is defending well.
Grena is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smiff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grena can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Smiff avoids the strikes from the bottom by Grena.#SUB#
Smiff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grena knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grena wants to control but Smiff postures up.#SUB#
Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grena is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Smiff is trying to get an arm triangle but Grena is defending well.
Grena is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Smiff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smiff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grena wants to control but Smiff postures up.#SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Grena is defending well. #SUB#
Smiff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grena, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Grena tries to sprawl but Smiff drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smiff works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smiff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grena rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smiff's guard! Nice work there by Grena!
Grena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grena looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Smiff pushes Grena off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Smiff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smiff is in Grena's guard.#T1#
Smiff advances to half guard.
Grena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Grena defends it. #SUB#
Smiff is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff wants to take Grena's back but he can't do it this time.
Smiff moves to the back. #SUB#
Smiff looking for the choke from the back.
Grena breaks Smiff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Grena tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard. #T2##ES#
Smiff has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grena is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smiff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grena tries to pull guard but Smiff holds him up against the cage and eventually Grena drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grena has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grena is trying to break the clinch but Smiff is controlling him.
Smiff prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Grena trying to stall but Smiff improves his position.
Grena fails to pull guard.
Quinoa Smiff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Smiff keeps control of Grena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Smiff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grena clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Grena is defending it well. #SUB#
Smiff looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Grena taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Dirty Needle Project for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: BBFC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Hawk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawk wants it to stay on the feet.
As Moss backs off Hawk throws a huge counter combo but Moss manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Moss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hawk is trying to defend but Moss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawk won't allow Moss to pass to mount.
Hawk moves into full guard.
Moss showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hawk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss won't allow Hawk to sweep him here. #T1#
Hawk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moss is in close to Hawk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss postures up.
Moss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moss has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hawk is trying to control the position but Moss postures up.
Moss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moss works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.
Moss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
Moss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moss stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawk controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
Moss wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Moss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moss scoring with punches and elbows.
Moss scores with punches from side control.
Moss looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hawk is avoiding damage well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Moss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk can't do much from the bottom here.
Moss grinds an elbow into Hawk's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Moss connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hawk some visible discomfort.
Hawk taking a bit of punishment here - Moss scoring with strikes.
Hawk trying to remain calm as Moss controls from the top position.
Moss has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hawk!#T4#
Hawk wants to hold on but Moss pushes him away.#SUB#
Moss working for a guillotine from mount but Hawk is in no mood to give up.
Moss lands a nice shot to the head.
Moss raining down shots from the mount!
Moss wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hawk regains half guard.
Moss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moss winds up and cracks Hawk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moss scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Hawk is rocked!#SUB#
Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawk is still in real trouble! Can Moss finish him?
Hawk trying to control but Moss postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Moss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Moss shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Moss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawk unleashes a big counter combination but Moss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawk leaves Moss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Moss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moss is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawk has wrist control.
Moss is stalling in the full guard.
Hawk looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawk, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moss with a nice head shot there.
Moss is stalling in the full guard.
Moss wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T1#
Moss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hawk looking to control.
Hawk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moss controls the pace.
Moss throws a big elbow that misses.
Moss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk 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.
Moss is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Hawk is trying to stand back up but Moss is controlling him
Hawk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Moss 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.
Moss controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moss pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Moss there. #SUB#
Moss is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Moss wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Moss is trying to work for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Moss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moss.
Moss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hawk is trying to maintain the position but Moss is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Moss is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hawk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrion Moss!
Darrion Moss seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Grunge 32: Green River
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Novoselic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Novoselic tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novoselic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinoa Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novoselic is trying to defend but Smiff finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Novoselic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smiff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smiff moves nicely into side control.
Novoselic is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Smiff working away.
Novoselic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smiff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smiff tries for a kimura but Novoselic is defending well.
Novoselic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Novoselic tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smiff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff is trying to take his opponent's back.
Novoselic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smiff is still trying to improve position.
Novoselic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff fails to move to back control.
Novoselic prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Novoselic is looking to improve his position but Smiff isn't that keen on the idea.
Novoselic wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.#T3#
Smiff moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a rear naked choke here but Novoselic reverses the position brilliantly into Smiff's guard!
Novoselic looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff is thwarting Novoselic's attempts to control the position.
Smiff is pressing down on Novoselic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Novoselic is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smiff is working for a kimura but Novoselic is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Novoselic manages to get to full guard.
Novoselic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Novoselic working for a triangle but Smiff defends it easily.
Smiff passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novoselic tries to get to full guard but Smiff has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Novoselic slaps away a takedown attempt from Smiff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novoselic tries to work over Smiff's front leg with a kick but Smiff checks it.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Novoselic sprawls well. Novoselic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.
Novoselic scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily.
Novoselic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smiff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novoselic counters with a two punch combo.
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Smiff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smiff shoots in looking for a takedown. Novoselic tries to sprawl out of it but Smiff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Novoselic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Novoselic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smiff.
Smiff moves out of range of the body kick from Novoselic.
Novoselic tries to work over Smiff's front leg with a kick but Smiff checks it.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Smiff's head back.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Novoselic won't be happy with that.
Novoselic is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smiff's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novoselic controls the pace.#T2#
Novoselic trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom. #SU#
Novoselic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Novoselic to the ground. Novoselic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smiff is pushing down on Novoselic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Novoselic is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Novoselic trying to control but Smiff postures up. #SUB2#
Smiff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is defending well.
Smiff wants to advance to full mount but Novoselic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Novoselic is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novoselic is on top in guard. #REVR#
Novoselic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smiff wants to stand but Novoselic is controlling the position.
Smiff being controlled here, momentarily.
Novoselic wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Novoselic dominated that second round.
That's time! Novoselic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Novoselic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Novoselic takes a swing at Smiff's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. Smiff saw that one coming.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Smiff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Novoselic circles away.
Smiff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smiff is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinoa Smiff.#TD2#
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Novoselic on his heels. He'll look to pass Novoselic's guard now, I'm sure.

