Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2023

#R1#
Marao leaves Cox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marao dives in and grabs Cox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes down on Marao's head and hops out.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Marao. Marao gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Marao 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.
Marao prevents Cox from getting back to his feet.
Marao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cox's head.
Cox wants to stand up but Marao is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marao is looking to advance position but Cox has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Cox wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Cox landing punches.
Marao is looking to improve his position but Cox isn't that keen on the idea.
Cox wants to control but instead Marao manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Marao actively working from the bottom here.
Marao is pressing down on Cox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marao looking to control. #SUB2#
Marao looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily. #T2##SUB2#
Marao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cox should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marao has tightened it up now! Cox should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Farao Marao!

Event: GFC 11: Mnusk vs Landea
Date: Oct 31, 2023

#R1#
Wook closes the distance looking to clinch
and Prepolec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prepolec counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Wook is rocked!
Wook shoots and misses
and Prepolec counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Prepolec!
A very excited looking Kyle Prepolec made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMAH 85
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Cazi gets tackled into the cage by Usamov. Usamov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Usamov pulls guard effortlessly.
Usamov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cazi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cazi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Usamov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Usamov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Cazi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Usamov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saidmohmad Usamov!

Event: SUF 7: Monster Mash
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Cox drives through and clinches with Thorkildsen against the ropes.
Thorkildsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thorkildsen can't get the takedown.
Cox is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cox tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Thorkildsen misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Cox counters by clinching up.
Thorkildsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Landon Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gard Thorkildsen.#TD2#
Thorkildsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thorkildsen is in Cox's guard.
Thorkildsen trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorkildsen on the ground.#SUB#
Cox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thorkildsen stacks Cox 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 Thorkildsen!
Thorkildsen trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom. #T1#
Thorkildsen throwing strikes but Cox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorkildsen keeps working.
Cox controlling the position from side mount.
Cox wants to control but Thorkildsen is keeping him busy.
Thorkildsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cox's best efforts.
Thorkildsen tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Cox lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cox not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorkildsen manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen looking for a guillotine here but Cox defends easily. #T3#
Cox trying to control but Thorkildsen is working from the bottom.
Cox postures up and lands a big shot to Thorkildsen's brow. #SUB#
Cox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorkildsen is retaining full guard.
Thorkildsen working a defensive guard here.
Cox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Thorkildsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox wants to control from the top but Thorkildsen keeps moving.
Thorkildsen controlling the position.#T4#
Thorkildsen keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cox has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thorkildsen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cox is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thorkildsen pulls down on the head and he's put Cox to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gard Thorkildsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Gard Thorkildsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2023

#R1#
Hiroshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiroshi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiroshi.
Hiroshi blocks the body kick.
Chen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hiroshi defends well and Chen ends up having to push Hiroshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hiroshi moves in looking to clinch but Chen pushes him off.
Hiroshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen fails with a takedown attempt.
As Chen looks to move away, Hiroshi throws a big counter combo but Chen just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiroshi fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Chen shoots in for a double leg but Hiroshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tanahashi Hiroshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Chen.
Hiroshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiroshi off to one side.
Hiroshi stuffs the takedown.
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiroshi.
Chen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiroshi misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Chen counters by moving into the clinch.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chen has Hiroshi pressed against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Chen jumps guard.
Chen controlling Hiroshi's posture.
Chen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chen cracks Hiroshi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Hiroshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chen controls the pace.
Hiroshi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chen pushes down on Hiroshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chen working over Hiroshi with some ground and pound. Hiroshi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chen content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Chen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chen lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen drops an elbow to the side of Hiroshi's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Chen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Chen clinches.
Hiroshi prevents Chen from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Chen lands a takedown into guard.
Hiroshi is looking to stand back up but Chen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hiroshi. #REVR#
Chen controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chen controlling the action here. #SU2#
Chen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hiroshi to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Chen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen throws a head kick but Hiroshi moves out of range.
Hiroshi is looking to clinch but Chen is avoiding it. #CL2#
Chen moves into the clinch.
Hiroshi blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Chen manages to pull guard.
Chen has control of Hiroshi's left arm, preventing Hiroshi from doing any damage. #T2#
Chen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chen passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Chen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU2#
Chen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hiroshi to get to his feet. #T3#
Chen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi is looking to clinch.
Chen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiroshi is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Hiroshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanahashi Hiroshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Chen.
Hiroshi wants to clinch.
As Hiroshi backs off Chen throws a huge counter combo but Hiroshi manages to avoid it all.
Chen throws a head kick but Hiroshi moves out of range. #CL2#
Chen has Hiroshi up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Chen gets control of Hiroshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Chen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Chen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiroshi defends it easily.
Hiroshi wants to get up but he can't break Chen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hiroshi is sitting in close to Chen's body. Chen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hiroshi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hiroshi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Chen!

