Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Snoozemen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vanderbilt misses with a takedown attempt - Snoozemen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vanderbilt connects with a body shot that sends Snoozemen's belly button to the back.#TD#
Snoozemen scores with a takedown into Vanderbilt's guard.
Vanderbilt controlling the position.
Snoozemen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snoozemen's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vanderbilt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanderbilt controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Vanderbilt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Snoozemen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanderbilt defends it easily.
Vanderbilt controlling from the top position.
Vanderbilt preventing the sweep. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanderbilt stops Snoozemen from standing up.
Snoozemen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snoozemen tries to get out of the position.
Vanderbilt wants to control from the top but Snoozemen keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vanderbilt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Snoozemen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderbilt was covering up waiting for the punch and Snoozemen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Snoozemen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Snoozemen wants to stand but Vanderbilt has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Snoozemen stopping the sweep attempt from Vanderbilt.
Snoozemen tries to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling from the bottom.
Snoozemen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
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.
Snoozemen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanderbilt has his hands on Snoozemen's head, controlling the position.
Snoozemen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snoozemen wants to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vanderbilt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 Kamaru Snoozemen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vanderbilt fails to land the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Vanderbilt #TD#
and Snoozemen counters with a shoot takedown. Vanderbilt fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoozemen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snoozemen postures up.
Vanderbilt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snoozemen controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Snoozemen takes a little break here. Vanderbilt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vanderbilt is trying to control Snoozemen's posture but Snoozemen avoids it.
Snoozemen trying to control the position but Vanderbilt is working away.
Snoozemen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vanderbilt tries to bench press Snoozemen off him but Snoozemen keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snoozemen just content to control the position.
Kamaru Snoozemen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snoozemen working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vanderbilt avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Snoozemen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vanderbilt was covering up waiting for the punch and Snoozemen finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Vanderbilt has his feet on Snoozemen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Kamaru Snoozemen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbilt shoots in looking for a takedown. Snoozemen tries to sprawl out of it but Vanderbilt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snoozemen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snoozemen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanderbilt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vanderbilt shoots for a double leg takedown but Snoozemen sprawls well. He's pushed Vanderbilt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kamaru Snoozemen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanderbilt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vanderbilt is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanderbilt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vanderbilt enables Snoozemen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vanderbilt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Snoozemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanderbilt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snoozemen is one step ahead there.
Vanderbilt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snoozemen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snoozemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vanderbilt trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snoozemen looking to pass the guard.
Snoozemen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Snoozemen 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#
Vanderbilt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snoozemen defends it nicely.#TD#
Snoozemen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vanderbilt to the ground. Snoozemen is now in Vanderbilt's guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
Vanderbilt being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Snoozemen is stalling in the full guard.
Vanderbilt is looking to sweep but instead, Snoozemen has passed into half guard.
Vanderbilt wants to get back to full guard.
Snoozemen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanderbilt can do to turn this around?
Snoozemen is thwarting Vanderbilt's attempts to control the position.
Vanderbilt taking some punishment here, with Snoozemen in his half guard.
Vanderbilt wants to improve his position but Snoozemen is controlling well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snoozemen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snoozemen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vanderbilt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vanderbilt is trying to maintain the position but Snoozemen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Snoozemen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vanderbilt, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Snoozemen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vanderbilt regains guard.
Snoozemen preventing the sweep.
Snoozemen postures up in Vanderbilt's guard and throws a big left but Vanderbilt blocks it.
Snoozemen tries to stand but Vanderbilt is controlling from the bottom.
Vanderbilt looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanderbilt, not yet.
Vanderbilt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snoozemen is stalling in the full guard.
Vanderbilt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snoozemen is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Snoozemen passes Vanderbilt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Snoozemen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Snoozemen wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanderbilt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoozemen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Snoozemen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snoozemen 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Snoozemen!

