Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: VF 17: Whyte Jr. Vs. Jack
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Whyte Jr circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Whyte Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jack! Whyte Jr lets Jack back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whyte Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whyte Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Jack to the canvas! Whyte Jr smells blood - he's punishing Jack with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jack has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte Jr!
Benson Whyte Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
Benson Whyte Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Meril sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meril manages to avoid it.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Meril gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meril has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota cracks Meril with an open hand slap.
Kubota tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Meril blocks a jab.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.#T1#
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Kubota swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubota swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kubota throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kubota.#T2#
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meril doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Meril sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota with a jab.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota digs a good body shot into Meril's ribs.
Good shot there by Kubota.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
As Kubota looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Kubota just gets out of the way.#T3#
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota lands with an uppercut that bounces Meril off the cage and back into range.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Meril was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kubota misses with a body punch
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kubota sizes up Meril with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Meril staying out of range there.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kubota fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Meril walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.#ROC2#Meril is rocked!
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Kubota throws a jab when Meril was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Kubota.
Jon Meril is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota misses with an uppercut.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril slips under a jab.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.#T2#
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meril takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Kubota backing up. Kubota nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Meril defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meril blocks the body kick.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Meril appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Meril was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws a push kick but Meril slaps the foot to one side.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota 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!#R3#
Kubota takes a swing at Meril's ribcage but misses.
Kubota misses with a hook. Meril ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Meril misses the target.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
Meril takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meril.
Meril walks into a left hand.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meril looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota cracks Meril with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
It looked like Meril was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Meril's shoulder, as Meril tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Meril tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meril ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meril doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Meril moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Meril is looking for a counter combo.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Kubota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meril displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Meril takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
As Kubota looks to move away, Meril throws a big counter combo but Kubota just gets out of the way.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Meril defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Meril on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota throws a body punch but Meril moves out of range.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Meril avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Meril is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Meril misses its target.
Kubota tests Meril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Meril ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Meril walks into a jab.
Kubota throws a hook but Meril blocks it.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Meril is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meril on the side of the head.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Kubota.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kubota misses with a looping left.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Meril avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Meril is looking to counter punch.
Meril seems to have got his legs back now.
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Meril 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kubota looks to land a right hand but Meril moved out of range.
Kubota jabs Meril to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meril slips under a jab from Kubota.
Meril seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril walks into a left hand. #T2#
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota scores with a nice strike.
Meril drops his hands momentarily and Kubota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Meril does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meril was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Meril moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Meril steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota works the jab nicely.
Meril avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Meril swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meril slips a jab from Kubota.
Meril throws a big counter combination but Kubota scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Meril was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
Kubota misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kubota cracks Meril with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
Kubota misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Meril counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Meril saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kubota dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
A jab from Kubota misses.
Meril walks into a left hand.
Meril shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meril moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota cracks Meril on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Meril falls backwards against the cage. Kubota follows up with more strikes that drop Meril to his knees. Kubota keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Meril! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Kubota!
Takeshi Kubota is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Takeshi Kubota, 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: VF 16: Meril Vs. Kubota
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gilmore drives through and clinches with Parks against the cage.
Gilmore throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks controlling the action here for a moment.
Gilmore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore working hard to break the clinch.
Gilmore is working for takedown but Parks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilmore looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Gilmore looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gilmore.
A short left from Parks. #ROC#Gilmore is rocked!
Parks unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gilmore! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parks is unloading with more strikes now! Gilmore drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!