Event: 4: The Calm
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Cox fails with a takedown attempt.
Cox ducks under a wild hook from Liviazoa.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liviazoa lands a nice shot that snaps Cox's head back.
Cox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liviazoa circles away.#TD#
Liviazoa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cox manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cox is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Cox actively working from the bottom here.
Cox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cox can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liviazoa wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Liviazoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Liviazoa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liviazoa stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liviazoa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liviazoa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Liviazoa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cox controlling the position well.
Liviazoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cox is staying active underneath Liviazoa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liviazoa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Liviazoa is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cox desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Liviazoa is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liviazoa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cox working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cox looks winded!
Liviazoa being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Cox decides to stand up, so the ref orders Liviazoa to his feet. #T4#
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa with a nice cross.
Liviazoa jabs Cox right on the nose. Cox blinks but takes it well.
Liviazoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Cox with the counter takedown but Liviazoa avoids it easily.#TD2#
Cox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liviazoa is looking to control Cox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liviazoa avoid being mounted?
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 Igor Liviazoa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liviazoa loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
Liviazoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cox defends it nicely.
Cox throws out a counter right but Liviazoa avoids it with no problem.
Liviazoa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cox's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liviazoa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cox has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox moves forwards but Liviazoa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Igor Liviazoa is winning the standup battle so far.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liviazoa lands the left hand.#T1#
Liviazoa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liviazoa scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Liviazoa misses its intended target.
Liviazoa throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it.
Liviazoa throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Liviazoa lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Cox tries for a takedown but Liviazoa circles away easily
and Cox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liviazoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liviazoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liviazoa thuds his right hand into Cox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Liviazoa lands.
Landon Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox slips a jab from Liviazoa.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa. #T2#
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Liviazoa shows good takedown defense.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa connects with a right hand. Cox shakes it off.
Igor Liviazoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Cox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liviazoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cox.
Liviazoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liviazoa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cox slips a jab from Liviazoa.
Cox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cox tries for a takedown but Liviazoa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liviazoa misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely.
Liviazoa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liviazoa scores with a jab. Cox acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Liviazoa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cox manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Liviazoa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cox.
Liviazoa tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liviazoa cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
Liviazoa cracks Cox with an open hand slap.
Cox has his takedown stuffed
and Liviazoa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liviazoa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cox on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liviazoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cox scrambles back to his feet.
Liviazoa lands a jab.
Liviazoa lands a glancing blow to the side of Cox's head.#T4#
Liviazoa lands with an overhand left.
Liviazoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Liviazoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liviazoa with a hook.
Liviazoa thuds his right hand into Cox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Cox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liviazoa has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
Liviazoa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Liviazoa fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liviazoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Liviazoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liviazoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Liviazoa lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Liviazoa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Liviazoa tests Cox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cox ducks right into an uppercut from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa scores with a nice strike.
Liviazoa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cox tries to move into range but Liviazoa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liviazoa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cox on the side of the head.
Liviazoa misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Liviazoa tries to work over Cox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liviazoa has a couple of punches blocked by Cox.
Cox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liviazoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liviazoa taking a breather. #T1##BC2#
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liviazoa, as that shot connected.
Cox slips under a jab from Liviazoa.
The fighters circling - Liviazoa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Liviazoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liviazoa throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Liviazoa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liviazoa connects with a jab.
Liviazoa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cox.
Liviazoa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liviazoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cox stuffs the takedown.
Cox staying out of range there.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Liviazoa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.#T2##TD#
Liviazoa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox controlling the position.
Landon Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liviazoa looking to pass the guard.
Liviazoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liviazoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cox has his foot on Liviazoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liviazoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Cox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liviazoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liviazoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liviazoa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Igor Liviazoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liviazoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Liviazoa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Liviazoa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cox puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Liviazoa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cox.
Cox controlling the pace.
Cox wants to control but Liviazoa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cox is trying to control. Liviazoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Landon Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liviazoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Liviazoa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liviazoa, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Liviazoa!