Event: EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022

#R1#
Bellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gloves looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellington is just out of range.
Gloves throws a jab when Bellington was well out of range.
Bellington with the counter takedown but Gloves avoids it easily.
Gloves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gloves lunges at Bellington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellington's hand.
Gloves misses with a looping left.
Gloves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bellington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gloves.
Donk. Gloves catches Bellington right on the button with a cross.
Gloves throws a big shot that misses.
Gloves misses the jab.
Gloves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Bellington counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellington in side control, throwing shots but Gloves defends.
Gloves can't do much from the bottom here.
Bellington throws an elbow but Gloves slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Gloves is trying to control Bellington's posture but Bellington avoids it.
Gloves manages to get back to half guard.
Gloves trying to control from the bottom.
Gloves wants to get back to full guard.
Gloves manages to get to full guard.
Bellington won't allow Gloves to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bellington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bellington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gloves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gloves working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bellington throws a big shot that misses.
Gloves digs a good hook to Bellington's body. #KD#
Gloves lands a big uppercut and Bellington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bellington looks OK. Gloves waves Bellington back to his feet!#ROC#Bellington is rocked!
Gloves is stalking Bellington. Bellington circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gloves, and it's lights out! Bellington really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Gloves!
Buster Gloves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMPIRE FN9
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Vanderbilt misses with a takedown attempt - Freeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Vanderbilt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Freeman misses #CL2#
and Vanderbilt moves into the clinch.
Vanderbilt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanderbilt slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Freeman being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Vanderbilt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt shoots and misses
and Freeman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
It seemed like Vanderbilt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Freeman avoids the head kick by Vanderbilt.
Freeman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Freeman tries to keep at a distance but Vanderbilt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanderbilt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierce Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romeo Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vanderbilt lands a shot to the body.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbilt stalling the fight.
Vanderbilt is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Vanderbilt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL#
Freeman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vanderbilt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vanderbilt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Vanderbilt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Freeman defends well and Vanderbilt ends up having to push Freeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman lands a body shot.
Vanderbilt looks winded!
Freeman misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Vanderbilt shoots and misses
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman cracks a nice hook into Vanderbilt's ribs.
Freeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanderbilt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Freeman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbilt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman works Vanderbilt's body with a nice hook.
Freeman lands with a big right hook that stumbles Vanderbilt - he's out on his feet here! Freeman follows up with another monster hook that separates Vanderbilt from consciousness! Vanderbilt falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Freeman stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierce Freeman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierce Freeman thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EMPIRE 13: Johnson v Dominguez
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida has a takedown stuffed.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoshida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Santos keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida content to stall in guard here.
Yoshida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Santos manages to get to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yoshida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos wants to sweep here but Yoshida controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshida, which made it look bad.
Yoshida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida throws a fast counter high kick but Santos manages to duck under it in time.
Santos digs a good hook to Yoshida's body.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Yoshida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yoshida is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yoshida throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Yoshida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yoshida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinzo Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick from Yoshida misses #TD#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Yoshida has one foot on Santos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoshida's waist but Yoshida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yoshida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yoshida dives into side control. #T1##REVR##SU2#
Yoshida decides to stand back up.
Santos tries for a takedown but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshida circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yoshida defends well and Santos ends up having to push Yoshida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Yoshida works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yoshida controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Yoshida cracks Santos with a big right hand but Santos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida staying calm.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Yoshida working the ground and pound.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos is trying to escape the position but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshida on the ground.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SU2#
Yoshida decides to stand back up.
Santos leaves Yoshida with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshida, which made it look bad.
Miguel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinzo Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Yoshida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida postures up and lands a big shot to Santos's brow.
Yoshida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yoshida postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yoshida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yoshida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santos!
Yoshida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Yoshida looking to isolate an arm here. Santos doesn't see it coming and as Yoshida extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Yoshida!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinzo Yoshida!

Event: EMPIRE 12: Kaca vs Bellington
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kaca blocks the leg kick.
Kaca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaca moves away.
Bellington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bellington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaca as he connects with a hook.
Bellington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaca scores with a hook to the body. Bellington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaca lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bellington - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kaca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatot Kaca!
Gatot Kaca retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Gatot Kaca, 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: EMPIRE 12: Kaca vs Bellington
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Naragami wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Naragami pushes him off.
A jab from Naragami finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
Naragami scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Naragami coming out on top.
Naragami connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.
Reynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Naragami is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Naragami's coaches at Tokyo Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Naragami is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reynolds slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Naragami wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reynolds moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Naragami is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reynolds controls the position from side control.
Reynolds tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reynolds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reynolds has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Reynolds is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Naragami is trying to escape and Reynolds transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Naragami is forced to tap! Nice work there by Reynolds! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Reynolds!
Post fight, an emotional Kai Reynolds said 'Sweep the leg'.

Event: EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Vanderbilt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanderbilt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Honghui circles away.
Honghui connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Romeo Vanderbilt has been cut.
Vanderbilt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Honghui swivels and escapes.
Vanderbilt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanderbilt throws a nice looking combination but Honghui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chang Honghui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Honghui feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vanderbilt sprawling to the canvas! Vanderbilt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Honghui finish him?! #ROC#Vanderbilt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honghui lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chang Honghui!

