Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSKT VIII
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
Courageux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courageux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courageux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Courageux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courageux lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Jones forces Courageux back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones moves out of range as Courageux strikes.
Jones avoids the body shot from Courageux.
A combination from Courageux does no damage. #CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Courageux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Courageux does no damage.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Courageux backs up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Courageux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Courageux misses with a series of wild punches.
Courageux keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch up but Courageux circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Courageux in a clinch.
Courageux is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Courageux misses with a looping right.
Courageux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matthieu Courageux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Courageux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Courageux jabs at Jones's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Courageux is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Courageux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Courageux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courageux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Courageux misses.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Courageux.
Courageux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries to clinch but Courageux is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Courageux.
Courageux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthieu Courageux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Jones rushes Courageux and presses him up against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Courageux here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on Courageux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Courageux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Courageux is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Courageux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Courageux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Courageux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Courageux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Courageux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courageux is defending well for now.
Courageux wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courageux throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courageux's corner calls for a 1-2. Courageux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Courageux looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Courageux misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#T1#
Courageux looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Courageux misses the target.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Courageux pushes him off.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Courageux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Courageux and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right from Jones.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Courageux tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Courageux blocks the leg kick.
Courageux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones wants to clinch up but Courageux keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Courageux blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Courageux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Courageux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Courageux is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Courageux throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courageux swinging wildly here.
Courageux lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Courageux throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Courageux throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Courageux throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matthieu Courageux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones dips to his left and cracks Courageux with an uppercut!
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Courageux checks it.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Courageux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Courageux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Courageux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courageux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
And Jones responds with a good body kick, but Courageux manages to step out the way in time.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Courageux.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Courageux pushes him away.
Courageux throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Courageux moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to clinch.
Courageux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Courageux missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courageux misses with a right hand #KD2#
and before Courageux can reset, Jones rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Courageux is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC2#Courageux is rocked!#T1#
Courageux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courageux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Courageux's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Courageux - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darren Jones!

Event: DC 113: Bong Sik v Beliveau
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Madden avoids the head kick by Bravo.
A shot to the body from Bravo misses
and Madden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Bravo is rocked!
Bravo scores with a nice strike.
Bravo shoots in and drives through. Madden sprawls well.
Madden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madden as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Madden throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Madden's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Madden sprawls well. Madden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyrann Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bravo.
Madden throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Bravo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madden counters with a nice uppercut.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Madden finish him?
Bravo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bravo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Madden swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bravo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrann Madden!

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Shigaraki tries to clinch there but Scott circles away. #CL2#
Shigaraki moves into the clinch.#BC#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shigaraki clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Shigaraki has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Shigaraki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Shigaraki checks a leg kick.
Shigaraki doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away. #CL2#
Shigaraki has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Shigaraki clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shigaraki.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Shigaraki drops his hands momentarily and Scott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Shigaraki clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott is trying to break free.
Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Shigaraki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shigaraki moves into range and clinches up with Scott.
Shigaraki working aggressively here. #BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shigaraki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott wants to break free but Shigaraki has control.
Shigaraki has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigaraki. #T2#
Shigaraki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage.
Shigaraki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Shigaraki has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott blocking some punches.
Shigaraki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Shigaraki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shigaraki lands with a right to the head.
Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Shigaraki misses with some punches.
Shigaraki lands a right hand. #BC#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3##CL2#
Shigaraki rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Shigaraki misses with the head strike. #BC#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shigaraki tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Shigaraki closes the distance and pushes Scott back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shigaraki. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Shigaraki.#CL2#
Shigaraki clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Shigaraki misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shigaraki.
Shigaraki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling the position.
Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A short left from Shigaraki.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shigaraki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shigaraki tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it. #CL2#
Shigaraki clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Shigaraki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Shigaraki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Shigaraki lands a left hand.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Shigaraki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Shigaraki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott tries to break free but Shigaraki pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling him.
Shigaraki lands an uppercut.
Shigaraki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling him.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomura Shigaraki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Shigaraki moves into range and clinches up with Scott.
Shigaraki misses with some punches.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage.
Shigaraki lands with a left to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shigaraki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shigaraki has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shigaraki gets a clinch.
Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shigaraki was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.#CL2#
Shigaraki has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling the position. #T1#
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage.
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Scott breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Shigaraki moves into range and clinches up with Scott.#BC#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Shigaraki.#CL2#
Shigaraki has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Shigaraki working aggressively here.
Shigaraki lands a hook that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Shigaraki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A short left from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage.
Shigaraki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shigaraki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott can't break the clinch. #T2#
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Shigaraki won't allow it.
Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shigaraki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Scott breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Scott gets tackled into the cage by Shigaraki. Shigaraki maintains the clinch.
Scott is trying to break free.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shigaraki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Shigaraki fails to land.
Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shigaraki on the inside. #T3#
Shigaraki has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shigaraki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott is trying to break free.
Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shigaraki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shigaraki prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Shigaraki.
Scott is trying to break free.
Shigaraki keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Shigaraki won't allow it.
Scott wants to break free but Shigaraki has control.
Shigaraki throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Shigaraki won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Shigaraki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomura Shigaraki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Shigaraki has Scott up against the cage in a clinch.
Scott blocking some punches.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shigaraki misses with the head strike.
Shigaraki lands a left hand.
Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
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!
Shigaraki working aggressively here.
