Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Lexington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lexington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lexington throws a hook but Abraham Joseph blocks it.
Lexington misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD2#
Lexington lands a left and a right that send Abraham Joseph crashing to the mat, dazed. Lexington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Sheyaa Abraham Joseph has been cut.
Lexington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abraham Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Lexington.
Abraham Joseph swinging wildly here.
Lexington lands a nice shot that snaps Abraham Joseph's head back. #ROC2#Abraham Joseph is rocked!
Abraham Joseph lands with a hook. Lexington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lexington missing with a left hand there. Abraham Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abraham Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lexington.
Abraham Joseph misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Lexington swings for the body but Abraham Joseph moves out of range.
Abraham Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Lexington misses with a combination
letting Abraham Joseph counter with a right hand.
Lexington throws a hook but Abraham Joseph blocks it.
Abraham Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Darren Lexington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lexington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abraham Joseph takes one on the button.
Oh Abraham Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lexington.
A head kick misses from Lexington.
Lexington lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Abraham Joseph up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lexington from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Abraham Joseph's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lexington!
A victorious Darren Lexington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPFT #11
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Messi scores with a spinning back kick!
Messi lands a high kick!
Messi throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Nyambe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Messi looks winded!
Nyambe is trying to pull guard but Messi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messi throws a head kick but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi 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.#CL2#
Messi has closed the distance and engaged Nyambe in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi wants to break free but Nyambe has control.
Messi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nyambe has him pressed against the cage.
Nyambe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Messi gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Nyambe jumps guard.
Nyambe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Nyambe has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nyambe is trying to keep Messi in close. #SUB#
Messi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nyambe controlling the 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.
Nyambe has a closed guard, preventing Messi from standing up.
Messi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nyambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Nyambe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messi defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Messi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyambe.
Nyambe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Messi tries to land a leg kick but Nyambe saw it coming and moves away.
Nyambe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Messi tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away. #T3#
Nyambe defending well as Messi loads up on a big left hand.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Nyambe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messi throws a right and a left that Nyambe avoids nicely.
Nyambe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nyambe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Messi.
Messi moves in looking to clinch but Nyambe pushes him off.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Nyambe blocks the leg kick.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Cristiano Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messi misses with a body shot. #T4#
Messi throws a body kick that misses.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyambe tries to counter by clinching up but Messi breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Messi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Messi misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Nyambe counters by clinching up. #TD#
Nyambe pulls guard.
Nyambe pulls Messi in close to his closed guard and prevents Messi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nyambe keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cristiano Messi dominated that round.
That's time! Nyambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyambe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi looks to clinch #TD#
and Nyambe counters with a single leg into guard. Messi didn't expect that.
Nyambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nyambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nyambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Messi's head.
Nyambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Messi wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling the position.
Messi is trying to keep Nyambe in close.
Nyambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Nyambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nyambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nyambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nyambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nyambe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nyambe 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.
Nyambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nyambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nyambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nyambe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Messi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Messi is looking for a triangle but Nyambe pushes his legs off easily.
Nyambe throwing strikes from guard but Messi blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Messi tries to clinch up
and Nyambe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Messi thinking.
Messi swinging wildly here.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Messi wants to clinch up but Nyambe keeps it at a distance.
Nyambe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Messi wants to clinch up but Nyambe keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyambe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Messi throws a wild body kick that Nyambe sees coming a mile off.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nyambe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi misses with a low kick.
Nyambe moves out of range as Messi throws a body kick.
Messi throws a leg kick but Nyambe moved away.
Messi loads up on a big right hand but Nyambe slips the punch.
Nyambe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messi.
Messi tries to clinch but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe moves away from the strike by Messi. #T4#
Messi wants to slow Nyambe down by chopping away at his legs.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Messi throws a nice looking combination but Nyambe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nyambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nyambe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi is looking to score with low kicks.
Messi tries to clinch but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Messi. Nyambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Messi throws a low kick but Nyambe moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyambe dodges the punch combination from Messi.
Nyambe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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 Kabelo Nyambe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messi moves to clinch but Nyambe breaks away
and Nyambe counters with a two punch combo.
Messi throws a series of punches but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi throws a leg kick but Nyambe moved away.
Nyambe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi tries to clinch up but Nyambe circles away and keeps his distance.
Nyambe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Messi.
Nyambe blocks a head kick by Messi.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Nyambe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyambe thows a huge punch but Messi dodges it nicely.
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nyambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nyambe lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Nyambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nyambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Messi defending well though.
Nyambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nyambe lands a nice short elbow.
Nyambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Messi's head. #SUB#
Messi is defending against the submission attempts here by Nyambe.
Messi is looking for a sweep. Nyambe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabelo Nyambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nyambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nyambe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Messi wants to control but Nyambe is keeping busy.
Nyambe thows a huge punch but Messi dodges it nicely. #T2#
Nyambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Messi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nyambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Nyambe is working for a kimura here but Messi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Nyambe's guard. #SUB#
Nyambe has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nyambe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Nyambe looking for a guillotine here but Messi defends easily. #T3#
Nyambe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nyambe has a closed guard, preventing Messi from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Messi closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Nyambe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Messi!
Nyambe throws an elbow but Messi slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nyambe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nyambe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Messi is avoiding damage well.
Messi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kabelo Nyambe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nyambe 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kabelo Nyambe!