Event: EMPIRE 10: Dangerfield vs Alot
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Bellington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bellington is standing up over Nordmarsson. Nordmarsson looks to escape but Bellington dives into side control. #REVB#
Bellington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nordmarsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nordmarsson wants to get back to his feet but Bellington is dominant here and he's now got Nordmarsson's back!
You can see the frustration on Nordmarsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Nordmarsson wants to escape the position.
Bellington avoiding Nordmarsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bellington throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1#
Bellington misses with an elbow to the head.
Nordmarsson covering up well and avoiding damage.
What can Nordmarsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bellington 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.
Bellington throwing sloppy strikes.
Bellington misses with an elbow to the head.
Bellington biding his time, controlling Nordmarsson.
Bellington throws strikes from the back but Nordmarsson rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Nordmarsson.#T2#
Nordmarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bellington content to stall in guard here.
Nordmarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bellington throwing strikes but missing.
Bellington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordmarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordmarsson with a nice calf kick.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bellington leaves Nordmarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bellington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4##TD#
Bellington feints and as Nordmarsson raises his hands in defense, Bellington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bellington passes Nordmarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bellington throwing shots but Nordmarsson is blocking nicely.
Nordmarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bellington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nordmarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nordmarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bellington dominated that round.
That's time! Bellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nordmarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellington.
Bellington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee Nordmarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordmarsson throws a combination. Bellington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nordmarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nordmarsson is wriggling around but Bellington manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Nordmarsson wants to sweep but Bellington has passed to side control!
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Bellington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Nordmarsson trying to remain calm as Bellington controls from the top position.
Nordmarsson parries the strikes from Bellington easily there. Bellington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nordmarsson to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellington taking a breather here.
Bellington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bellington happy to just control the position for now.
Nordmarsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bellington gets full guard.#T2#
Nordmarsson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bellington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nordmarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nordmarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bellington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nordmarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bellington has his foot on Nordmarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nordmarsson works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Bellington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nordmarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bellington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bellington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordmarsson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Bellington is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nordmarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nordmarsson looks to land a body kick but Bellington moved away.
Bellington tries to counter with a takedown but Nordmarsson is quick to defend against it.
Nordmarsson throws a nice looking combination but Bellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bellington attempts a counter takedown but Nordmarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Nordmarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellington feinted with a counter takedown.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nordmarsson throws a right hand that Bellington ducks under and follows up with a left that Bellington also avoids with ease.#T4#
Bellington swings for the body but Nordmarsson moves out of range. #TD#
Bellington gets the takedown into side control.
Bellington misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A control attempt from Nordmarsson but he's now mounted!
Nordmarsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nordmarsson wants to control but Bellington is having none of it.
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!
Nordmarsson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nordmarsson blocking the ground and pound.
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 Tim Bellington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bellington clobbers Nordmarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee Nordmarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellington swings widly with a right hand
and Nordmarsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nordmarsson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bellington advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Bellington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bellington working away.#SUB#
Bellington tries for a kimura but Nordmarsson is defending well.
The referee asks Bellington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bellington prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bellington working the ground and pound but Nordmarsson is defending the strikes.
Nordmarsson is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Bellington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nordmarsson tries to bench press Bellington off him but Bellington keeps the position.
Nordmarsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bellington.
Nordmarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bellington working away.
Nordmarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nordmarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nordmarsson is not content to let Bellington control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Bellington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nordmarsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bellington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Bellington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nordmarsson, who protects the arm well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nordmarsson misses with a low kick.
Nordmarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Nordmarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Bellington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but Bellington controlling him for the moment.
Bellington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bellington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bellington throwing strikes but missing.
Tim Bellington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bellington throws a big right hand that misses.
Bellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Nordmarsson is retaining full guard.
Bellington throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordmarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Bellington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Nordmarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellington feinted with a counter takedown.
Nordmarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Nordmarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordmarsson manages to avoid it.
Bellington dodges the punch combination from Nordmarsson.
Bellington misses with a looping right.
Nordmarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bellington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Bellington with a series of wild strikes but Bellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellington throws a wild body kick that Nordmarsson sees coming a mile off.
Lee Nordmarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Bellington gets a double leg takedown into Nordmarsson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Bellington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellington, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Bellington!
In his post fight interview, Tim Bellington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Santos looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Miguel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Williams.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Williams is dominant here and he's now got Santos's back!#SUB2#
Williams is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Santos with him. Santos is trying to defend but Williams has an arm under the chin now! Santos grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Williams!
A relieved looking Joey Williams 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: EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Vanderbilt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leung eats them both and turns towards Vanderbilt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Leung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vanderbilt did well to prevent Leung getting side control.
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vanderbilt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leung is working away from the top position though.
Leung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leung moves into full mount! Vanderbilt won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderbilt is looking to improve his position but Leung isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Leung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leung with a couple of short strikes.
Leung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Leung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vanderbilt for as long as he can get away with.
Leung avoids the attempt from Vanderbilt to control.
Leung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vanderbilt? #T3#
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vanderbilt hang on?
Leung breaks from Vanderbilt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vanderbilt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leung controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SUB#
Leung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Leung controlling his opponent.
Vanderbilt looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Leung scoring with strikes but Vanderbilt is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leung content just to control the position here.
Leung landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Leung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Vanderbilt gets caught flat footed, as Leung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leung chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leung content to stall in guard here.
Leung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Leung preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
Leung sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Leung continues to stall.
Leung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leung landing with the ground and pound.
Leung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vanderbilt's head.
Leung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Leung tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanderbilt is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Vanderbilt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leung's guard.
Leung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Leung advances position into side control!
Vanderbilt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leung controlling the position.
Vanderbilt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Leung stalls from top position.#T4#
Leung scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vanderbilt will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vanderbilt taking a bit of punishment here - Leung scoring with strikes.
Vanderbilt is being controlled here.
Leung looks up at the clock and then as Vanderbilt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leung smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leung working the ground and pound from side control.
Leung content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Leung dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Vanderbilt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leung is looking to reverse the position.
Leung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Leung seems to be looking for submissions.
Vanderbilt is looking to control Leung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vanderbilt avoid being mounted?
Leung passes to side control.
Vanderbilt is looking to reverse the position.
Leung working away.#T1#
Leung controls the position.
Leung has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vanderbilt!
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung cracks Vanderbilt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Leung controlling the position easily from mount.
Leung putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Vanderbilt wants to control but Leung is having none of it.
Leung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leung with good strikes from the mount here!
Leung controlling from mount.
Leung with shots to the head and body - Vanderbilt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Leung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vanderbilt tries to hold on but Leung pushes him away.
Leung content just to control the position here. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leung cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vanderbilt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leung controlling from the full mount.
Vanderbilt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvin Leung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Leung.#T4#
Leung lands with some strikes.
Leung controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Leung.
Leung working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leung landing strikes, looking to finish!
Leung controlling the pace for now.
Romeo Vanderbilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Leung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leung, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Leung!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alvin Leung made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EMPIRE 9: Kaca vs Punter
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Jardim scores with a punch to the head.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jardim.
Jardim takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds.
It seemed like Jardim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jardim throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Jardim sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jardim misses with a series of wild punches.
Jardim throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Jardim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reynolds has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jardim is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.#T1#
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reynolds is pulling down on Jardim's head. It's preventing any offense from Jardim, at least for the moment.
Jardim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jardim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.#SUB#
Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Jardim defends easily.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jardim.
Jardim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jardim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jardim wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Jardim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Jardim tries to pass. #SUB#
Reynolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jardim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jardim postures up and lands a big shot to Reynolds's brow.
Jardim with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jardim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jardim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jardim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jardim. #T3#
Jardim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jardim landing with the ground and pound.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jardim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jardim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jardim lands a couple of digs.
Reynolds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jardim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Reynolds 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.
Jardim tries to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Jardim looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reynolds puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jardim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jardim.
Reynolds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jardim wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jardim is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up.
Jardim keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Jardim looking for a sweep. Not yet Jardim, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maycon Jardim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jardim.
Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jardim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jardim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jardim slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jardim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds.
Jardim throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jardim missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jardim tries to work over Reynolds's front leg with a kick but Reynolds checks it. #TD2#
Jardim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jardim throws a big elbow that misses.
Jardim throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely. #T1#
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Jardim is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jardim defends well.
Jardim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.#SUB#
Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jardim distracts Reynolds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Jardim defends easily.
Jardim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Jardim pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reynolds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jardim lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Jardim.
Jardim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jardim is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jardim slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.
Nice strikes from Jardim there.
Jardim thows a huge punch but Reynolds dodges it nicely.
Jardim wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jardim lands a nice short elbow.
Reynolds trying to control but Jardim postures up.
Jardim is controlling the pace. #T3#
Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.#SUB#
Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jardim looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Reynolds preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Reynolds is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jardim is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jardim has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jardim throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Jardim stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Reynolds has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jardim is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reynolds.
Jardim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jardim lands some shots froms side control.
Reynolds is not content to let Jardim control the position.
We've been informed that Jardim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jardim controls the position.
Jardim creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maycon Jardim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Jardim misses its intended target. #TD#
Reynolds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds tries to move to full mount but Jardim actually manages to regain half guard.
Jardim tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Jardim is still trying to improve position.
Jardim punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds wants to control but Jardim is keeping him busy.
Jardim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Jardim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Jardim tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Jardim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jardim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Jardim isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reynolds stacks Jardim on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reynolds!
Jardim is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Reynolds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jardim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jardim wants to control but Reynolds postures up.#T3##SUB#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jardim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reynolds tries to advance to mount but Jardim denies him.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Jardim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jardim is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Maycon Jardim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jardim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jardim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reynolds tries for a kimura but Jardim is defending well.
Jardim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jardim is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jardim punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jardim 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maycon Jardim!
Maycon Jardim took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Big shout out to DJ Parko for picking me up from the Free Agents and giving me a second chance. The guys at The Facility are legends!!!'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1115 Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2022