Novoselic wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Novoselic to the mat! Novoselic manages to get full guard.

Novoselic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Smiff fails with the takedown
and Novoselic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smiff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Smiff darts in looking for a takedown but Novoselic gets double underhooks and turns Smiff into the cage.
Smiff takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Smiff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Novoselic!

Novoselic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smiff closes the distance and clinches up with Novoselic, looking for a takedown. Smiff pushes Novoselic against the cage but Novoselic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smiff moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic scores with a jab to the body.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinoa Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smiff moves forwards but Novoselic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Novoselic lands a really nice looking cross but Smiff seems unphased. #TD2#
Smiff drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Novoselic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smiff blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novoselic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smiff is trying to drag Novoselic to the mat but Novoselic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smiff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smiff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Novoselic walks away with a smile on his face. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smiff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Novoselic misses. #TD2#
Smiff gets the takedown into side control.

Novoselic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Novoselic lands the left hand.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novoselic but Novoselic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novoselic. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic throws a hook to the side of Smiff's head but Smiff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novoselic is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Novoselic avoid being mounted?
Smiff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Novoselic!
Novoselic tries to lock up and control but Smiff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Novoselic is controlling an arm, preventing Smiff from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Smiff swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Novoselic is now in Smiff's guard. A big mistake from Smiff there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novoselic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Novoselic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Novoselic 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Novoselic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Quinoa Smiff had this to say: 'He is on steroids!'.