Kabelo Nyambe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HRL11:Murray vs Dayton
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Abraham Joseph scores with a one two! Mike had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abraham Joseph lands a nice hook to Mike's body. Mike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abraham Joseph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mike fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abraham Joseph avoids it really well and circles away.
Abraham Joseph unleashes a big counter combination but Mike bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abraham Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abraham Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Mike misses
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike misses with a takedown attempt
and Abraham Joseph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abraham Joseph looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abraham Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Mike tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abraham Joseph defends well and Mike ends up having to push Abraham Joseph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike is trying to maintain a safe position but Abraham Joseph gets an underhook and turns Mike into the cage.
Mike has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abraham Joseph after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Abraham Joseph digs a right hand into Mike's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mike's gas tank.
Mike is trying to pull guard but Abraham Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Abraham Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abraham Joseph lands a body punch.
Abraham Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Abraham Joseph keeps control of Mike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abraham Joseph cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
Abraham Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Abraham Joseph lands a body punch. #T2#
Nice body punch from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Abraham Joseph breaks the clinch.
Abraham Joseph jabs Mike to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abraham Joseph lands with a nice combination. Mike backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Abraham Joseph lands.
A punch lands to the side of Mike 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mike walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abraham Joseph lands a body shot.
Abraham Joseph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mike is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Mike with a poor takedown
and Abraham Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike misses the body punch
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abraham Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike misses with a shot to the body
and Abraham Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abraham Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Mike tries to clinch there but Abraham Joseph circles away.
Abraham Joseph works the jab nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mike or perhaps it was just good defense by Abraham Joseph, which made it look bad.
Abraham Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mike under the eye.#T4#
Abraham Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abraham Joseph jabs at Mike's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abraham Joseph connects with a looping right hand.
Abraham Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mike at a distance.
Mike throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mike has his takedown stuffed
and Abraham Joseph counters with a one-two to the body.
Abraham Joseph lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheyaa Abraham Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mike doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abraham Joseph stalks Mike and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mike's face. Mike staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Mike misses
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Abraham Joseph - just one landing.
Mike misses with a takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a left and a right that stings Mike.
Abraham Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abraham Joseph's waist but Abraham Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mike off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abraham Joseph avoids the head kick by Mike.
Mike tries to clinch
and Abraham Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mike tries to clinch
and Abraham Joseph counters with a series of strikes. Mike will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left and a right from Abraham Joseph both land. Nice combination.
We've been informed that Abraham Joseph has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mike tries to clinch up
and Abraham Joseph counters with a nice body shot.
Mike misses with a left hand
letting Abraham Joseph counter with a right hand.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Abraham Joseph is out of range.
Abraham Joseph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Mike with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Abraham Joseph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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 shot to the liver by Abraham Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Mike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abraham Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mike has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mike takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Abraham Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abraham Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abraham Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike tries for a takedown but Abraham Joseph circles away easily
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abraham Joseph!
Mike doesn't manage to clinch there - Abraham Joseph circles away.
Mike shoots and misses
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abraham Joseph scores with a three punch combo!
Mike misses with a double jab
and Abraham Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Abraham Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mike backs up against the cage.
Mike with a poor takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abraham Joseph counters with a nice body shot.
Trent Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Abraham Joseph.
Mike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abraham Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike closes the distance but Abraham Joseph moves to the side
and Abraham Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Abraham Joseph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mike. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mike closes the distance but Abraham Joseph moves to the side
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike tries for a takedown but Abraham Joseph circles away easily
and Abraham Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheyaa Abraham Joseph 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#
Abraham Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mike is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abraham Joseph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mike somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abraham Joseph sprawls well. Abraham Joseph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mike gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Abraham Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mike.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abraham Joseph lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Abraham Joseph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abraham Joseph with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Abraham Joseph.
Mike tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abraham Joseph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trent Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick by Mike misses
and Abraham Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mike with a poor takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a crisp hook 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!
Mike tries to clinch but Abraham Joseph moves away
and Abraham Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abraham Joseph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abraham Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Mike's belly button to the back.
Mike throws a lazy head kick
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph throws a series of strikes that have Mike backpedaling.
Abraham Joseph jabs at Mike's body.
Abraham Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike tries for a takedown but Abraham Joseph circles away easily
and Abraham Joseph counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Mike misses with a double jab
and Abraham Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abraham Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mike momentarily.
Abraham Joseph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abraham Joseph!
Abraham Joseph scores with a three punch combo!
Mike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abraham Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike misses with a double jab
and Abraham Joseph counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike tries to move into range but Abraham Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abraham Joseph is working the combinations to good effect here.
Abraham Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Abraham Joseph lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mike closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abraham Joseph counters with a three punch combo that has Mike backing up. Mike nods at Abraham Joseph to acknowledge the strikes.
Abraham Joseph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mike with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abraham Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abraham Joseph counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheyaa Abraham Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abraham Joseph 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheyaa Abraham Joseph!

Event: SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kid clinches.
Messi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Messi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
Kid lands an elbow just above Messi 's eye.
Kid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kid lands an elbow inside that Messi shrugs off.
Messi working hard to break the clinch.
Kid's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kid prevents Messi from breaking the clinch.
Kid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kid lands a damaging elbow.
Kid looking to throw knees to the head but Messi is blocking nicely.
Messi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
Kid lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kid.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kid.
Kid lands an elbow inside that Messi shrugs off. #ROC2#Messi is rocked!
Kid lands an elbow inside that Messi shrugs off.
Oh Messi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kid pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Messi! Kid unloads with more strikes and Messi sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Kid!