#R1#
Vanderbilt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vanderbilt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Vanderbilt tries to keep at a distance but Snoozemen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanderbilt working aggressively here. #BC2#
Snoozemen breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Snoozemen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snoozemen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Snoozemen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanderbilt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vanderbilt trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Snoozemen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vanderbilt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snoozemen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vanderbilt.
Snoozemen trying to control the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Snoozemen wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snoozemen.#TD2#
Snoozemen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vanderbilt on his heels. He'll look to pass Vanderbilt's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Vanderbilt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snoozemen defends well.
Vanderbilt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snoozemen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Vanderbilt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snoozemen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Snoozemen 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.
Vanderbilt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snoozemen on the ground.
Vanderbilt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snoozemen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vanderbilt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snoozemen avoids it really well and circles away.
Snoozemen unleashes a big counter combination but Vanderbilt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snoozemen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanderbilt closes the distance and clinches up with Snoozemen, looking for a takedown. Vanderbilt pushes Snoozemen against the cage but Snoozemen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Vanderbilt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snoozemen misses with a hook. Vanderbilt ducked under it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoozemen tries to clinch up.
Snoozemen throws a right and a left that Vanderbilt avoids nicely.
Vanderbilt throws a chopping leg kick but Snoozemen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Snoozemen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Snoozemen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snoozemen stalling.
Snoozemen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snoozemen not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbilt is trying to stand. #T1##ES#
Vanderbilt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Snoozemen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Snoozemen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A frustrated look appears on Vanderbilt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snoozemen missing with knees to the body.
Snoozemen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vanderbilt jumps guard but Snoozemen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Snoozemen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Vanderbilt moves into the clinch successfully.
Snoozemen tries to pull guard but Vanderbilt won't allow it. #TD2#
Snoozemen drags the fight down to the ground.
Vanderbilt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vanderbilt won't allow Snoozemen to sweep him here. #T2#
Snoozemen is looking to stand up but Vanderbilt isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamaru Snoozemen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Snoozemen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vanderbilt uses it to pass to side control.
Vanderbilt trying to control the action but Snoozemen is working from the bottom.
Snoozemen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vanderbilt is controlling him well.#SUB#
Vanderbilt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snoozemen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vanderbilt but great work by Snoozemen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderbilt is trying to control Snoozemen's posture but Snoozemen avoids it. #T3#
Vanderbilt is not content to let Snoozemen control the position.
Snoozemen is staying tight to Vanderbilt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vanderbilt tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Snoozemen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snoozemen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snoozemen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanderbilt keeps working. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vanderbilt wants to control but Snoozemen postures up.
Snoozemen wants to stand but Vanderbilt has his arm trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoozemen working the head and body with strikes.
Vanderbilt tries to buck Snoozemen off but Snoozemen is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamaru Snoozemen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Vanderbilt tries to clinch up.
Vanderbilt has a takedown stuffed.
Snoozemen feints the counter takedown.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snoozemen as he jumps to the side.
Snoozemen doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanderbilt circles away. #TD2#
Snoozemen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vanderbilt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vanderbilt can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Snoozemen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vanderbilt has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozemen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vanderbilt's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Vanderbilt is trying to improve his position.
Vanderbilt wants to get back to his feet.
Snoozemen advances nicely into full mount.
Vanderbilt has given up his back here.
Snoozemen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Vanderbilt up.
Vanderbilt tries to roll but Snoozemen sticks to his back.
Snoozemen controlling from the back.#T2#
Snoozemen is hanging on to Vanderbilt's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snoozemen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Snoozemen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Vanderbilt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Snoozemen cracks Vanderbilt with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Vanderbilt from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Snoozemen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snoozemen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vanderbilt doesn't escape.
Snoozemen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T3#
Snoozemen lands shots from the back.
Vanderbilt trying to control but not successfully.
Snoozemen is riding his opponent, not letting Vanderbilt buck him off.
Vanderbilt rolls, trying to escape but Snoozemen keeps control of the position.
Snoozemen avoiding Vanderbilt 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Snoozemen looking to break Vanderbilt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vanderbilt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Snoozemen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Snoozemen has good solid back control here.
Snoozemen avoiding Vanderbilt 's attempts to control his hands.
Snoozemen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snoozemen is continuing to stall.
Romeo Vanderbilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamaru Snoozemen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Snoozemen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snoozemen 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Kamaru Snoozemen!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Kamaru Snoozemen!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Kamaru Snoozemen!