Event: UIW 5
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Farmer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flores sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farmer somewhat.
Flores appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farmer.
Antonio Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Farmer.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farmer with the counter takedown but Flores avoids it easily.
A head kick from Farmer lands but Flores takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Antonio Flores has been cut.
Farmer wants to clinch#TD#
and Flores counters with a single leg into guard. Farmer didn't expect that.
We've been hearing that Flores has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Flores engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flores stands and throws Farmer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farmer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flores landing strikes.
Flores passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Farmer!
Flores putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores lands a big shot there that rocks Farmer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB#
Flores throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Farmer has his hands clasped together but Flores breaks the hold and Farmer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Flores!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Flores!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fiend lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Cyrus Choi has been cut.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Fiend shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Choi avoids the body shot from Fiend. #KD#
Fiend lands a big uppercut and Choi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Choi looks OK. Fiend waves Choi back to his feet!#ROC#Choi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi dives in and grabs Fiend's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fiend pushes down on Choi's head and hops out.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiend finish him?
Choi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Fiend gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bean Fiend!
Bean Fiend is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Weeks misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
Harper has Weeks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weeks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Harper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harper is trying to drag Weeks to the mat but Weeks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Weeks manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Weeks moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks scores with a hook to the body.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Harper is trying to break free.#TD2#
Weeks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weeks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Weeks controlling the position.#T1#
Weeks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Weeks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Weeks 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.
It looks like Weeks 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.#SUB2#
Weeks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Harper working for submissions but it's allowed Weeks to get to half guard. #T2#
Weeks controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Weeks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harper defends it well.
Weeks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Weeks works his way into full mount!
Weeks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #CUT2#It looks like Bryce Harper has been cut.
Weeks controlling his opponent.
Harper is bucking up trying to escape but Weeks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Weeks dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Weeks is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harper can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Weeks punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Harper is rocked!
Weeks lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Harper! Weeks sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Harper and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blaze Weeks!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Wilcox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parks is out of range.
Parks closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Wilcox clinches up with Parks and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Parks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parks.
Parks works on Wilcox's body with a couple of short punches.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Parks.
Wilcox takes a shot to the head.
Parks has Wilcox pushed against the cage.
Parks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Parks.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Parks has him pressed against the cage.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but Parks holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilcox drops back down to his feet.
Parks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
Parks lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Parks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilcox is trying to break the clinch but Parks is controlling him.
Parks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilcox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parks is defending well for now.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Wilcox is looking to break free of the clinch but Parks has double underhooks.
Parks taking a breather.
Parks digs a right hand underneath Wilcox's ribcage. Wilcox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Parks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks just leaning against Wilcox, taking a breather.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Wilcox looks winded!
Parks lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilcox backwards.
A shot in the inside from Parks.
Parks scores with a hook to the body.
Parks digs a right hand underneath Wilcox's ribcage. Wilcox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parks.
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Parks.
Parks gets through Wilcox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Parks.
Parks pushes Wilcox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Parks scores with a shoulder strike.
Parks lands a nice uppercut.
Parks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilcox or not.
Parks lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Wilcox is rocked!
Parks creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wilcox's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wilcox drops to his knees and Parks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!

Event: VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Maverick Calhoun has been cut.#CL#
Gustafsson has Calhoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Calhoun's head.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Calhoun tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustafsson has Calhoun pressed against the cage, preventing Calhoun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson dips a shoulder and cracks Calhoun with a mighty uppercut! Calhoun falls back against the cage and Gustafsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Calhoun is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gustafsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: UIW 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Weiss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Weiss looks to land a combination. Reilly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weiss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Weiss does no damage.
Weiss defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weiss avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weiss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danga de danga de dang - Weiss scores with a four punch combination!
Weiss throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Weiss staying out of range there.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Weiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weiss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weiss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Weiss looks winded!
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Weiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Weiss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weiss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Reilly misses its target.
Payton Weiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weiss throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weiss misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Reilly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weiss is trying to defend but Reilly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reilly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reilly landing punches. #SUB#
Reilly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Reilly is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Reilly extends the arm and Weiss is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Reilly!

Event: Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1#
Harmon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harmon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Harmon has managed to clinch.
Gilmore is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Harmon breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harmon's waist but Harmon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gilmore off to one side.
As Gilmore backs off Harmon throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.
Harmon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harmon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Harmon circles away easily
and Harmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harmon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gilmore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harmon - the referee stops the clock and Gilmore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harmon. Gilmore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gilmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gilmore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Justin Harmon has been cut.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up with Harmon, looking for a takedown. Gilmore pushes Harmon against the cage but Harmon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Harmon clinches. #BC2#
Harmon breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore dives in for a single leg takedown but Harmon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Gilmore backs off Harmon throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.#BC2#
Harmon manages to break the clinch. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilmore.
Gilmore shoots in but no luck this time.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Harmon circles away easily
and Harmon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Harmon leaves Gilmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Harmon rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilmore goes for a takedown attempt but Harmon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harmon throws a combination. Gilmore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Gilmore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harmon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Harmon persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilmore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Harmon lunges at Gilmore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gilmore's hand. #ROC2#Gilmore is rocked!
Harmon plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Gilmore to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Gilmore just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Harmon!