Event: Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smiff. #SUB#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Mason is trying to stand.
Smiff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason!
Smiff seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mason is holding on tight.
Smiff moves to back control. #SUB2#
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smiff's arms.
Mason wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Mason is defending it well. #T2#
Mason turns into Smiff and is now in his guard.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Smiff has wrist control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Smiff wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Mason trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Mason misses with a head shot.
Mason thowing shots but they're missing.
Mason thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Smiff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smiff holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mason tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason throws a wild left hand from mount and Smiff manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quinoa Smiff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Smiff tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smiff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Smiff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smiff leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Smiff.
Smiff blocks an elbow strike from Mason.
Smiff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Smiff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Mason jumps guard. #T1##SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Smiff any problems.
Smiff pushing down on Mason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason won't allow Smiff to pass to mount.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!
Smiff is trying to get back to his feet but Mason has full control of the position and if anything, Smiff has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a rear naked choke here but Smiff reverses the position brilliantly into Mason's guard! #T2#
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Mason is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! #T3#
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Smiff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for a guillotine from mount but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Mason is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smiff has taken his back.
Smiff gets his hands free as Mason looks to control. #SUB2#
Smiff looking for the choke but no joy.
Smiff controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position. #T4##SUB2#
Mason fending off the submission attempt from Smiff.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Mason trying to control the hands but Smiff breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Smiff sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mason taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dirty Needle Project logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: FJCP 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borysek goes for a double leg but Cinder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cinder continues to drive forward.
As Borysek backs off Cinder throws a huge counter combo but Borysek manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Cinder tries to sprawl but Borysek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borysek prevents Cinder from standing back up. #SUB#
Borysek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cinder sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Borysek is working for a submission of some sort.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Borysek seems to be working for a kimura but Cinder defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Borysek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borysek prevents Cinder from standing back up. #SUB#
Borysek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Borysek tries to pass to full mount but Cinder defends it. #SUB#
Borysek is working for a kimura but Cinder is defending it quite comfortably.
Cinder is looking to escape.#SUB#
Borysek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cinder is just riding it out for now. Borysek eventually gives up the hold.
Cinder is trying to stand. #SUB#
Cinder is defending against the submission attempts here by Borysek.
Cinder is looking to escape.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borysek wants to pass the guard but Cinder is defending well. #SUB#
Borysek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Borysek seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Borysek wants to work for an arm triangle but Cinder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borysek is keen to just control but Cinder is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Borysek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cinder sees it coming and defends easily.
Borysek prevents Cinder from standing back up. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Borysek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cinder is looking to stand up but Borysek isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Borysek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cinder wants to stand and escape but Borysek is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borysek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cinder's guard. #SUB#
Borysek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.
Borysek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cinder keeps working.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Borysek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cinder sees it coming and defends easily.
Borysek is trying to control the action in half guard but Cinder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cinder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borysek.
As Borysek backs off Cinder throws a huge counter combo but Borysek manages to avoid it all.
Borysek shoots in and drives through. Cinder sprawls well.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cinder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borysek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Borysek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Borysek looking to score a takedown here. Cinder is defending well but Borysek drives through and ends up in Cinder's guard.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet but Borysek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borysek trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Borysek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cinder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borysek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cinder can do to turn this around?
Cinder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borysek.
Borysek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cinder defends well and Borysek ends up having to push Cinder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Cinder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Borysek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borysek tries for a takedown but Cinder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cinder slaps away a takedown attempt from Borysek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borysek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cinder as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Cinder as Borysek shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Cinder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Borysek shoots in but Cinder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pawel Borysek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borysek shoots in looking for a takedown but Cinder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borysek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Borysek shoots in looking for a takedown but Cinder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borysek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borysek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cinder's waist but Cinder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borysek off to one side.
Cinder throws a counter combo.
Borysek darts in looking for a takedown but Cinder gets double underhooks and turns Borysek into the cage.
Borysek shoots in and drives through. Cinder sprawls well.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borysek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borysek shoots in for a double leg but Cinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borysek shoots in for a double leg but Cinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borysek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cinder avoids it really well and circles away.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borysek goes for a double leg but Cinder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cinder continues to drive forward.
Pawel Borysek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borysek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cinder unleashes a big counter combination but Borysek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Borysek misses with a takedown attempt
and Cinder counters with a left and a right that stings Borysek. #T2#
Cinder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borysek.
Borysek shoots in and drives through. Cinder sprawls well.
As Borysek backs off Cinder throws a huge counter combo but Borysek manages to avoid it all.
Borysek fails with the takedown
and Cinder counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Borysek badly! He tries to strike back but Cinder puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Borysek out cold! Oh man, Borysek will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yhorm Cinder!
After winning the bout, Yhorm Cinder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020

Rafael Cortez really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 217.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Huma Krynn was cancelled.