Scott tries to break free but Shigaraki pushes him back against the cage.
Shigaraki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shigaraki prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott throws out a leg kick but Shigaraki moves out of range and Scott only half commits. #CL2#
Shigaraki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shigaraki lands with a right to the head.
Shigaraki misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Shigaraki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shigaraki misses with some punches. #BC#
Scott breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Shigaraki clinches.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shigaraki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Shigaraki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomura Shigaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Shigaraki closes the distance and clinches.
Tomura Shigaraki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott is trying to push Shigaraki away but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to force a seperation but Shigaraki has the dominant position.
Shigaraki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Shigaraki has double underhooks.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Shigaraki is controlling the position.
Scott tries to break free but Shigaraki pushes him back against the cage.
Shigaraki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Scott is trying to break free.
Shigaraki lands with a right to the head.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Shigaraki has double underhooks.
Scott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage.
Shigaraki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Angus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Scott is trying to break free.
Scott wants to break free but Shigaraki has control. #BC#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Shigaraki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shigaraki throws a head punch that misses.
Shigaraki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Scott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Shigaraki has double underhooks.
Shigaraki scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Shigaraki managing to block the knees to the body from Scott.
Shigaraki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Shigaraki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Scott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shigaraki keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Shigaraki keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shigaraki.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage.
Scott tries to circle away but Shigaraki has him pinned against the cage.
Scott is trying to push Shigaraki away but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shigaraki has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shigaraki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Shigaraki swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Shigaraki.
Shigaraki keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Scott. #BC#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shigaraki clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Shigaraki has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott misses with a body punch.
Shigaraki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shigaraki backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomura Shigaraki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shigaraki 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomura Shigaraki!

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yelnats swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Yelnats throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Yelnats gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hester regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yelnats is pushing down on Hester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hester is fighting to maintain full guard but Yelnats has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yelnats is taking a breather. Hester 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.#T1#
Hester is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yelnats perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hester looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hester taking some punishment here, with Yelnats in his half guard.
Hester is trying to stand back up but Yelnats is controlling him
Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hester is trying to stand up here but Yelnats is controlling him well.
Yelnats looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yelnats stops Hester from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hester moves into the clinch successfully.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
Yelnats is trying to drag Hester to the mat but Hester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats looking to stall.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Yelnats tries to score a body lock takedown but Hester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hester avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats misses with a body punch.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats stalls.
Yelnats avoiding damage.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.
Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Yelnats in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position. #TD2#
Yelnats lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yelnats is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hester tries to kick Yelnats off but Yelnats keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yelnats with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Yelnats might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yelnats trying to mount his opponent but Hester defends it.
Hester is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Hester dominated that round.
That's time! Hester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Hester rushes Yelnats and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeke Hester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yelnats dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats tries for a takedown but Hester manages to get underhooks.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hester blocks it with crossed arms.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats can't get the takedown.
Hester blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Yelnats looking for a takedown.
Zeke Hester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Yelnats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses.
Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yelnats tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
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!
Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Yelnats creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yelnats misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Yelnats shrugs off.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yelnats is looking to control Hester's arms but Hester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yelnats has his back to the cage.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yelnats throws a head punch that misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.
Yelnats misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
Yelnats is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hester is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yelnats is trying to drag Hester to the mat but Hester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yelnats working aggressively here.
Yelnats works on Hester's body with a couple of short punches.
Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yelnats scores with a jab to the head.
Zeke Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yelnats avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3##CL#
Hester moves into the clinch successfully.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yelnats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yelnats is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Yelnats misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hester.
Yelnats looking to slow down the pace here.
Hester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelnats can do to turn this around?
Yelnats looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
Yelnats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hester's elbow.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Yelnats drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yelnats stalling against the cage.
Yelnats trying to stall but Hester improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yelnats's brow.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses.
Yelnats trying to control the position but instead, Hester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yelnats into the cage.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yelnats's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
Yelnats wants to take the fight to the mat but Hester manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hester blocks an elbow strike from Yelnats.
Yelnats manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hester lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Yelnats has hold of one of Hester's legs. Hester is fighting the takedown attempt but Yelnats gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Hester 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hester blocks a head kick by Yelnats.
Hester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Hester closes the distance and pushes Yelnats back into the cage.
Yelnats takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Stanley Yelnats has been cut.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yelnats pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hester tumbling to the mat - Yelnats dives into Hester's guard.
Yelnats loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hester wants to stand and escape but Yelnats is having none of it.
Hester keeping moving, preventing Yelnats from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hester wants to stand but Yelnats is controlling the position.
Hester keeping full guard, as Yelnats tries to pass. #T1#
Yelnats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yelnats swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Hester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yelnats, pushing him back against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester blocks an elbow strike from Yelnats.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Yelnats shrugs off.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hester as Yelnats tries to tie him up.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Yelnats avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Yelnats has Hester pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yelnats pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hester tumbling to the mat - Yelnats dives into Hester's guard.

Hester wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yelnats avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yelnats swats away the attempt to clinch by Hester.
Yelnats lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Hester instigates a clinch.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yelnats is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hester is defending well.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Hester lands an elbow just above Yelnats 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Yelnats avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yelnats fails to land.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Yelnats is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yelnats looking to throw knees to the head but Hester is blocking nicely.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats tries to throw a body punch but Hester avoids it by throwing Yelnats back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Yelnats softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yelnats blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yelnats blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yelnats is trying to maintain a safe position but Hester gets an underhook and turns Yelnats into the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Yelnats avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Yelnats misses with a punch to the body.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Yelnats leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yelnats takes an elbow to the temple.