An out of breath Killer Kid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPFT #6
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Yelisey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nyambe sprawls well initially but Yelisey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nyambe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yelisey is nestled in close to Nyambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelisey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nyambe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yelisey scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Yelisey lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Yelisey wants to work for an arm triangle but Nyambe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yelisey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yelisey scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Nyambe is rocked!
Yelisey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nyambe is still in real trouble! Can Yelisey finish him?
Yelisey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yelisey connects with a nice short shot to Nyambe's temple.
Yelisey lands a big elbow - Nyambe is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Yelisey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perov Yelisey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Abraham Joseph bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Grimm explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jack Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abraham Joseph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abraham Joseph throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grimm.
A combination from Abraham Joseph does no damage.
Abraham Joseph wants to clinch.
Abraham Joseph closes the distance and clinches up with Grimm, looking for a takedown. Abraham Joseph pushes Grimm against the cage but Grimm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abraham Joseph.
An elbow from Abraham Joseph crashes against the mat. #SU2#
Abraham Joseph stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grimm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abraham Joseph circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Grimm shoots in but Abraham Joseph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
Abraham Joseph looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimm is fending him off so far but Abraham Joseph persists. Nope, Grimm circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimm jabs Abraham Joseph right on the nose. Abraham Joseph blinks but takes it well.
Abraham Joseph scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Grimm has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Grimm pulls guard.
Grimm wants to stand but Abraham Joseph is controlling the position.
Abraham Joseph is looking to pass into half guard but Grimm pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimm is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Abraham Joseph working for a triangle but Grimm defends it easily.
Abraham Joseph looks winded!#T2##SU#
Grimm gets to his feet. Abraham Joseph looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grimm misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Grimm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abraham Joseph changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abraham Joseph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abraham Joseph or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimm, which made it look bad.
Jack Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheyaa Abraham Joseph.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Abraham Joseph avoids them all with ease.
Grimm feints a jab promting Abraham Joseph to slip. Grimm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abraham Joseph slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3##CL#
Grimm rushes Abraham Joseph and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Grimm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grimm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Grimm pushes Abraham Joseph off and gets back to his feet.
Abraham Joseph shoots in and drives through. Grimm sprawls well.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Abraham Joseph avoids them all with ease.
Grimm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Grimm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abraham Joseph, pushing him back against the cage.
Abraham Joseph keeps control of Grimm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grimm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abraham Joseph wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##BC#
Grimm breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Grimm instigates a clinch.
Grimm is trying to force a seperation but Abraham Joseph has the dominant position.
Abraham Joseph takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm is trying to force a seperation but Abraham Joseph has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimm as Abraham Joseph tries to tie him up.
Grimm is trying to break the clinch but Abraham Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Grimm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grimm scores with a hook to the body.
Grimm is looking to break free of the clinch but Abraham Joseph has double underhooks.
Grimm tries to circle away but Abraham Joseph has him pinned against the cage.
Grimm is trying to force a seperation but Abraham Joseph has the dominant position.
Grimm wants to break free but Abraham Joseph has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Grimm dominated that round.
That's time! Grimm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grimm swats away the attempt to clinch by Abraham Joseph.
Grimm misses with a series of wild punches.
Abraham Joseph takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grimm misses with a double jab
and Abraham Joseph counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Grimm has managed to clinch.
Abraham Joseph has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grimm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm tries to circle away but Abraham Joseph has him pinned against the cage.
Grimm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abraham Joseph prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Abraham Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Grimm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abraham Joseph's waist but Abraham Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimm off to one side. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimm enables Abraham Joseph to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abraham Joseph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jack Grimm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abraham Joseph postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimm wants to stand and escape but Abraham Joseph is having none of it.
Grimm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abraham Joseph can do to turn this around?#T2##SU2#
Abraham Joseph stands and steps away. Grimm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Abraham Joseph moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abraham Joseph.
Jack Grimm is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimm throws a series of punches but Abraham Joseph moves out of range. #CL#
Abraham Joseph gets tackled into the cage by Grimm. Grimm maintains the clinch.
Grimm tries to break the clinch but Abraham Joseph is controlling the position.
Grimm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimm has had enough of the clinch but Abraham Joseph keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Grimm pulls guard.
Abraham Joseph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abraham Joseph trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES#
Grimm pushes Abraham Joseph off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grimm misses with a wild combination.
Grimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abraham Joseph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Grimm has managed to clinch.
Grimm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abraham Joseph gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Grimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimm is trying to break the clinch but Abraham Joseph has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Abraham Joseph pulls Grimm into guard. #SU#
Grimm gets to his feet. Abraham Joseph looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Grimm avoids the head kick by Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph tries to clinch but Grimm is having none of it. #CL#
Grimm clinches up with Abraham Joseph and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimm lands a left hand.
Abraham Joseph is trying to pull guard but Grimm has him pressed against the cage.
Grimm can't break the clinch.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abraham Joseph 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!
Abraham Joseph has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abraham Joseph is trying to push Grimm away but Grimm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Abraham Joseph keeps control of Grimm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grimm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grimm is trying to break the clinch but Abraham Joseph is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Grimm dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but Abraham Joseph is just out of range.#TD2#
Grimm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Grimm manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grimm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abraham Joseph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abraham Joseph changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grimm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grimm wants it to stay on the feet.
Grimm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abraham Joseph counters with a series of strikes. Grimm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abraham Joseph fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Grimm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimm misses with a combination
and Abraham Joseph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Grimm looks to land a body kick but Abraham Joseph moved away.