Kamaru Snoozemen wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1115 Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Rosewald instigates a clinch.
Vanderbilt prevents Rosewald from breaking the clinch.
Vanderbilt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosewald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rosewald is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Vanderbilt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vanderbilt wants to hit a sweep here but Rosewald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vanderbilt there!
Vanderbilt wants to hold on but Rosewald pushes him away.
Vanderbilt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rosewald.
Vanderbilt is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosewald trying to control but Vanderbilt is having none of it. #SUB2#
Rosewald goes for an armbar but Vanderbilt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vanderbilt. #T1##SU#
Vanderbilt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vanderbilt shoots in but Rosewald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanderbilt leaves Rosewald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a double leg but Rosewald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vanderbilt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rosewald sprawls well. Rosewald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vanderbilt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Vanderbilt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Vanderbilt with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Vanderbilt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rosewald circles away.
Vanderbilt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosewald fails with the takedown.
Rosewald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanderbilt's waist but Vanderbilt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosewald off to one side. #CL#
Vanderbilt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rosewald misses with a punch to the body.
Vanderbilt misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rosewald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Rosewald. Those never looked like landing.
Rosewald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanderbilt defends it nicely.
Vanderbilt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3##CL#
Vanderbilt clinches up against the cage.
Rosewald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rosewald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderbilt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosewald pushes off an throws an elbow but Vanderbilt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rosewald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanderbilt walks away with a smile on his face. Rosewald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rosewald moves out of range of the body kick from Vanderbilt.
Rosewald blocks a head kick by Vanderbilt.
Rosewald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rosewald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rosewald looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vanderbilt.
Rosewald throws out a counter right but Vanderbilt avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Rosewald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt closes the distance and clinches up with Rosewald, looking for a takedown. Vanderbilt pushes Rosewald against the cage but Rosewald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vanderbilt throws a push kick but Rosewald slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Rosewald there.
Vanderbilt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rosewald defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rosewald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanderbilt but Vanderbilt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rosewald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beyond Rosewald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Rosewald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vanderbilt's guard.