Yelnats taking a breather.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stanley Yelnats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yelnats is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hester gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hester, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Hester!
After winning the bout, Zeke Hester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Kidman tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Kidman's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidman tries to avoid it.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kidman.
Kidman jabs at Brown's body.
Kidman defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Kidman throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Kidman defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kidman.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kidman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kidman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #T1#
Brown tries to bench press Kidman off him but Kidman keeps the position.
Brown dodges the ground and pound from Kidman.
Kidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kidman lands a nice forearm strike.
Kidman trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kidman trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #T2#
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kidman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kidman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kidman tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Kidman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kidman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidman trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kidman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kidman is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Kidman in his half guard.
Kidman is looking to stall here but Brown recovers full guard.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kidman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kidman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brown has locked up a guillotine! Brown's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kidman is holding on here and Brown must be using up a lot of energy. Kidman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brown gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arman Brown!
Our winner, Arman Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vakhvakhishvili!
Vakhvakhishvili clobbers Gable with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vakhvakhishvili swings widly with a right hand
and Gable counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gable misses with a wild combination. #KD#
Gable steps into range and cracks Vakhvakhishvili with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vakhvakhishvili flops backwards and Gable dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gable doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gable manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gable is one step ahead there.
Vakhvakhishvili utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gable won't allow Vakhvakhishvili to sweep him here.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Gable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vakhvakhishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a triangle here but Gable uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Gable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vakhvakhishvili, who protects the arm well.
Vakhvakhishvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gable thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to improve his position.
Gable looks up at the clock and then as Vakhvakhishvili takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gable smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Vakhvakhishvili takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gable in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Vakhvakhishvili is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable is putting a hurting on Vakhvakhishvili here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vakhvakhishvili is still in real trouble! Can Gable finish him?
Gable in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Vakhvakhishvili looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gable turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Gable!
Daniel Gable gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Machiels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machiels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campbell catches Machiels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.#CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and pushes Campbell back into the cage.#BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Machiels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Campbell is defending well for now.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Machiels scores a nice knee to the body.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campbell avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels landing knees to the body.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Campbell takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Nico Campbell has been cut.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Campbell's face.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Machiels is looking to control Campbell's arms but Campbell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machiels has his back to the cage.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campbell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Campbell's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Machiels.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell tries to circle away but Machiels has him pinned against the cage.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Campbell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Campbell won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels lands an elbow inside that Campbell shrugs off.
Machiels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machiels will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campbell up against the cage.
Machiels continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Machiels.
Machiels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campbell is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Campbell is trying to force a seperation but Machiels has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machiels lands a nice elbow.
Machiels landing knees to the body. #T3#
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Campbell is rocked!
Machiels has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Campbell - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Machiels, and another! Campbell is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hans Machiels!

Event: HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Banik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Banik slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Banik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banik looking to pass the guard.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Banik slips an elbow through the middle.
Banik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banik is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gray's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banik looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gray throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banik escapes and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Gray tries to bench press Banik off him but Banik keeps the position.
Gray regains half guard.#SUB#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banik pulls his head out easily.
Banik content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gray has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Banik. Oh but Gray has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Banik goes limp - he's gone! Gray jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kobe Gray!
A victorious Kobe Gray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mullen rushes Lutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mullen tries to work over Lutz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutz or not.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
Mullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lutz is trying to break the clinch but Mullen has him pressed against the cage.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Mullen on the inside.
Mullen cracks Lutz with a nice body shot.
Lutz tries to break free but Mullen pushes him back against the cage.
Mullen lands a right hand.
Mullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mullen lands a nice uppercut.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards. #T1#
Mullen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mullen lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Mullen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mullen lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mullen.
Mullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
Mullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mullen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullen.
Mullen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Mullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen can't find room to land a body shot as Lutz controls the action.
Mullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands an uppercut.
Lutz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Mullen.
Mullen scores with a shot to the side of Lutz's head.
Good body shot from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mullen.
Mullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mullen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Lutz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Mullen.
Mullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutz or not.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullen lands with a light punch inside.
Mullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullen.
Lutz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mullen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mullen - that landed with a thud.
Lutz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lutz or not.
A short right from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen can't find room to land a body shot as Lutz controls the action.
Mullen can't find room to land a body shot as Lutz controls the action.
Mullen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mullen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quintin Mullen 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##CL2#
Mullen closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
Mullen works on Lutz's body with a couple of short punches.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullen misses with some punches.
Mullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutz.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mullen keeps control of Lutz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mullen pushes Lutz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mullen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutz can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
Mullen scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Mullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mullen lands a nice uppercut.
Mullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quintin Mullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
A short right from Mullen on the inside.
Mullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullen scores with a hook to the body.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullen.
Mullen lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutz is trying to break free.#T2#
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullen.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
Mullen pushes Lutz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutz takes a shot to the head.
Lutz wants to get back to striking at distance but Mullen won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Mullen scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Lutz is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a left to the head.
Oh Lutz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Lutz blocking some punches.
Mullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullen lands a body punch.
Mullen misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullen.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike.
Mullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutz seems to have got his legs back now.
Lutz blocking some punches.
Mullen works on Lutz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Mullen. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mullen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Mullen.