Abraham Joseph tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grimm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abraham Joseph steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grimm.
Grimm misses with a wild combination.
Abraham Joseph tries to bum rush Grimm with a series of wild strikes but Grimm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimm throws a right hand that Abraham Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Abraham Joseph also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abraham Joseph or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimm, which made it look bad.
Jack Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheyaa Abraham Joseph.
Grimm goes for a double leg but Abraham Joseph avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abraham Joseph continues to drive forward.
Grimm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abraham Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Grimm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abraham Joseph walks away with a smile on his face. Grimm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abraham Joseph fails with the takedown.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Abraham Joseph as Grimm shoots in.
Abraham Joseph slips a jab and a cross from Grimm.
Grimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimm circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Grimm rushes Abraham Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grimm gets control of Abraham Joseph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grimm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grimm wants to stand up but Abraham Joseph is controlling him.
Abraham Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grimm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##ES#
Grimm pushes Abraham Joseph off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grimm misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Abraham Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Grimm.
Grimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abraham Joseph.
Grimm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Grimm clinches up against the cage.
Grimm struggles to land a body shot inside as Abraham Joseph controls his hands. #BC2#
Abraham Joseph breaks from the clinch.
Abraham Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grimm! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abraham Joseph shoots for a takedown but Grimm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Grimm pushes Abraham Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimm is trying to push Abraham Joseph away but Abraham Joseph has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abraham Joseph is stalling here. #BC2#
Abraham Joseph manages to break the clinch.
Grimm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abraham Joseph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grimm somewhat.
Sheyaa Abraham Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Grimm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Grimm closes the distance and pushes Abraham Joseph back into the cage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Grimm!

Event: HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
A nice combination there by Chandler. #CUT#It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
Messi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Messi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cristiano Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Chandler finds it's target.#ROC#Messi is rocked!
Crack! Chandler connects with the perfect overhand right and Messi falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Chandler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AVKT 16: Don't Get Fooled
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Earl cracks a nice hook into Nelson 's ribs.
Earl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Earl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Kelvin Nelson has been cut.
Earl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Earl lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Earl finds it's target.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Earl counters with a left to the body.
Earl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Earl lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson 's head.
Earl drops Nelson with a big left hand! Nelson is injured, injured bad! Earl jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Earl!

Event: HFC 73 - Olly Holly vs De Ross
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Beckley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Messi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Beckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Messi manages to avoid it.
Beckley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beckley cracks Messi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Messi falls backwards against the cage. Beckley follows up with more strikes that drop Messi to his knees. Beckley keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Messi! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Beckley!

Event: HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Messi against the cage.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Messi looks winded!
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Messi's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Messi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka with a knee to the head. #ROC#Messi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
Tanaka has Messi pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Messi is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tanaka - that's hurt Messi badly! Oh, another knee lands and Messi is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Messi doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Haru Tanaka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson swings for the body but Silvia moves out of range.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelvin Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #KD2#
Nelson drops Silvia with a left and a right! Oh, Silvia is hurt - Nelson dives into side control looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Pepe Silvia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvia is trying to get back to half guard.
Silvia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Silvia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silvia tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson is working Silvia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nelson scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Silvia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silvia tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silvia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson 's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Nelson ! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Silvia has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kelvin Nelson !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Duncan stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duncan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Duncan tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duncan 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.
Duncan goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duncan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Duncan sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duncan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duncan tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duncan to the ground. Duncan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Good leg kick by Duncan.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Duncan moves out of range easily.
Duncan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duncan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duncan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Duncan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duncan dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Duncan's head and hops out.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a one-two to the body.
Duncan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duncan somewhat.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Duncan lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duncan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#BC2#
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duncan goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Duncan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Duncan gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Duncan keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Duncan pulls Jackson into guard. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Duncan successfully pulls guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Duncan is tightening it up a little... Jackson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jackson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jackson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Duncan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Owen Duncan!

Event: HFC 63: Ivanovic vs Chai 2
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Messi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Messi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Messi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messi throws a right and a left that Phoenix avoids nicely.
Messi throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Phoenix catches Messi right on the button with a cross.
Messi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Messi takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Messi is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Phoenix and Messi falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Phoenix!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gerald Phoenix!
Our winner, Gerald Phoenix, 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: HFC 59: Harris vs Bond
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Messi looks to land a combination but Beckley avoids it well.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckley circles away.
Beckley throws a quick counter head kick but Messi was just out of range.
Beckley throws a body shot but no joy.
Messi tries to clinch up but Beckley circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Beckley rushes Messi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Beckley gets control of Messi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beckley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Messi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beckley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Messi has managed to get both his arms back between Beckley's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Beckley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beckley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Messi is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beckley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Messi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beckley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Messi passes into side control. #T1#
Beckley tries to escape but Messi is in control.
Beckley is trying to get back to half guard.
Beckley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Beckley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Beckley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Messi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Beckley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Messi tries to land knees in the clinch but Beckley avoids the damage to the body.
Messi is working Beckley over against the cage.
Messi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Beckley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Messi, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Beckley - that landed with a thud.
Messi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beckley blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Beckley as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Beckley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Beckley gets to his feet. Messi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckley circles away.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messi looks winded!
Messi connects with a right hand. Beckley shakes it off.
Cristiano Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi backs away from a small jab... but Beckley lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Messi crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Beckley with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Benson Beckley!