Event: GFC 7: Spice vs Rate
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wook is defended easily by Arrms.
Wook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wook wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Arrms shoots in and gets a takedown into Wook's guard.#SUB2#
Wook looking for a guillotine here but Arrms defends easily.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wook is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wook can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wook is looking to sweep but instead, Arrms has passed into half guard. #T1#
Arrms seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wook tries to roll over but Arrms keeps him under control.
Wook is trying to stand back up but Arrms is controlling him
Wook wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wook moves into full guard.
Arrms stays in close to Wook's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arrms passes Wook's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arrms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arrms working Wook over with strikes.
Arrms is taking a breather. Wook 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.
Arrms is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wook! #T3#
Arrms content just to control the position here.
Arrms lands a nice shot to the head.
Arrms scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wook?
Arrms controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Wook tries to improve his position but Arrms has taken his back! Arrms has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wook tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Arrms pushes Wook away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taekn Arrms!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023

#R1#
Denny throws a hook to the side of Chen's head but Chen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chen throws a right hand that Denny ducks under and follows up with a left that Denny also avoids with ease.
Chen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Denny finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen's head.
Denny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denny cracks Chen with an open hand slap.
Denny connects with a looping right hand.
Chen throws a right and a left that Denny avoids nicely.
Denny blocks a head kick by Chen.
Chen throws a body kick that misses.
Denny throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
Denny missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boyd Denny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Denny coming out on top.
Chen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denny.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen moves away from the strike by Denny.
Chen wants to clinch up but Denny keeps it at a distance.
Chen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denny misses with a straight right.
Denny scores with the left hand. Chen knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Chen moves out of range of the strikes.
Chen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denny.
Chen misses with a low kick.
Denny misses with a hook.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Denny, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Denny against the cage but Denny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denny looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely.
Denny scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Chen has been cut.
Denny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Denny throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Denny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denny swings widly with a right hand
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Denny misses with a hook.
Chen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Denny is looking to counter punch.
Chen tries to clinch but Denny is having none of it. #T2#
Denny throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denny looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely.
Chen throws a counter combo.
Denny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denny circles away.
Boyd Denny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Chen.
Denny throws a lazy right hand but Chen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denny but Denny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chen shoots in but no luck this time.
Chen looks winded!
Denny missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen ducks under a wild hook from Denny.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denny looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely.
Denny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Chen.
Chen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Denny misses. #T3#
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denny is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Denny circles away and we're back to standing.
Denny loads up on a big right hand but Chen slips the punch.
Chen moves forwards but Denny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Denny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Denny defends well and Chen ends up having to push Denny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Denny throws out a loose jab but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denny throws an overhand right that lands on Chen's shoulder, as Chen tries to avoid the shot.
Chen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Denny misses.
Chen slips a straight right by Denny.
Denny misses with a straight right. #KD#
Denny lands a big right hand that sends Chen crashing to the mat! Denny stays standing though and waves Chen back to his feet!#ROC#Chen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denny darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chen's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Denny before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyd Denny!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Kalliope shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a one-two to the body.
Chen dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalliope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalliope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalliope wants it to stay on the feet.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalliope sprawls well. Kalliope wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalliope appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Metaxas Kalliope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Chen.
Kalliope has a takedown stuffed.
Chen is looking for the big counter here.
Chen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalliope half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kalliope seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kalliope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chen wants to counter the offense by Kalliope and move into the clinch position.
Chen lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalliope shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Chen has Kalliope up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Chen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kalliope prevents Chen from breaking the clinch.
Kalliope has Chen pressed against the cage, preventing Chen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalliope has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chen after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalliope doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kalliope closes the distance and clinches up with Chen, looking for a takedown. Kalliope pushes Chen against the cage but Chen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalliope pinned against the cage. Kalliope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Chen looks for the body kick but Kalliope saw that one coming.
Chen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Chen moves into range and clinches up with Kalliope.
Kalliope is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalliope is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kalliope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalliope is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Chen pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Kalliope throws an elbow that misses. Chen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalliope's guard. Nice move by Chen!#REVB#
Chen stopping the sweep attempt from Kalliope.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalliope is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kalliope is stalling in the full guard.
Chen trying to keep a closed guard but Kalliope is proving a slippery customer.
Kalliope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalliope makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kalliope stands up over Chen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kalliope with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kalliope content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Chen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chen looks winded!#ES2#
Chen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Chen prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalliope drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalliope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Kalliope fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chen to the ground. Kalliope is now in Chen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen keeping moving, preventing Kalliope from controlling successfully.
Kalliope is in close to Chen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kalliope trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalliope working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Kalliope won't allow Chen to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kalliope drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metaxas Kalliope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalliope lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalliope scoring with punches and elbows.
Kalliope lands a few punches from side control.
Kalliope connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chen some visible discomfort.
Kalliope lands some shots froms side control.
Kalliope cracks Chen with a big elbow.
Chen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chen taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen can't do much from the bottom here.
Chen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Chen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kalliope lands some shots froms side control.
Kalliope working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Chen has been cut.
Kalliope lands a nice forearm strike.
Kalliope is chipping away with strikes.
Chen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#Chen is rocked!
Kalliope grinds an elbow into Chen's temple.
Chen is still in real trouble! Can Kalliope finish him?
Kalliope cracks Chen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kalliope immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kalliope!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metaxas Kalliope!
Metaxas Kalliope thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Usamov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee asks Usamov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Usamov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slice bucks up and tries to throw Usamov off but instead Usamov has got his back!
Usamov punishes Slice with strikes from the back mount.
Slice is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slice tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Usamov sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Slice to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saidmohmad Usamov!