Mullen scores with a shoulder strike.
Mullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Mullen.
A short uppercut from Mullen.
Mullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutzs head.
A head punch on the inside from Mullen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullen.
Mullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mullen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quintin Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mullen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullen has a couple of punches blocked by Lutz.
Mullen lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mullen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutz.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullen lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lutz.
Mullen prevents Lutz from breaking the clinch.
Mullen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mullen working aggressively here.
Mullen pushes Lutz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lutz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mullen has him pressed against the cage.
Mullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Mullen lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Lutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
Mullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lutz. #T2#
Mullen misses with a punch to the body.
Mullen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lutz blocking some punches.
Mullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutz's elbow.
Mullen lands a right hand.
Mullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullen pushes Lutz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mullen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullen.
Mullen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullen has a couple of punches blocked by Lutz.
Mullen misses with the head strike. #T3#
Mullen lands with a right to the head.
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullen prevents Lutz from breaking the clinch.
Mullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutz backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutz.
Mullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mullen.
A short body shot lands from Mullen as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Mullen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutz blocking some punches.
Quintin Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Mullen.
A hook to the body from Mullen.
Mullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Mullen.
Mullen gets through Lutz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sage Lutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintin Mullen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Ortiz with a hook.
George takes one to the side of the head.
George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from George is defended easily by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck George on the side of the head.
Ortiz misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz lands a slapping body shot.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
George dives in and grabs Ortiz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on George's head and hops out.#T1#
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
George walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
George misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dashawn Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron George.#TD2#
George closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ortiz to the mat! Ortiz manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.
George in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
George avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George pushing down on Ortiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working. #SUB#
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Ortiz is trying to control but can't. #T3#
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
George trying to mount his opponent but Ortiz defends it.
George is keen to just control but Ortiz is a slippery customer.
Ortiz trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
George tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
George drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Ortiz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces George back to the cage. Ortiz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
George feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, George changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Ortiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dashawn Ortiz 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#
George dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?
Ortiz scores with a three punch combo!
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George. #TD2#
George dives in and scores a takedown into Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz is looking to stand back up but George counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ortiz. #REVR#
George wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
George 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.
George is thwarting Ortiz's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as George sits in half guard.
George is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
George wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
George trying to control the action but Ortiz is working 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.
Ortiz is looking to control George's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortiz avoid being mounted?
George throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
George is trying to control. Ortiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortiz throws a series of strikes that have George backpedaling.
Ortiz swinging wildly here.
George is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dashawn Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
George shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Ortiz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
George darts in looking for a takedown but Ortiz gets double underhooks and turns George into the cage.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as George backs up against the cage.
Ortiz scores with a three punch combo!
Ortiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dashawn Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron George.#TD2#
George gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
George trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away. #SUB2#
George seems to be looking for submissions.
George is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ortiz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily.
George trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dashawn Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ortiz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left and a right from Ortiz both land. Nice combination.
George wants to clinch up but Ortiz keeps it at a distance.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortiz throws a combination. George tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dashawn Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent George stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortiz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ortiz throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
And George tries to counter it with a takedown but Ortiz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
George looks for a takedown but Ortiz sprawls well.#T1#
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
George drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ortiz defends it well.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from George. George gets slowly back to his feet.
George takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortiz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ortiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage. #T2#
Ortiz connects with a body shot.#TD2#
George decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as George sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
George prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
George wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is defending well.
George is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
George wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
George is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
George throwing shots but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
George throwing shots but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is in trouble now - George has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
George is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ortiz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ortiz shrugs it off.
George looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
George scoring with strikes but Ortiz is staying in there.
George tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
Ortiz tries to hold on but George pushes him away.
George tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
Ortiz tries to hold on but George pushes him away.
Ortiz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because George is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
George trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aron George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz tries to hold on but George postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dashawn Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dashawn Ortiz!

Event: SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Teller avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai backing away here, and Teller unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai sizes up Teller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teller to score with a decent uppercut.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Teller throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai slips a straight right by Teller.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chai as he avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teller has time to react.
Teller cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teller throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Teller blocks a leg kick.
Chai misses the jab.#TD2#
Teller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Teller has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teller's guard.#REVR#
Teller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teller wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Teller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Teller looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai prevents Teller from improving his position.#SUB2#
Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Teller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Teller wants to get back to full guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Teller defends it.
Teller gets full guard.
Teller can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Teller pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
Teller tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Teller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Teller tries to control Chai's body but Chai pushes him off. Teller squirms to his side and now Chai has his back!
Teller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Teller is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Teller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chai is hanging on to Teller's back as he tries to escape.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eoin Chai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Teller lands the left hand.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.#TD2#
Teller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Teller lands in his opponent's guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Teller passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Teller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is in trouble now - Teller has advanced to mount! #T1##SU2#
Teller stands up from mount. Strange move.
Eoin Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai scores with a head kick. Teller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Maks Teller has been cut.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teller can pounce on him.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai slips under a jab from Teller.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Teller.
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Teller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai throws a body punch but Teller moves out of range.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Teller.
Teller moves away from the strike by Chai. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Teller's corner calls for a 1-2. Teller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Teller misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teller cracks Chai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Teller moved out of range nicely.
Chai staying out of range there.
Teller avoids a kick to the body.