Event: ENIGMA 142
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Nelson looks to land a combination but Howell avoids it well.
Howell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Howell as he checks the leg kick.
Howell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Howell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson .
Howell punishes Nelson 's body with a nice straight punch.
Howell with a nice cross.
Howell lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howell scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson looks winded!
Howell with a nice calf kick.
Howell throws a head kick that Nelson semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Kelvin Nelson has been cut.
Howell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howell. Howell obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Howell checks it. #T1#
Howell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Howell lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Howell tenderised Nelson 's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Howell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howell can pounce on him.
Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Howell drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nelson 's head, knocking him out cold! Howell is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Howell!
Julius Howell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Money - Additional - #9
Date: Dec 16, 2022

#R1#
Nyambe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nyambe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nyambe keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoshifumi Nagasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasa throws a head kick but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nyambe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagasa - the referee stops the clock and Nyambe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagasa. Nyambe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Nagasa misses with a double jab #TD#
and Nyambe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasa!
Nagasa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nagasa struggling a bit here.
Nyambe working the ground and pound but Nagasa is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nyambe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nagasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nyambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nyambe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Nagasa regains half guard.
Nyambe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nyambe thows a huge punch but Nagasa dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Nyambe is trying to work for a kimura but Nagasa is defending well.
Nagasa trying to control but Nyambe postures up.
Nagasa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nyambe.
Nyambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nyambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nyambe slips a nice elbow through Nagasa's hands, connecting with Nagasa's forehead.#T2##SUB2#
Nagasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagasa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nyambe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagasa is just riding it out for now. Nyambe eventually gives up the hold.
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Nyambe wants to work for an arm triangle but Nagasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nyambe seems to be working for a kimura but Nagasa defends the submission attempt.
Nagasa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Nyambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nyambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nyambe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nyambe.
Nyambe cracks Nagasa with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Nyambe drops back looking for a leg! Nagasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagasa manages to kick Nyambe off! Nyambe jumps back into Nagasa's guard.
Nyambe works over Nagasa with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Nagasa is looking for a triangle but Nyambe pushes his legs off easily.
Nagasa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nyambe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Nyambe 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.
Nagasa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyambe is working Nagasa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nyambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nyambe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nagasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nagasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nagasa! #REVB#
Nagasa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nyambe is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kabelo Nyambe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nagasa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nagasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kabelo Nyambe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyambe.
Nagasa tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Nagasa avoids it well and moves away.
Nagasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasa throws a sloppy head kick and Nyambe moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagasa throws a sloppy head kick and Nyambe moves out of range easily.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Nagasa is quick to defend against it.
Nagasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nyambe on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Nagasa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nagasa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nyambe.
Nagasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagasa throws a series of punches but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nagasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasa throws a head kick that misses.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A head kick misses from Nagasa.
Nyambe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nagasa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoshifumi Nagasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Nagasa misses #CL#
and Nyambe counters by clinching up.
Nyambe is pressed up against the cage. Nagasa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nyambe down to the mat. Nyambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick by Nagasa misses #CL#
and Nyambe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nyambe avoiding damage as Nagasa throws knees to the body.
Nyambe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagasa is defending well.
Nagasa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nyambe is defending well for now.#T3#
Nagasa has Nyambe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyambe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Nyambe drags the fight down to the ground.
Nagasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nyambe pulls Nagasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nyambe trying to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kabelo Nyambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasa wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoshifumi Nagasa 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#
Nagasa is looking to clinch but Nyambe is avoiding it.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Nagasa is quick to defend against it.
Nagasa throws a leg kick which misses Nyambe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nyambe tries to avoid it.
Nagasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasa wants to clinch.
Nyambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That kick from Nagasa tenderised Nyambe's leg. Nyambe is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasa misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nyambe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Nagasa connects with a high kick.
Nagasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nyambe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Nagasa misses #TD#
and Nyambe counters with a shoot takedown. Nagasa fights it but they end up in guard.
Nyambe postures up in Nagasa's guard and throws a big left but Nagasa blocks it.
Nyambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Nagasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nyambe chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasa trying to control the position.
Nyambe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Nyambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nyambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Nagasa has his foot on Nyambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nyambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Nyambe connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Nyambe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nagasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nagasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nagasa! #REVB#
Nyambe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasa's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyambe is pressing down on Nagasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nagasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Nyambe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nyambe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nyambe is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nagasa frees his head nicely. Oh but Nyambe has switched to an armbar! Nagasa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kabelo Nyambe!
After the fight, Kabelo Nyambe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Garver avoids the head kick by Duncan.
Garver feinted with a counter takedown.
Garver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duncan.
Duncan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Garver clinches. #BC#
Garver manages to break the clinch.
Garver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duncan is defended easily by Garver.
Garver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duncan's waist but Duncan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garver off to one side. #CL#
Garver clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garver wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Garver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Garver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan misses with a double jab. #T1##TD#
Garver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garver prevents Duncan from improving his position.
Garver is taking a breather. Duncan 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.
Garver trying to mount his opponent but Duncan defends it.
Garver is controlling the pace. #T2#
Duncan is staying active underneath Garver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duncan trying to control from the bottom.
Garver is trying to control. Duncan 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.#TD#
Garver drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garver working some strikes from top position.#T3##SU#
Garver stands up from Duncan's guard - Garver perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garver swings for the body but Duncan moves out of range. #TD#
Garver looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duncan wants to hit a sweep here but Garver passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Duncan there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan looks winded!