Event: Grunge 18: Say Hello To Heaven
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smiff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Markov tries to sprawl but Smiff drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Markov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiff works his way into side control. #SUB#
Smiff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smiff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Markov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Smiff has an Americana. Markov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Smiff is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Smiff hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quinoa Smiff!
An out of breath and clearly excited Quinoa Smiff thanked The Dirty Needle Project for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawk as he jumps to the side.
Hawk is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
As Nurmagomedov looks to move away, Hawk throws a big counter combo but Nurmagomedov just gets out of the way.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawk is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Hawk circles away and we're back to standing.
Jestoni Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Hawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nurmagomedov.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawk swivels and escapes.
Hawk is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawk but Hawk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawk as he jumps to the side.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Hawk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Hawk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawk counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Nurmagomedov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hawk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jestoni Hawk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varengir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes that sends Varengir to the canvas! Hawk follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Varengir is rocked!
Varengir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hawk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varengir working a defensive guard here.
Hawk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hawk gets to his feet - Varengir follows without any prompting.
A combination from Varengir does no damage.
Varengir tries to clinch
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Varengir off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Hawk follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Varengir was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jestoni Hawk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantsa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Hawk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hawk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pantsa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pantsa moves in looking to clinch but Hawk pushes him off.
Hawk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pantsa throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Pantsa goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawk continues to drive forward.
Pantsa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the cage. Pantsa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pantsa shoots for a takedown but Hawk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawk throws a counter combo.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Hawk counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Pantsa down! Hawk is looking to finish but Pantsa is intelligently defending himself.
Hawk is stalling in the full guard.
Hawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hawk scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU2#
Hawk gets to his feet. Pantsa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pantsa misses the shot to the body.
Pantsa throws a combination that misses
and Hawk counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Pantsa has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jestoni Hawk!

Event: Sucker Punch 205# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Popeye.
Hawk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Popeye moves into the clinch.
Come on Hawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Popeye gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk jumps guard but Popeye stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popeye with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popeye tries for a takedown but Hawk manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Hawk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hawk is trying to maintain a safe position but Popeye gets an underhook and turns Hawk into the cage.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popeye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jestoni Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popeye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Popeye cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jestoni Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Popeye moves into range and clinches up with Hawk.
Popeye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawk avoids it.
Popeye working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawk letting Popeye take a breather here.
Hawk tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2##BC2#
Popeye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Popeye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popeye taking a breather.
Popeye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Popeye is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popeye scores with a hook.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Popeye misses the target. #CL2#
Popeye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popeye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Popeye misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Hawk tries to circle away but Popeye has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Popeye improves position.
Popeye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popeye stalling against the cage.
Hawk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popeye pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Popeye gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Popeye pulls his head out easily.
Hawk trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hawk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Popeye working over Hawk with some ground and pound. Hawk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Popeye postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Popeye working some strikes from top position.
Hawk looking to control.
Popeye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawk controls Popeye momentarily but Popeye frees himself.
Popeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Popeye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Popeye misses its intended target.
Popeye throws a solid leg kick but Hawk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Popeye.
John Popeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Popeye fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hawk to the ground. Popeye is now in Hawk's guard.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Popeye pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Popeye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popeye is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a triangle but Popeye pushes his legs off easily.
Popeye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Popeye stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Popeye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawk's head.
Popeye works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Popeye distracts Hawk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Hawk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popeye loads up on a big left hand. Hawk felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Popeye looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hawk can't hide his disappointment, as Popeye celebrates the victory.

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

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