Teller throws a lazy head kick
and Chai counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Teller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teller manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eoin Chai is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Teller tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Teller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Chai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teller looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Teller connects with a solid leg kick.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Chai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Teller checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Teller throws out a leg kick but Chai moves out of range and Teller only half commits.
Chai defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller lands an overhand right.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Teller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eoin Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Teller throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Teller slips the punch.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Teller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai scores with a hook.
Teller throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai is looking to chop away at Teller's legs.
Teller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Teller scores with a nice head shot.
Chai stuns Teller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maks Teller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maks Teller's cut.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Teller misses.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Chai slips a jab from Teller.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai slips a jab from Teller.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Teller's ribs.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Teller scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Teller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Teller's front leg but catches the back leg as Teller tries to avoid it.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
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!
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Teller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Chai sprawls well.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Teller manages to avoid it.
Eoin Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Chai works Teller's body with a nice hook.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Teller misses.
Teller misses with a looping right.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Teller 's knee.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Teller back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Teller moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Jab from Chai.#T3#
Teller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Teller.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Teller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teller checks a leg kick.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Teller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Teller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teller throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a hook.#T4#
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Teller saw that one coming.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Teller misses.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai slips a straight right by Teller.
Chai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chai tries a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Teller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Teller avoids the body shot from Chai.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Teller misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eoin Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Gun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Gun throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Gun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gun.#CUT2#It looks like Rodion Brown has been cut.
Gun lands a nice looking body shot.
Gun misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Savage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gun throws out a powerful jab.
Gun clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gun throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gun tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown looks for the body kick but Gun saw that one coming.
Tommy Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Gun missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gun drops Brown with a big left hand! Brown is injured, injured bad! Gun jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gun!

Event: MMAL #2
Date: Nov 21, 2023

#R1#
Lutz jabs at Lee's body.
Lutz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Lutz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lutz throws a shot to the body.
Lutz swinging wildly here. #TD#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lutz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard. #REVB#
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Lutz defends it easily.
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!#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Lutz defends it easily.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lutz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lutz defends well.
Lutz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Lutz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Lutz's guard.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position. #SUB#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Lutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Lee trying to strike off his back.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lutz defends well.#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to strike off his back. #T5##SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lutz defends it easily.#SUB#
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lutz drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Lutz off! Lutz jumps back into Lee's guard. #SUB2#
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Lutz 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.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lutz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lutz from controlling successfully.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lutz on the ground.#SUB#
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lutz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Lutz from standing up. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutz to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lutz stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee shoots and misses
and Lutz counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lutz quickly recovers to half guard.
Lee thows a huge punch but Lutz dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee stops Lutz from getting back to his feet. #T9##SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Lutz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Lutz tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee misses with a head shot. Lutz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lutz keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lutz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is looking to advance position but Lutz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Lutz's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sage Lutz 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#
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Lutz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee tries for a takedown but Lutz circles away easily
and Lutz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lutz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Lutz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caden Lee. 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.
Lutz feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Lutz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lutz sees it coming and defends easily.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lutz is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lutz is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lutz to regain full guard.
Lutz wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee prevents Lutz from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lee scores with a takedown into Lutz's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Lutz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Lutz defends easily.
Caden Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutz wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lutz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Lutz pushes his legs off easily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lutz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lutz wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lutz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lutz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Lee has his foot on Lutz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lutz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lutz seems to have locked his on tight now - Lee screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lutz, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sage Lutz!
Sage Lutz is the new bantamweight champion!
In defeat, Caden Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is the hardest league I have ever fought in and I want to win it.'.

Event: SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Hughes tries for a takedown but Cassidy circles away easily#KD#
and Cassidy counters with a crisp one two that drops Hughes! Cassidy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hughes to his feet! Hughes is in big trouble!
Cassidy stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughes. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Cassidy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cassidy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butch Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hughes.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Cassidy circles away easily#KD#
and Cassidy counters with a nice right hand that sends Hughes toppling to the canvas! Hughes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cassidy finish him?!#ROC#Hughes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mark Hughes has been cut.
Hughes looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Cassidy!
Butch Cassidy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Dupree Holton walks into a left hand.
Dupree Holton shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dupree Holton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Dupree Holton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dupree Holton doesn't seem phased though.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dupree Holton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dupree Holton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dupree Holton shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Dupree Holton. Dupree Holton gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dupree Holton defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Dupree Holton misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dupree Holton won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Dupree Holton is trying to work for a sweep but Brown has mounted him!
Dupree Holton's coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym 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.
Dupree Holton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree Holton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown 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. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Dupree Holton is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dupree Holton is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is thwarting Dupree Holton's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dupree Holton is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Dupree Holton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.#REVR#
Dupree Holton tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dupree Holton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupree Holton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arman Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Dupree Holton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Dupree Holton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dupree Holton trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupree Holton pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Dupree Holton moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Dupree Holton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dupree Holton controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dupree Holton trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Dupree Holton wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Dupree Holton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble. #T2#
Dupree Holton struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Dupree Holton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton has good solid back control here.
Brown is trying to break free. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for a rear naked choke here but Brown reverses the position brilliantly into Dupree Holton's guard!
Dupree Holton working a defensive guard here.
DeShaun Dupree Holton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dupree Holton 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.#SUB2#
Brown 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.
Dupree Holton 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.