Garver landing strikes from the mount and Duncan is in trouble!
Garver controlling from mount.
Garver working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Duncan wants to control but Garver is having none of it.
Garver has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duncan's face. #SUB#
Garver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SU#
Garver stands up from mount. Strange move.
Duncan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Garver dominated that round.
That's time! Garver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duncan.
Duncan shoots for a double leg takedown but Garver sprawls well. He's pushed Duncan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Garver clinches. #BC#
Garver manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duncan checks a leg kick.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Garver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephen Garver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Duncan.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garver.
Garver taking a breather here.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Garver controlling the position. #SUB#
Garver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Garver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garver controls the position.
Garver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Garver decides to stand back up. #TD#
Garver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duncan is trying to defend but Garver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Garver seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Garver controlling the action here.#SU#
Garver postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Duncan to stand up.
Garver fails with the takedown.
Garver connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Garver clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Garver pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duncan defends well.
Garver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garver pulls Duncan in close to prevent any damage.
Duncan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Garver dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Garver moves into the clinch.
Garver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duncan.
Garver fails to pull guard.
Garver can't get the takedown.
Garver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duncan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Garver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garver prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Garver manages to break the clinch.
Garver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duncan can do to turn this around?
Duncan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Duncan manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Garver takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Garver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garver slaps away a takedown attempt from Duncan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duncan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Garver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duncan, pushing him back against the cage.
Garver misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Garver manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duncan is one step ahead there.
Garver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duncan postures up.
Duncan trying to control but Garver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garver is looking for a triangle but Duncan pushes his legs off easily.
Garver pulls Duncan in close to prevent any damage.
Duncan wants to get up but he can't break Garver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Garver is controlling Duncan's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duncan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garver somewhat.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garver as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Garver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duncan's guard.#SU#
Duncan is working an open guard so Garver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duncan under the eye.
Garver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duncan defends well and Garver ends up having to push Duncan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Garver keeps control of Duncan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Garver is trying to trip Duncan. He has hold of a leg but Duncan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Garver persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Duncan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Garver dives into side control. #REVB#
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!#SU#
Garver decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Garver clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Garver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garver with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Duncan counters by moving into the clinch.
Owen Duncan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Garver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duncan wants a takedown but no success here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Garver!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1##CL#
Messi moves into the clinch.
Messi lands a damaging elbow.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Messi's elbow.
Messi scores with a shoulder strike.
Messi presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Messi is defending well.
Cristiano Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josea Silva.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Messi has him pressed against the cage.
Messi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Messi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Messi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva looks winded!#BC#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Messi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Josea Silva has been cut.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messi moves away.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Messi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD#
Messi lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Messi takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Silva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Messi forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Messi finish him?
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Messi has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Messi.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Messi. #BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Messi pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Messi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses. #BC#
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Messi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Messi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick there by Messi.#T2#
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Messi.#CL#
Messi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Messi kicks Silva off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Messi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Silva clinches.
Messi connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Messi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messi pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Messi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Messi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cristiano Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Messi forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messi takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Messi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Messi.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Messi has the dominant position.
Messi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Messi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Messi lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Messi rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Messi, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Messi against the cage but Messi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Messi delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Messi up against the cage.
Messi landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Messi - that landed with a thud.
Messi lands a knee to the head.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A shot in the inside from Messi.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cristiano Messi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josea Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Messi darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Messi keeps him there for the moment.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Messi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch.
Silva avoids the head kick by Messi.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Messi clinches up against the cage.
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Messi against the cage. #BC#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Messi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##BC#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Messi moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Messi scores with a nice right hand.
Messi lands a body shot.
Cristiano Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Messi attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
A head kick misses from Messi. #CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Messi against the cage. #BC#
Messi manages to break the clinch.
Silva goes for a double leg but Messi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Messi continues to drive forward.
Cristiano Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josea Silva.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Messi connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Messi.
Still in the clinch, Messi scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Messi clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Messi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Messi has denied him.#BC#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Messi has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Silva missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Messi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Messi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Cristiano Messi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Messi. #CL#
Messi forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cristiano Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messi thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.#T4#
Messi delivers a nice body kick.
Messi is looking to clinch.
Messi connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Messi moves out of range easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Messi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messi throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Messi closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Messi just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Messi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Messi clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Messi obliges.#BC#
Messi manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Messi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Messi works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cristiano Messi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josea Silva's cut.
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#
Messi lands a two punch combo.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Messi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Messi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.#CL#
Messi gets a clinch. #BC#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Messi forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Messi landing knees to the head.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Messi walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cristiano Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josea Silva.
Messi lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
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!
Messi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Messi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Messi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messi connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL#
Messi rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries to counter with a clinch but Messi shakes him off and moves away.
Messi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Messi wants to clinch.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Messi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messi pinned against the cage. Messi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A head kick misses from Silva. #CL#
Messi moves into the clinch.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Messi as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Messi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Messi breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Messi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Messi jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Messi closes the distance and clinches.
Silva can't break the clinch. #BC#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messi clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Messi moves into range and clinches up with Silva.#BC#
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Messi forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Messi blocks with his arms.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Messi to keep the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Messi.
Good body shot from Messi.
Messi lands a body punch.
Messi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Messi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Silva wants to stall.
Messi crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Cristiano Messi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Messi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Messi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Messi.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Messi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Messi moves into the clinch successfully.