Event: 2: Corruption
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liviazoa as he jumps to the side.
Liviazoa connects with a single shot there.
Cox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liviazoa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Liviazoa looking to score a takedown here. Cox is defending well but Liviazoa drives through and ends up in Cox's guard.#SUB2#
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liviazoa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Liviazoa trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cox controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
It looks like Cox might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cox pushes down on Liviazoa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liviazoa defending well though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Liviazoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cox content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cox seems to be looking for submissions.
Liviazoa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liviazoa tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Cox decides to stand up. #T3#
Cox throws a right and a left that Liviazoa avoids nicely.
Liviazoa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liviazoa has a takedown stuffed.
Liviazoa scores with a sloppy right hand. Cox should have avoided that one.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liviazoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liviazoa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liviazoa, as that shot connected.
Liviazoa connects with a nice looking jab.
Cox takes one to the side of the head.
Cox takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox takes one to the chin there.
Liviazoa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Liviazoa - just one landing.
Liviazoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cox's hands.
Liviazoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liviazoa scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Liviazoa.
Liviazoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Cox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liviazoa uses from the top position.
Liviazoa looking to sit in guard and control but Cox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liviazoa wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Liviazoa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Liviazoa lunges at Cox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cox's hand. #CL2#
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Liviazoa misses with the head strike.
Liviazoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liviazoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Liviazoa sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Liviazoa.
Landon Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liviazoa throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Igor Liviazoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox walks into a straight right hand from Liviazoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Liviazoa - just one landing.
Liviazoa dives in and grabs Cox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cox pushes down on Liviazoa's head and hops out.
Liviazoa stuffs the takedown attempt from Cox. Cox gets slowly back to his feet.
Liviazoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?
Liviazoa tries for a takedown but Cox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
A jab from Liviazoa finds it's way through Cox's defenses.
Cox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liviazoa is fending him off so far but Cox persists. Nope, Liviazoa circles away and we're back to standing.
Igor Liviazoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cox.
Liviazoa looks to land a left hand but Cox moved out of range nicely.
Cox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liviazoa's waist but Liviazoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cox off to one side.
A combination from Cox does no damage.
Cox is breathing heavily.#TD#
Liviazoa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Liviazoa showed some decent athleticism there.
Cox is not content to let Liviazoa control the position.
Liviazoa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Liviazoa is keen to just control but Cox is a slippery customer.
Liviazoa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Liviazoa is stalling here. Cox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Liviazoa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Liviazoa is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cox is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Liviazoa wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Cox seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Liviazoa is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Landon Cox!