Dupree Holton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Brown 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. #SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Dupree Holton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree Holton manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Dupree Holton's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupree Holton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Dupree Holton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree Holton manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Dupree Holton's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShaun Dupree Holton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Dupree Holton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Brown tries to bench press Dupree Holton off him but Dupree Holton keeps the position.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dupree Holton wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Dupree Holton is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Dupree Holton wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Dupree Holton prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton is taking a breather. Brown 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dupree Holton is controlling well.
Dupree Holton trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dupree Holton seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Dupree Holton shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Dupree Holton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Dupree Holton looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Dupree Holton goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Brown with the counter takedown but Dupree Holton avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Dupree Holton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree Holton looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree Holton.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Dupree Holton wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.#T4#
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dupree Holton wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupree Holton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree Holton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree Holton forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShaun Dupree Holton.
I think Dupree Holton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAL
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Lutz.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Sage Lutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutz.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lutz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Lutz misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lutz throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lutz swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi is looking to counter the offense by Lutz and move into the clinch.
Lutz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a shoot takedown. Lutz fights it but they end up in guard.
Horiguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Horiguchi pushing down on Lutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Horiguchi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lutz's thigh. Lutz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lutz wants to stand but Horiguchi is controlling the position.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutz is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Horiguchi stands up and waves to Lutz to follow him.
Lutz swinging wildly here.
Lutz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutz scores with a nice head shot.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutz misses with a looping left.#TD#
Horiguchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lutz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horiguchi is in Lutz's guard.#T4#
Horiguchi stops Lutz from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horiguchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horiguchi stays in close to Lutz's body and controls the position.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet but Horiguchi passes into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lutz is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Horiguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T5#
Lutz pushes Horiguchi off looking to stand but Horiguchi dives back in and keeps control.
Horiguchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horiguchi is working hard here to advance position.
Lutz is trying to stand up here but Horiguchi is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lutz!
Lutz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi has full control of the position and if anything, Lutz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T6##SUB#
Lutz showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Horiguchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lutz is defending well though. Horiguchi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz is trying to stand back up.
Lutz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T7#
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lutz is looking for a way out.
Lutz covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T8##SUB#
Horiguchi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Horiguchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lutz on the ground.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9##SUB#
Horiguchi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lutz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Lutz throws out a powerful jab.
Lutz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the body from Lutz misses
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Lutz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Lutz lands a slapping body shot.
Lutz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horiguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
As Lutz looks to move away, Horiguchi throws a big counter combo but Lutz just gets out of the way.
Sage Lutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Lutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Horiguchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutz. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutz to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Lutz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lutz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horiguchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz. #CL#
Horiguchi clinches.
Horiguchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Lutz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Horiguchi to work. #BC#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutz misses with a wild combination.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Lutz is out of range. #T3#
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Sage Lutz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Lutz.
A combination from Lutz does no damage. #TD#
Lutz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lutz pushes Horiguchi off and gets back to his feet.
Lutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horiguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Horiguchi drops his hands momentarily and Lutz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Horiguchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lutz on his heels. He'll look to pass Lutz's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Lutz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Horiguchi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lutz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking to break Lutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horiguchi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lutz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Horiguchi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Lutz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kyoji Horiguchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T7##SUB#
Lutz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi has full control of the position and if anything, Lutz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Horiguchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lutz is defending well though. Horiguchi let's go of the attempt for now.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T8#
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#
Horiguchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Lutz is controlling his hands well.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for the choke but no joy.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Lutz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T9#
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
Lutz avoids the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with punches from the back.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kyoji Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lutz tries to bum rush Horiguchi with a series of wild strikes but Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horiguchi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lutz counters with a one-two to the body.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Lutz throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Horiguchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horiguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horiguchi stops Lutz from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from Lutz's guard - Horiguchi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Lutz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Horiguchi forces Lutz back against the cage and clinches.
Horiguchi has Lutz pressed against the cage, preventing Lutz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horiguchi can't get the takedown. #TD#
Horiguchi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lutz can't fight it off and eventually Horiguchi manages to take the fight to the floor. Lutz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lutz keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from getting back to his feet.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutz is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Lutz is working an open guard so Horiguchi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutz misses with a jab to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a left and a right that stings Lutz.
Lutz scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Lutz works over Horiguchi's head and body with a nice combination.
Lutz blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Despite the aggression on Lutz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lutz enables Horiguchi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lutz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet.
Lutz being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lutz is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horiguchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutz circles away quickly and effectively.
Lutz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Horiguchi throws a big counter combination but Lutz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lutz looks to land a combination but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Horiguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T5#
Horiguchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lutz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.#TD#
Horiguchi shoots in and bounces Lutz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Lutz keeping full guard, as Horiguchi tries to pass. #T6#
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lutz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horiguchi lands a high kick!
Lutz lands a jab to the nose.
Horiguchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horiguchi throws a one two combo. #T7#
Horiguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Lutz.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz. #CL#
Horiguchi clinches. #TD#
Horiguchi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lutz regains guard immediately.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is looking to stand up but Horiguchi isn't so interested in that idea. #T8#
Lutz is wriggling around but Horiguchi manages to pass to half guard.
Horiguchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horiguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lutz!
Horiguchi misses with a head shot.
Lutz wants to try and get back to his feet.#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Lutz misses with a few strikes there. #T9#
Lutz digs a good body shot into Horiguchi's ribs.
Lutz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Lutz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lutz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lutz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kyoji Horiguchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lutz misses with a shot to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutz swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutz misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lutz to the mat! Lutz manages to get full guard.