Cristiano Messi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Josea Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Messi gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Messi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Messi, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Huang vs L i - Money #22
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Cartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyambe circles away.
Cartier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyambe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nyambe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cartier throws out a powerful jab.
Cartier lands with a hook. Nyambe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cartier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cartier looks to throw the jab but Nyambe is out of range.
Nyambe avoids the head kick by Cartier.
Nyambe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nyambe avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyambe has time to react.#T1#
Nyambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cartier darts in looking for a takedown but Nyambe gets double underhooks and turns Cartier into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cash Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cartier throws an elbow but misses.
Cartier controlling the action here for a moment.
Nyambe dodges an elbow strike from Cartier.
Cartier lands an elbow that stopped Nyambe in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Cartier trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Nyambe jumps guard and drags Cartier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nyambe can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Cartier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyambe sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cartier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartier trying to control from Nyambe's half guard. Nyambe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Nyambe keeps moving. #T3#
Cartier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyambe keeping full guard, as Cartier tries to pass.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Nyambe keeps moving. #SU#
Cartier stands up from Nyambe's guard - Cartier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nyambe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartier lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Cartier, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartier clobbers Nyambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Nyambe tries to sprawl but Cartier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cartier trying to control from half guard but Nyambe is working away.
Nyambe wants to control but Cartier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nyambe looks winded!
Cartier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nyambe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cash Cartier 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#
Cartier tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Cartier.
And Nyambe tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nyambe slips under a jab.
Cartier connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Nyambe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kabelo Nyambe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyambe ducks under a wild hook from Cartier.
Cartier fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyambe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartier lands a really nice looking cross but Nyambe seems unphased. #CL#
Cartier moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Cartier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Nyambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Nyambe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cartier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cartier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cartier passes Nyambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.
Cartier content to control rather than advance.
Cartier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nyambe keeps working. #SUB#
Cartier is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Cartier passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Cartier has hold of Nyambe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nyambe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Cartier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cartier goes for an armbar but Nyambe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nyambe. #T3#
Cartier wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling the position.
Nyambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nyambe throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nyambe throws a strike but Cartier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cartier advances to half guard. #SUB#
Cartier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nyambe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nyambe can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB#
Cartier is working for a kimura but Nyambe is defending it quite comfortably.
Nyambe is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartier is looking to advance position but Nyambe won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cartier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cash Cartier 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartier.
Cartier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cartier misses with a looping left.
Cartier lands with a kick to the temple. Nyambe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Cartier closes the distance and pushes Nyambe back into the cage.
Cartier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nyambe's defenses.
Cartier misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyambe.
Nyambe avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartier.#TD#
Cartier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nyambe uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Nyambe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cartier dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Nyambe keeping full guard, as Cartier tries to pass.
Nyambe keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
Nyambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Cartier gets to his feet - Nyambe follows without any prompting.
Cash Cartier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartier lands with a kick to the temple. Nyambe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but Nyambe shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Nyambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nyambe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartier loads up on a big right hand but Nyambe slips the punch.
Nyambe feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Cartier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nyambe is trying to defend but Cartier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Cartier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nyambe to get to his feet.
Nyambe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cash Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartier shoots in and drives through. Nyambe sprawls well.
Nyambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartier swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Cartier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyambe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartier throws a jab but it's blocked by Nyambe.
Nyambe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cartier scores with a jab.
Cartier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nyambe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nyambe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Cartier throws a body shot but no joy.
Nyambe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nyambe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartier.
Nyambe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyambe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nyambe avoids it really well and circles away.
Cash Cartier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartier chopping away at his opponent's legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cash Cartier!
A relieved looking Cash Cartier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Duncan wants to clinch up but Feeny keeps it at a distance.
Feeny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Feeny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Duncan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duncan.
Duncan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feenys head.
Duncan misses with a body punch.
Duncan tries to pull guard but Feeny forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Duncan breaks the clinch.
Duncan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt - Feeny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harold Feeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Duncan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Feeny.
Nice takedown defense from Feeny. No joy for Duncan on that attempt.
Feeny appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duncan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duncan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Owen Duncan has been cut.
Feeny is breathing heavily.#T1#
Feeny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feeny throws a big counter combination but Duncan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duncan.
Feeny stuffs the takedown.
Duncan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Feeny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Feeny lands with a hook. Duncan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Feeny shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feeny prevents Duncan from improving his position.
Duncan misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Feeny controlling the pace.
Feeny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Feeny is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duncan trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harold Feeny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duncan.#T3#
Feeny swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duncan checks a leg kick.
Duncan misses with a low kick as Feeny jumps back.
Feeny is looking to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duncan is trying to stall.
Duncan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Feeny prevents it. #BC#
Feeny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Feeny misses with a double jab.
Duncan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Feeny shoots in and bounces Duncan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Duncan is looking for a triangle here but Feeny uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Feeny has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Feeny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Duncan's cut.
That's time! Feeny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Duncan tries to keep at a distance but Feeny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duncan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Duncan is trying to maintain a safe position but Feeny gets an underhook and turns Duncan into the cage.
Feeny is trying to break the clinch but Duncan has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Feeny manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feeny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Feeny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duncan, pushing him back against the cage.
Duncan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duncan prevents Feeny from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC#
Feeny breaks from the clinch.
Feeny fails with the takedown
and Duncan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feeny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duncan's waist but Duncan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Feeny off to one side.