Vanderbilt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Vanderbilt breaks the clinch.
Vanderbilt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosewald swivels and escapes.
Beyond Rosewald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanderbilt stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosewald. Rosewald gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosewald shoots in but Vanderbilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vanderbilt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vanderbilt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rosewald.
Romeo Vanderbilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beyond Rosewald.
Vanderbilt dives in for a single leg takedown but Rosewald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rosewald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rosewald is breathing heavily.
Vanderbilt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##BC#
Vanderbilt breaks from the clinch.
Vanderbilt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosewald shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbilt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rosewald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vanderbilt tries to avoid it but Rosewald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vanderbilt to the ground. Vanderbilt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vanderbilt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rosewald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosewald shoots and misses
and Vanderbilt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Vanderbilt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanderbilt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rosewald is defending well.
Vanderbilt goes for a takedown attempt but Rosewald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Rosewald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vanderbilt but Vanderbilt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Rosewald. Those never looked like landing.
Vanderbilt tries to counter with a takedown but Rosewald is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Vanderbilt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vanderbilt showed some decent athleticism there.
Vanderbilt prevents Rosewald from improving his position.#SUB#
Vanderbilt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rosewald defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosewald is controlling Vanderbilt's trapped leg to prevent Vanderbilt from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Rosewald is defending against the submission attempts here by Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt throwing shots but Rosewald is blocking nicely.
Rosewald trying to get back to full guard but Vanderbilt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vanderbilt controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rosewald is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Vanderbilt locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Rosewald is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romeo Vanderbilt!

Event: EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Bellington has knocked Punter down with a huge combo! Bellington steps away and waves a wobbly Punter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Punter is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Punter has been cut.
Punter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bellington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Punter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Punter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Punter is still on wobbly legs! Can Bellington finish him?
Bellington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Punter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Punter seems to have recovered his senses.
Bellington tries for a takedown but Punter circles away easily
and Punter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Bellington misses
and Punter counters with a stiff right hand.
Punter misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punter throws a jab when Bellington was well out of range.
Punter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Punter tests Bellington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bellington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punter counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punter.
Bellington misses the jab.
Bellington throws a head kick that misses.
Bellington misses with a low kick.
Punter lands with a right hand.
Bellington with a poor takedown
and Punter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bellington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Bellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punter throws a front kick aimed at Bellington's knee but Bellington avoids it well.
Punter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Punter lands an overhand right.
Punter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bellington manages to avoid it.
Bellington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellington missing with a left hand there. Punter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Punter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bellington.
Punter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bellington throws a head kick that misses
and Punter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Punter sizes up Bellington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Punter scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellington is looking to score with low kicks.
Punter scores with a decent looking hook.
Punter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Punter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellington. Bellington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punter blocks a jab.#T3#
Punter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Punter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellington. Bellington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Bellington.
Punter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punter scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Bellington is rocked!
Nice body punch from Punter.
Oh Bellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punter lands with a straight right. Bellington didn't see that one coming.
Punter thuds a left hand into Bellington's body.
Bellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Punter throws out a counter right but Bellington avoids it with no problem.
Bellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punter scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bellington momentarily. #T4#
Punter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellington throws out the jab.
Jack Punter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bellington at a distance.
Bellington misses with a low kick.
Bellington seems to have got his legs back now.
Bellington throws a body kick that misses.
Bellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punter avoids the body shot from Bellington.
Bellington swings widly with a right hand
and Punter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bellington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bellington loads up on a big right hand but Punter slips the punch.
Bellington moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellington is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Punter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Punter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Punter throws a body punch but Bellington moves out of range.
Bellington throws a chopping leg kick but Punter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Punter! But no joy.
Bellington throws a leg kick
and Punter counters with a nice uppercut.
Bellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punter was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellington.
Bellington looks to throw the jab but Punter is out of range.
It seemed like Punter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Punter's corner calls for a 1-2. Punter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Punter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bellington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punter avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bellington misses with a looping left.
Bellington misses with a body punch
and Bellington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tim Bellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punter.
Bellington lands a nice hook to Punter's body. Punter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Punter tests Bellington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Punter.
Bellington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punter.
Punter blocks a jab.
Punter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellington misses with a low kick.#T2#
Bellington throws a body shot but no joy.
Punter checks a low kick from Bellington.
Bellington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Punter misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Punter there.
Bellington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Punter checks it well.
Jack Punter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bellington misses with a jab to the body
and Punter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bellington throws a series of punches but Punter moves out of range.
Punter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bellington has time to react.
Bellington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punter counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Bellington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Punter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Bellington misses.
Punter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bellington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bellington misses with a looping left.
Punter scores with a body shot.
Punter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bellington.
A low kick from Bellington misses
and Punter counters with a huge left! Bellington is in big trouble! He's backing up but Punter isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bellington from any more damage. A dominating finish by Punter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Punter!