Lutz is looking to stand back up but Horiguchi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Horiguchi content to control rather than advance.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from standing back up. #T1#
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from standing back up.
Lutz is trying to escape back to his feet but Horiguchi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Horiguchi scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Horiguchi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from moving into mount.
Lutz bucks up and tries to throw Horiguchi off but instead Horiguchi has got his back!
Horiguchi trying to control momentarily.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the head.
Lutz avoids the strikes from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #ES2#
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Horiguchi off. It looks like it's working - Horiguchi slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lutz displaying calm under pressure there. #T3#
Lutz cracks Horiguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lutz misses with a two punch combination.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Lutz moves out of range.
Lutz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Horiguchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Lutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Lutz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Horiguchi manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lutz is looking to escape.
Horiguchi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lutz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T5#
Horiguchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lutz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lutz tries to buck Horiguchi off but he can't manage it.
Horiguchi controlling from mount.
Horiguchi raining down shots from the mount!#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lutz misses with a double jab
and Horiguchi counters with a left and a right that stings Lutz. #T6#
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Lutz lands a jab.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutz looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Horiguchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lutz's half guard.

Lutz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Horiguchi is on him like a limpet, forcing Lutz back against the cage.#T7#
Horiguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lutz's efforts to push away.#TD#
Horiguchi tightens his grip and picks Lutz up, before dumping him to the ground. Lutz manages to land in guard.
Horiguchi pushes down on Lutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lutz is refusing to be controlled, as Horiguchi sits in half guard.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Horiguchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lutz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lutz defends it well. #T8#
Lutz is trying to stand.
Lutz is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
Lutz is looking to escape.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Lutz is defending well.
Lutz tries to kick Horiguchi off but Horiguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lutz did well to prevent Horiguchi getting side control.#T9#
Lutz is looking to escape.#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lutz defends it well.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi is pressing down on Lutz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lutz is holding on for now.
Lutz tries to kick Horiguchi off but Horiguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lutz moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi had his way with Sage Lutz in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lutz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Horiguchi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lutz's guard.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Horiguchi 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.
Lutz wants to stand and escape but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi is standing up over Lutz. Lutz looks to escape but Horiguchi dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz pushes Horiguchi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horiguchi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Horiguchi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lutz's legs. #T1#
Horiguchi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lutz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Horiguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from improving position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Lutz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutz.
Lutz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horiguchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Lutz's shoulder, as Lutz tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Lutz lands a two punch combo.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Lutz throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Horiguchi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lutz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lutz wants to stand and escape but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lutz wants to stand up but Horiguchi is controlling him. #T4##SU#
Horiguchi stands and steps away. Lutz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Lutz, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Horiguchi clinches.
Horiguchi tries to land a knee to the head but Lutz blocks with his arms.
Horiguchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lutz prevents it.
Lutz working hard to break the clinch.
Horiguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lutz avoids the damage to the body. #T5#
Lutz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horiguchi is stalling here.
Horiguchi can't get the takedown.
Lutz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi wants a takedown.
Lutz wants to get back to striking at distance but Horiguchi won't allow it.
Lutz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lutz stops a takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
Lutz is trying to force a seperation but Horiguchi has the dominant position.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lutz wants to break free but Horiguchi has control.
Lutz gets underhooks to prevent Horiguchi's takedown attempt.
Lutz managing to block the knees to the body from Horiguchi.
Lutz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lutz's efforts to push away.#BC#
Horiguchi manages to break the clinch.
Lutz takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horiguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi throws a counter high kick but Lutz was just alert enough to avoid it.#T7#
Lutz throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Lutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horiguchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Horiguchi manages to pass to side control.
Horiguchi works his way into side control.
Lutz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Horiguchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for a kimura but Lutz is defending well. #T9#
Lutz bucks up and tries to throw Horiguchi off but instead Horiguchi has got his back!
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Horiguchi lands punches and elbows.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Horiguchi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage Lutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!

Event: QFC Tournament 1173 Round 2
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Man scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Gumpy Stoice has been cut.
Stoice shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#KD#
Man lands a left and a right that send Stoice crashing to the mat, dazed. Man thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Stoice is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stoice.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Journey Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gumpy Stoice.
Stoice looks winded!
Man throws a one two combo. #CUT#That has opened up Gumpy Stoice's cut even more.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man thuds his right hand into Stoice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Man. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Man has knocked Stoice down with a huge combo! Man steps away and waves a wobbly Stoice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stoice is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Stoice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stoice seems to have recovered his senses.
Man is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stoice is working for a kimura but Man is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Stoice is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stoice to get the leverage.
Man wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Stoice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stoice.
Man wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Stoice wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stoice stops Man from getting back to his feet.
Man trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Stoice wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stoice stops Man from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Stoice is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Stoice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well. #SUB2#
Stoice is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Stoice eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Stoice is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Stoice is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Stoice is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stoice is working for a kimura but Man is defending it quite comfortably.
Man wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stoice 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.
Man wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Stoice is working for a kimura here but Man manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stoice's guard.
Stoice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stoice keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Stoice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stoice manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Stoice's guard. #SUB2#
Man is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stoice has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Man is looking to defend but Stoice has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Man! Stoice pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Man taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gumpy Stoice!