Duncan throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Duncan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duncan lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Duncan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Feeny, up you get! #T2#
Duncan wants to clinch up but Feeny keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Duncan moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncan has had enough of the clinch but Feeny keeps him there for the moment.
Duncan jumps guard but Feeny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duncan tries to pull guard but Feeny won't allow it.
Feeny is pressed up against the cage. Duncan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Feeny down to the mat. Feeny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harold Feeny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Duncan.
Feeny lands a glancing blow to the side of Duncan's head.
Feeny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Feeny rushes Duncan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Feeny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duncan throws a solid leg kick but Feeny takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duncan.
Feeny seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
A head kick from Feeny lands but Duncan takes it in his stride. #CL#
Feeny clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.
Duncan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Feeny just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Feeny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan shoots and misses #CL#
and Feeny counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Feeny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Feeny shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duncan napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Duncan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feeny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duncan manages to avoid it.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Feeny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duncan.#TD#
Feeny drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Duncan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Feeny decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Feeny pushes Duncan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Feeny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Feeny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duncan can do to turn this around?
Feeny feints and then cracks Duncan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duncan down.
Feeny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Feeny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Duncan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Feeny takes a swing at Duncan's ribcage but misses.
Feeny misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Duncan pushes Feeny up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Duncan manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Duncan clinches up with Feeny and pushes him back against the cage.
Feeny wants to get back to striking at distance but Duncan won't allow it. #TD2#
Duncan drags the fight down to the ground.
Duncan trying to keep a closed guard but Feeny is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Feeny haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Feeny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Duncan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Duncan tries to close the distance and clinch but Feeny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feeny cracks Duncan with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Feeny drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Feeny stands and steps away. Duncan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Duncan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Feeny!

Feeny throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duncan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Duncan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Feeny.
Duncan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Feeny drives through and clinches with Duncan against the cage.
Duncan wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Feeny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duncan fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Feeny lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Feeny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duncan ducks under a wild hook from Feeny.
Feeny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feeny tries to bum rush Duncan with a series of wild strikes but Duncan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duncan doesn't manage to clinch there - Feeny circles away. #CL#
Feeny has managed to clinch.
Duncan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Feeny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duncan is trying to break the clinch but Feeny is controlling him.#BC#
Feeny breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Feeny misses with a head kick.
Duncan throws a counter combo.
Duncan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feeny.
Feeny throws out a leg kick but Duncan moves out of range and Feeny only half commits.
Feeny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duncan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Feeny. Those never looked like landing.
Duncan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harold Feeny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duncan dodges the punch combination from Feeny.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Feeny scores with a takedown into Duncan's guard.
Duncan controls Feeny momentarily but Feeny frees himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Feeny!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2022

#R1#
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Messi tries to clinch up.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Richards's head.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Richards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Messi. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Messi, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi is looking to clinch.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Messi scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Messi rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messi prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Richards is working for takedown but Messi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Messi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richards is working for takedown but Messi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Messi is pressed up against the cage. Richards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Messi down to the mat. Messi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Messi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi misses with a head kick.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily.
Richards keeps the fight on the outside.
Messi wants to clinch.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Messi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richards has Messi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Messi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Richards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Messi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Messi lands a left hand.
Richards is trying to drag Messi to the mat but Messi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Richards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Messi after a bit of a struggle.
Richards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Messi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richards tries to score a body lock takedown but Messi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Messi after a bit of a struggle.
Messi gets underhooks to prevent Richards's takedown attempt.
Messi lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Richards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Messi is defending well.#BC2#
Messi manages to break the clinch.
Messi tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Richards walks forward, straight into a front kick from Messi.
We've been informed that Messi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Richards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Messi - the referee stops the clock and Richards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Messi. Richards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Messi is looking to clinch.
Cristiano Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cristiano Messi 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#
Messi is looking to clinch.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Cristiano Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messi feints and then cracks Richards's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richards down.
Richards blocks a head kick by Messi.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi tries to clinch up.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Messi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Messi wants to clinch.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Richards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Messi misses with a low kick.
Messi wants to clinch.
Messi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Messi.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messi with the inside leg kick.
Cristiano Messi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Richards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Messi can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Messi. Those never looked like landing.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Messi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards wants a takedown but no success here.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Messi.
Messi misses with a few strikes there.
Messi wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Richards has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Messi wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Messi scores with a jab.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Messi tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messi wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Messi tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards staying out of range there.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Cristiano Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi tries to clinch #TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Messi on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Richards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Messi for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cristiano Messi 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#
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Messi.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Messi throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Messi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richards looking for a takedown.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards wants to take the fight to the mat but Messi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards is trying to drag Messi to the mat but Messi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Messi after a bit of a struggle.
Richards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Messi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1##CL2#
Messi clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Messi breaks from the clinch.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messi lands a nice looking body kick.
Messi fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Messi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richards looking for a takedown.
Messi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Richards wants a takedown.
Richards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Messi is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards can't get the takedown. #T2#
Messi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richards.
Messi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Messi throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Richards shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Messi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi throws a series of punches but Richards avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Messi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Messi is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Richards checks a leg kick.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Messi.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Messi.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Messi throws a body kick that misses.
Richards tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Messi scores with a nice body kick.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi jabs at Richards's body.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Richards eats them both and turns towards Messi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cristiano Messi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Messi tries to clinch up.
Kang Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Richards moves out of range easily.
Richards attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Messi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Messi 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristiano Messi!
An out of breath Cristiano Messi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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