Event: EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Bloomer works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bloomer stuffs the takedown.
Bloomer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santos back to the cage. Bloomer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Bloomer clinches.
Santos letting Bloomer take a breather here.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer has Santos pushed against the cage.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bloomer smiles and moves away.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Bloomer as Santos shoots in.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Bloomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bloomer but Bloomer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bloomer cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bloomers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bloomer lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Bloomer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bloomer wants it to stay on the feet.
Bloomer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloomer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bloomer takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
And Santos responds with a good body kick, but Bloomer manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Bloomer.
Bloomer content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Bloomer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santos up against the cage.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bloomer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Bloomer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Santos successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloomer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bloomer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos wants to sweep here but Bloomer controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santos holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Bloomer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos throws a head kick but Bloomer moves out of range. #CL#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
Santos stalling.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloomer after a bit of a struggle.
Bloomer stalls. #TD2#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Bloomer to the mat. #T4#
Bloomer trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Bloomer 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.#SUB2#
Santos has his foot on Bloomer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloomer works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Bloomer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bloomer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bloomer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bloomer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Bloomer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloomer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Bloomer tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bloomer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Santos looking to stall.
Santos dodges an elbow strike from Bloomer.
Santos is stalling here.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bloomer avoids it.#T1#
Santos trying to stall but Bloomer improves his position.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloomer lands with an uppercut that bounces Santos off the cage and back into range.
Marcus Bloomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Bloomer clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Bloomer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloomer lands with a left to the head.
Bloomer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Bloomer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bloomer avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.#T2##CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Bloomer.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Bloomer is controlling him.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos looking to stall.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bloomer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloomer taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Bloomer is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bloomer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bloomer cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Bloomer throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Bloomer cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
A nice combination there by Bloomer.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bloomer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Bloomer had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bloomer as he jumps to the side.
Bloomer misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Bloomer tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bloomer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bloomer as he jumps to the side.
Santos is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Bloomer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Bloomer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bloomer scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Bloomer gets a clinch.
Bloomer pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloomer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus Bloomer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to stall but Bloomer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bloomer tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Bloomer gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
Marcus Bloomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Santos.
Bloomer is working Santos over against the cage.#T1#
Santos leaning against his opponent.
Bloomer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santos has Bloomer pressed against the cage.
Santos tries to work over Bloomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloomer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bloomer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bloomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloomer throws an elbow but it misses.
Bloomer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bloomer up against the cage.#T2#
Santos jumps guard but Bloomer stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos tries to pull guard but Bloomer holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Bloomer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloomer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bloomer is pressed up against the cage. Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bloomer down to the mat. Bloomer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santos fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloomer lands a slapping body shot.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bloomer finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Bloomer lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Bloomer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Bloomer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Santos clinches.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Bloomer is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bloomer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bloomer misses with an elbow over the top.
Bloomer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #T4#
Bloomer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bloomer throws an elbow but misses.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santos can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Miguel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloomer.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Marcus Bloomer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bloomer lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miguel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloomer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Bloomer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bloomer, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Bloomer!

Event: EMPIRE 8: Diaz vs Nimitz
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Qarase.
Reynolds walks into a left hand. #KD#
Qarase feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reynolds sprawling to the canvas! Reynolds rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Qarase finish him?! #ROC#Reynolds is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds leaves his chin hanging out and Qarase seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Reynolds crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jona Qarase!
Jona Qarase made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview.

Event: CFC 496: Chukwuma v Holmes Jr.
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Gore misses with a hook. Prix ducked under it nicely.
Prix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Prix scores with a nice head shot.
Prix checks a leg kick.
Prix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Prix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gore. Gore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prix avoids the head kick by Gore.
It looked like Prix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gore.
Gore is looking to score with low kicks.#KD#
Prix lands a big right hand that sends Gore crashing to the mat! Prix stays standing though and waves Gore back to his feet!#ROC#Gore is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prix lands a nice hook to Gore's body. Gore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gore is still on wobbly legs! Can Prix finish him?
Prix throws the left hand but Gore avoids the punch easily.
Gore seems to have recovered his senses.
Prix drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gore right on the button. Gore goes down! Prix follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Prix gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Prix!
Cyrus Prix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Da Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Santos has been cut.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Santos throws a counter high kick but Da Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Da Silva tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has Da Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Silva.
Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Silva is defending well for now.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Da Silva to keep the fight standing.
Santos is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Santos fails to pull guard.
Santos tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Da Silva misses with a double jab #CL#
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Da Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva with a jab.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#Miguel Santos's cut is getting worse.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Da Silva leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Da Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Da Silva misses with a double jab #CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Santos just leaning against Da Silva, taking a breather.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos. #BC#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Santos's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Da Silva lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Santos rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Santos there.#CL#
Santos instigates a clinch.
Da Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Silva avoids it.
Santos jumps guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Santos. #T2#
Da Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Santos can't get the takedown.
Da Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santos lands a body shot. #BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
As Da Silva looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Da Silva just gets out of the way.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Da Silva does no damage.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Da Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Miguel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.#CL#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Miguel Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Silva up against the cage.#TD#
Santos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Santos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Santos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos throws a head kick but Da Silva moves out of range.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Santos has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Santos rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva wants to break free but Santos has control.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.
Santos blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Da Silva throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos has Da Silva pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Santos. #BC#
Santos manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Da Silva looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Da Silva just gets out of the way.#CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos stalling.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos jumps guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos can't get the takedown.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Santos.
I think Santos 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Santos!
Leonardo Da Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