Journey Man spoke after the fight, saying 'Life's a beach, man.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1173 Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Man is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Man is trying to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Man wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Man trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Man tries to bum rush Nurmagomedov with a series of wild strikes but Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Jerkmeoff Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Man wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Man is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Man has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nurmagomedov striking off his back but it's not causing Man any problems.
Man won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Man is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard. #SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4##SUB#
Man throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nurmagomedov has his hands clasped together but Man breaks the hold and Nurmagomedov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Journey Man!
A victorious Journey Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 105: Dux v Pisswater
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Bravo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bravo blocks a jab.
Bravo misses with a double jab.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz 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.
Bravo slips a straight right by Cruz.
Bravo moves out of range as Cruz strikes.#T1#
Bravo defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Cruz - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bravo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bravo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pablo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bravo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Bravo's ribs.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bravo. Bravo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Bravo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Bravo's body. Bravo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Bravo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Bravo persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bravo.
Bravo shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravo. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Bravo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo tries to counter by clinching up but Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.
Bravo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bravo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Bravo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bravo is breathing heavily.#T3#
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bravo eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Bravo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bravo throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo slips under a jab from Cruz.
A counter left hand to the body from Bravo misses its target.
Cruz thuds his right hand into Bravo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Bravo walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
As Cruz backs away, Bravo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz. #T4#
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Bravo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz lands with a hook. Bravo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Bravo throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Bravo shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range.
It looked like Bravo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bravo on the side of the head.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Cruz moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bravo goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Bravo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bravo lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Pablo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bravo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.#T1#
Cruz takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bravo misses with a body shot
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Cruz.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravo misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Bravo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
It looks like Bravo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Bravo throws a big counter combination but Cruz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Cruz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bravo. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo is looking to wear down Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bravo. Bravo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Bravo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bravo takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz throws a body punch but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.#T3#
Bravo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Bravo throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Bravo lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Bravo slips a straight right by Cruz.
Bravo throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Bravo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo staying out of range there.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bravo throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Bravo throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz scores with a four punch combination!
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bravo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bravo seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo slips under a jab from Cruz.
Charlie Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Bravo's body. Bravo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
Cruz lands a jab to Bravo's midsection.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bravo misses the target.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bravo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bravo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz throws out a counter right but Bravo avoids it with no problem.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bravo.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Bravo lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bravo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
Bravo defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bravo goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cruz misses with a hook.
Bravo staying out of range there.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bravo slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruz throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Charlie Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Bravo's ribs.
Bravo is looking to land body kicks.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz 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.
Bravo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.#T4#
Bravo throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravo has time to react.
Cruz jabs at Bravo's body.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Bravo's body.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz checks a leg kick nicely.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz cracks Bravo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bravo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cruz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bravo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Cruz!
Pablo Cruz gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ortiz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ortiz tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Knight.
Ortiz tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Knight trying to control but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz is just holding on here. Knight manages to take his back. #SUB2#
Knight looking to break Ortiz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ortiz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knight will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ortiz trying to control but not successfully.
Ortiz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knight's guard. Nice work there by Ortiz. #T1#
Ortiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Ortiz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Ortiz gets to his feet. Knight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight looks winded!
Ortiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knight's hands.
Ortiz scores with a jab.#T3#
Knight avoids the body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortiz throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ortiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Ortiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ortiz throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight has a takedown stuffed.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ortiz.#T4#
Nice shot by Ortiz.
Ortiz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ortiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz is looking to wear down Knight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Knight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortiz.
Knight takes one on the button.
Ortiz lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortiz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortiz with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dashawn Ortiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ortiz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Knight misses.
Ortiz lands with a good body shot.
Ortiz throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Ortiz gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ortiz looking to control. #SUB#
Ortiz working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily. #SUB#
Ortiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!#SUB#
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knight is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Ortiz looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily. #SUB#
Ortiz is looking for a triangle but Knight pushes his legs off easily.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Ortiz pushes a forearm under Knight's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Knight is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dashawn Ortiz!
Jason Knight was interviewed post fight and said 'I clearly felt a tap'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coppola tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coppola to the ground. Coppola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Coppola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coppola trying to control but Smith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Smith is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Coppola. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Coppola trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Smith is trying to stick to Coppola's back but Coppola is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Coppola.
Smith is looking to stand up but Coppola isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coppola is controlling him.
Coppola looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coppola wants to sweep but no luck.
Coppola seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coppola controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coppola 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.#SUB#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith passes Coppola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coppola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES#
Coppola pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Coppola leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coppola attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Rob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Coppola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coppola wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Coppola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Coppola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Coppola working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Coppola stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Coppola to the mat! Coppola manages to get full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Coppola is retaining full guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Coppola's brow. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coppola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Coppola's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Coppola looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily. #T1#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Coppola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Coppola has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coppola is trying to keep Smith in close.
Coppola tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Coppola is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Coppola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Coppola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Coppola has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T3#
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Smith 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.#SUB#
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Coppola's guard.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coppola's head.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Smith is pushing down on Coppola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coppola is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith stalling. #T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Smith.
Coppola is looking to improve his position.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Coppola is defending the position.
Coppola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coppola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Coppola wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount!
Coppola working to try and regain half guard.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coppola is looking to get to half guard.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coppola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Coppola is working hard here to advance position.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coppola looks a forlorn figure.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Coppola sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coppola is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coppola tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #T4#
Smith is taking a breather. Coppola 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.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Smith.#SUB#
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Coppola wants to get back to full guard but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coppola being controlled for a moment.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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

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