Event: GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wook with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai lands a jab to Wook's midsection.
Wook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Wook is rocked!
Wook shoots and misses
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Wook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jichang Wook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Wook seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Wook has his takedown stuffed
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wook in his tracks.
Wook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Wook gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Wook tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Chai is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Wook buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Wook!! Wook is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Chai throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Setiawan Joyo Chai!
Setiawan Joyo Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2023

#R1#
Chen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halpert circles away.#TD2#
Chen tries to sprawl but Halpert drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Chen kicks off Halpert and gets to his feet.
Halpert throws a nice looking combination but Chen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halpert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Chen has been cut.#CL2#
Halpert forces Chen back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halpert lands a body shot. #BC2#
Halpert breaks the clinch.
Chen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen thows a leg kick but Halpert checks it #TD2#
and Halpert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chen trying to control but Halpert postures up. #T1#
Chen is looking for a sweep. Halpert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halpert trying to mount his opponent but Chen defends it.
Halpert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Halpert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chen is trying to control but can't.
Halpert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halpert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Halpert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Halpert slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chen tries to clinch up but Halpert circles away and keeps his distance.
Halpert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Halpert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halpert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Halpert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Halpert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chen on his heels. He'll look to pass Chen's guard now, I'm sure.
Halpert postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chen 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.
Halpert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halpert stopping the sweep attempt from Chen.
Halpert landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Chen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halpert controls the pace.
Let's hope that Halpert 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#
Chen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Halpert stacks Chen 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 Halpert!#SU2#
Halpert decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chen to his feet. #CL2#
Halpert darts in and clinches Chen up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimothy Halpert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Chen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halpert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Halpert tries to clinch there but Chen circles away. #CL#
Halpert tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halpert is looking for a takedown.
Chen tries to circle away but Halpert has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Halpert breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Halpert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halpert is in Chen's guard.
Halpert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chen is proving hard to escape from.
Halpert passes Chen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Halpert slows the pace down in half guard.
Chen wants to get back to full guard.
Halpert trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Halpert postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chen to stand up.
Halpert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halpert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chen attempts a counter takedown but Halpert avoids it well and moves away.
Halpert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halpert sprawls well. Halpert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halpert.

Chen throws Halpert to one side and escapes!#T3##TD2#
Halpert dives in and scores a takedown into Chen's guard.
Halpert looking to pass the guard.
Halpert stays in close to Chen's body and controls the position.
Halpert postures up.
Halpert 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.
Chen wants to sweep here but Halpert controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Halpert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halpert stays in close to Chen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Halpert pushes Chen up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen jumps guard but Halpert stands there with Chen around his waist. Chen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halpert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimothy Halpert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Chen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chen is looking to clinch but Halpert is avoiding it.
Halpert leaves Chen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halpert tries to counter with a clinch but Chen shakes him off and moves away.
Halpert chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Halpert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Halpert manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen is looking to improve his position but Halpert isn't that keen on the idea.
Halpert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Halpert looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Halpert controlling the position easily from mount.
Halpert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chen is looking to escape.
Halpert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chen tries to lock up and control but Halpert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chen is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Chen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Halpert.
Jimothy Halpert has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Chen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Halpert landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Halpert is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
What can Chen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Halpert patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Halpert's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jimothy Halpert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Halpert just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halpert tries to keep control of the position but Chen is staying busy.#SUB2#
Halpert has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Halpert is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chen can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimothy Halpert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halpert 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimothy Halpert!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2023