Event: EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Da Silva throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Santos throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Santos has been cut.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Da Silva wants to break free but Santos has control. #BC#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Silva but Da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range. #CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva's efforts to push away.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos is looking to chop away at Da Silva's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Santos tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Santos stalls. #BC#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos. #KD2#
Da Silva lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Santos sprawling to the canvas. Da Silva follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Santos hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch. #BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos has Da Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC#
Santos breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Da Silva drops his shoulder and cracks Santos with a huge uppercut! Santos goes down! Can Da Silva finish him? #ROC2#Santos is rocked!#CUT2#Miguel Santos's cut is getting worse.#SU2#
Da Silva stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva fakes the body blow, causing Santos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Santos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva 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: EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Doute clinches.
Doute trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Reynolds pulls guard effortlessly.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for a triangle here but Doute uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reynolds is looking to regain half guard here but Doute keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute postures up.#SUB#
Doute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute postures up.#T1#
Doute trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Doute is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well. #SUB#
Doute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reynolds tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doute's best efforts.
Reynolds has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Reynolds is still trying to improve position.
Reynolds trying to control but Doute postures up.
Doute is keen to just control but Reynolds is a slippery customer.#T3#
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Doute is controlling well. #SUB2#
Reynolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Doute is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Doute is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reynolds!
Doute wants to control the pace but Reynolds is squirming around nicely.
Reynolds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doute wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Doute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doute is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapp Doute dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doute.
Doute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Doute moved out of range.#TD2#
Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doute!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Doute can't do much from the bottom here.
Doute is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Reynolds tries for a kimura but Doute is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Doute is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doute's legs.
Reynolds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Doute is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reynolds off and has taken his back!
Doute is hanging on to Reynolds's back as he tries to escape.
Reynolds breaks Doute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Doute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doute swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Reynolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reynolds pushing down on Doute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doute trying to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds stalling.
Doute trying to control here. #SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Well, if Reynolds 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.
Kai Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Reynolds is thwarting Doute's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doute wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Doute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doute looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Doute is defending against the submission attempts here by Reynolds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reynolds moves out of range as Doute throws a body kick.
Doute looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapp Doute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Doute won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds not doing much here.
Doute desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doute sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Doute is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doute is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Reynolds stalling. #SUB2#
Reynolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Reynolds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds wants to free his trapped foot but Doute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doute trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doute tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Reynolds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doute's guard.
Reynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Reynolds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reynolds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Doute wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reynolds is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reynolds postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Reynolds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doute on his heels. He'll look to pass Doute's guard now, I'm sure.
Doute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reynolds controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doute is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Reynolds!
Post fight, an emotional Kai Reynolds said 'Sweep the leg'.

Event: VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters
Date: May 30, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Jesservey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aisland holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jesservey is looking to take a break and control but Aisland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Jesservey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jesservey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jesservey somewhat.
Jesservey tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jesservey.
Jesservey wants to land a leg kick but Aisland is out of range.
Jesservey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanka Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.#T1#
Aisland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesservey defends well and Aisland ends up having to push Jesservey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Aisland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesservey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aisland tries to counter by clinching up but Jesservey breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Jesservey has managed to clinch.
Jesservey is looking for a takedown.
Aisland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesservey is trying to pull guard but Aisland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Aisland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jesservey throws a big elbow that misses.
Aisland controls Jesservey momentarily but Jesservey frees himself.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Jesservey tries to pass. #T2#
Jesservey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aisland is controlling Jesservey's posture.
Jesservey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jesservey prevents Aisland from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aisland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD#
Aisland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesservey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland lands a couple of elbows.
Aisland landing some decent shots from guard.
Jesservey keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland pushing down on Jesservey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jesservey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aisland stalling. #T4#
Aisland is keen to just control but Jesservey is a slippery customer.
Jesservey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jesservey tries to kick Aisland off but Aisland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesservey trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Jesservey defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland is taking a breather. Jesservey 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanka Aisland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jesservey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aisland pinned against the cage. Aisland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jesservey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisland sprawls well. Aisland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jesservey gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesservey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanka Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jesservey.#TD2#
Jesservey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aisland gets full guard.
Jesservey wants to stand but Aisland has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Jesservey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aisland is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Aisland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jesservey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aisland's body to avoid the submission. Aisland has instead reached around Jesservey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aisland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sanka Aisland!

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