Event: Lightweight Tournament Night 1
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Britten Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Britten Jr trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Britten Jr is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Britten Jr to get the leverage.
Britten Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Britten Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Britten Jr thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Britten Jr in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Britten Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Britten Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Britten Jr trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Britten Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Britten Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Britten Jr tries to stand but Lopez is controlling from the bottom.
Britten Jr wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Britten Jr looks winded!
Britten Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Britten Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Britten Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Lopez trying to hold on to Britten Jr's head to control him but Britten Jr postures up.
Britten Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Britten Jr trying to control from Lopez's half guard. Lopez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Britten Jr postures up.
Britten Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Lopez gets caught napping as Britten Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Lopez manages to retain guard.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Britten Jr trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to keep Britten Jr in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Britten Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcello Britten Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Britten Jr. #TD2#
Britten Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Britten Jr decides to stand back up.
Britten Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Britten Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Britten Jr drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Britten Jr is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Britten Jr tries to pass.
Marcello Britten Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Britten Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Britten Jr postures up.
Britten Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez cracks Britten Jr with a solid left hand.
Britten Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez cracks Britten Jr with a solid left hand.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez throwing strikes but missing.
Britten Jr controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Lopez won't allow Britten Jr to sweep him here.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Britten Jr has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britten Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez postures up.
Britten Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Britten Jr has his foot on Lopez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopez works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopez postures up in Britten Jr's guard and throws a big left but Britten Jr blocks it.
Lopez landing with the ground and pound.
Britten Jr wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Britten Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Britten Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Britten Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lopez stands up over Britten Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Britten Jr wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Lucas Lopez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Britten Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britten Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Britten Jr trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Britten Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britten Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Britten Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Britten Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lopez is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Britten Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcello Britten Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Britten Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Britten Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Britten Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Britten Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Britten Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopez postures up in Britten Jr's guard and throws a big left but Britten Jr blocks it.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Britten Jr is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Lopez lands a couple of elbows.
Britten Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Britten Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Britten Jr pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lopez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Britten Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Britten Jr controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Britten Jr tries to stand but Lopez is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcello Britten Jr.
Well Britten Jr 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Britten Jr!

Event: UIW 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Farmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farmer lands a nice hook to Pojka's body. Pojka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farmer thuds his shin into the meat of Pojka's side.
Pojka swats away the attempt to clinch by Farmer.#TD2#
Pojka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farmer's half guard.
Farmer pushes Pojka off but Pojka dives into side control. #SUB2#
Pojka is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Farmer is trying to escape and Pojka transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Farmer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pojka! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hali Pojka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hali Pojka thanked LazyCombat Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Castro stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowe drops his hands momentarily and Castro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nathaniel Lowe has been cut.
Lowe looks winded!
Castro throws a monster overhand right that drops Lowe! Castro follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floy Castro!
Floy Castro is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Floy Castro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024

Lucas Lopez had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 148.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jake Simon was cancelled.

Event: VF 13: Castro Vs. Lowe
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Chandler tries to clinch but Carrillo moves out of range.
Carrillo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carrillo counters with a series of strikes. Chandler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carrillo moves out of range of the leg kick from Chandler.#TD2#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Carrillo's guard.
Chandler being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Carrillo has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler is pushing down on Carrillo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carrillo is fighting to maintain full guard but Chandler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Carrillo won't allow it.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrillo keeps working.
Chandler working over Carrillo with some ground and pound. Carrillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler is trying to control. Carrillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carrillo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Carrillo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chandler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carrillo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrillo is trying to control Chandler's posture but Chandler avoids it.
Carrillo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chandler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler prevents Carrillo from getting the reversal.#T4#
Chandler raining down shots from the mount!
Carrillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SU2#
Chandler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Carrillo is avoiding it. #TD2#
Carrillo gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Carrillo manages to retain guard.

Carrillo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Carrillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Chandler dominated that round.
That's time! Carrillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chandler showed some decent athleticism there.

Carrillo has one foot on Chandler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Chandler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carrillo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chandler is in Carrillo's guard.
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Carrillo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler postures up. #T1#
Chandler wants to get up but he can't break Carrillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carrillo is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Carrillo has his feet on Chandler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carrillo blocks a head kick by Chandler. #TD2#
Chandler feints and as Carrillo raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carrillo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carrillo tries to get out of the position.
Carrillo pulls Chandler in to control the position. #T2#
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrillo is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Carrillo is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler postures up. #SUB#
Carrillo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chandler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carrillo.
Carrillo is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Chandler lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Chandler has an Americana. Carrillo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chandler is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chandler hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kyle Chandler!

Event: VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gilmore rushes Ayako and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gilmore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gilmore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gilmore continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD2#
Gilmore manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Gilmore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ayako off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gilmore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ayako defends well and Gilmore ends up having to push Ayako into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ayako tries to clinch up
and Gilmore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ayako closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ayako tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gilmore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Gilmore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gilmore is pulling down on Ayako's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gilmore looking for a triangle here. Ayako is fighting it but it looks tight! Gilmore pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ayako is tapping out - this one is all over!

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

Event: VF 12: Peto Vs. Nox
Date: Jan 05, 2024

Brooks Warner had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 175.5, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Matthew West was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Durham misses with a two punch combination.
Weiss seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weiss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No joy there for Weiss, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Durham moves into the clinch successfully.
Weiss letting Durham take a breather here.
Durham scores with a shoulder strike.
Durham tries to work over Weiss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weiss or not.
Durham lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Durham.
Good body shot from Durham.
Still in the clinch, Durham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durham lands an uppercut.
Durham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Durham as the two fighters clinch.
Durham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weiss backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Durham.
Weiss is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Durham - that landed with a thud.
Durham stalling the fight.
Durham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weiss backwards.
Durham lands a shot to the body.
Durham lands a hook that snaps the head of Weiss backwards.
Durham lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Durham.
Durham cracks Weiss with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Durham.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durham. #T2#
Weiss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Durham stalling the fight.
Durham lands an uppercut.
Durham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weiss up against the cage.
Weiss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Weiss is rocked!
Durham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Weiss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durham lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Weiss to his knees! Durham keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Durham!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Couture looks to throw the jab but Farmer is out of range.
Farmer tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture throws a hook but Farmer blocks it.
As Couture looks to move away, Farmer throws a big counter combo but Couture just gets out of the way.
Farmer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Couture tries to counter with a clinch but Farmer shakes him off and moves away.
Farmer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Couture. #TD2#
Couture pulls Farmer into guard.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Couture looking for a triangle here. Farmer is fighting it but it looks tight! Couture pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Farmer is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Raphael Couture!

Event: VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Mcmahon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcmahon duly obliges.
Jack tries to clinch up
letting Mcmahon counter with a right hand. #CL#
Mcmahon moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcmahon's elbow.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcmahon lands an elbow that stopped Jack in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Reed Jack has been cut.#TD#
Mcmahon pulls Jack into guard. #SU2#
Jack gets to his feet - Mcmahon follows without any prompting.
Jack shoots in for a double leg but Mcmahon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Jack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmahon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jack. #T1#
Jack controlling the action here.
Jack throwing shots but Mcmahon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Mcmahon is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Jack has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Mcmahon is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Reed Jack!

Event: VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Chavan checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Calhoun gets a clinch.
Calhoun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Chavan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Chavan.#CUT#It looks like Maverick Calhoun has been cut.
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chavan tried to counter with a leg kick but Calhoun avoided it.
Maverick Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Calhoun moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavan misses with the head strike.
Chavan lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavan gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calhoun leaning against his opponent.
Chavan has a couple of punches blocked by Calhoun.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1##BC#
Chavan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calhoun closes the distance and clinches up with Chavan, looking for a takedown. Calhoun pushes Chavan against the cage but Chavan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chavan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shiva Chavan!
A pretty intense looking Shiva Chavan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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