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Usamov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Usamov looks for a takedown but Bangveana sprawls well.
Usamov misses with a kick to the body.
Bangveana avoids the head kick by Usamov.
Bangveana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Usamov on the side of the head.#ROC2#Usamov is rocked!
and Bangveana counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Usamov! He's just covering up as Bangveana starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang Bangveana!
In his post fight interview, Bang Bangveana started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Chen is looking to clinch.
Chen stuffs the takedown.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jackman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Chen has one foot on Jackman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen throws a leg kick but Jackman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chen defends it well.
Chen has a takedown stuffed.
Jackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackman thinking.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.#T1#
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Jackman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chen swivels and escapes.
Chen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackman leaves Chen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackman stuffs the takedown.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Jackman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chen is not content to let Jackman control the position. #T2#
Jackman misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Jackman swings around for an armbar but Chen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackman's guard.
Jackman 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.
Jackman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chen won't allow Jackman to sweep him here. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackman holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Jackman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chen is fighting to break Jackman's control of his arms but Jackman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen is fending him off so far but Jackman persists. Nope, Chen circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen closes the distance and clinches up with Jackman, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes Jackman against the cage but Jackman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackman shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chen.
Jackman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Jackman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chen sprawls well initially but Jackman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chen to regain full guard.
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Chen has his foot on Jackman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackman works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chen tries to avoid it but Jackman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chen to the ground. Chen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.
Jackman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Jackman pushes him off.#TD2#
Jackman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackman lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Jackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackman trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jackman drops back looking for a leg! Chen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chen manages to kick Jackman off! Jackman jumps back into Chen's guard.
Jackman trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Jackman looking to score a takedown here. Chen is defending well but Jackman drives through and ends up in Chen's guard.
Jackman throws a big elbow that misses.
Chen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackman.
Jackman throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Jackman stands up and waves to Chen to follow him.
Chen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackman gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jackman 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#
Jackman shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jackman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Chen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Chen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackman or perhaps it was just good defense by Chen, which made it look bad.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jackman.
Jackman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chen pinned against the cage. Chen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anthony Chen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Chen.
Jackman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen is fending him off so far but Jackman persists. Nope, Chen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Chen sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chen throws a big counter combination but Jackman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackman darts in looking for a takedown but Chen gets double underhooks and turns Jackman into the cage.
Jackman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chen pinned against the cage. Chen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Chen gets caught flat footed, as Jackman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Jackman with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Jackman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chen keeping full guard, as Jackman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jackman drops back looking for a leg! Chen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chen manages to kick Jackman off! Jackman jumps back into Chen's guard.
Jackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Chen keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Jackman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackman, into his guard. #REVR#
Jackman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chen 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Chen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Jaimes throws a good cross that connects.
Jaimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Usamov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Usamov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaimes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Usamov has a takedown stuffed.
Jaimes lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Jaimes does no damage.
And Usamov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Usamov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jaimes counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Usamov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jaimes counter with a right hand.
Jaimes takes a swing at Usamov's ribcage but misses.
Usamov misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Jaimes counters with a nice right hand that sends Usamov toppling to the canvas! Usamov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jaimes finish him?!#ROC#Usamov is rocked!
Usamov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jaimes counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Usamov to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Jaimes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Domingo Jaimes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023

#R1#
Chen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abud with the counter takedown but Chen avoids it easily.
Chen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Abud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abud.
Abud wants to take the fight to the mat but Chen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chen is pressed up against the cage. Abud has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chen tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Abud counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Abud is trying to trip Chen. He has hold of a leg but Chen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abud persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Chen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Abud presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chen is looking for a takedown.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abud is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anthony Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zork Abud.#T1#
Abud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chen is defending well.
Abud wants a takedown but no success here.
Chen is trying to drag Abud to the mat but Abud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abud misses with the head strike.
Chen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abud smiles and moves away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chen.
Chen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abud is fending him off so far but Chen persists. Nope, Abud circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen shoots in but Abud avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Abud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chen sprawls well initially but Abud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chen controlling the position well.
Abud performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Abud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chen's head.
Abud landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen has hold of Abud's hands but Abud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chen.
Chen is breathing heavily.
Abud is looking to work some ground and pound but Chen has wrist control.
Abud is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chen trying to keep a closed guard but Abud is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Abud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Abud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chen is trying to control the position but Abud postures up.
Abud lands a couple of digs.
Abud advances position into side control!
Abud cracks Chen with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Chen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abud landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abud looks up at the clock and then as Chen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abud smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abud cracks Chen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abud is working Chen over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zork Abud dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Abud closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chen to the mat! Chen manages to get full guard.
Abud stands up over Chen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chen trying to control but Abud is working from the bottom.
Abud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen wants to control from the top but Abud keeps moving.
Chen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##ES2#
Abud has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Abud throws a right and a left that Chen avoids nicely.
Chen goes for a double leg but Abud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abud continues to drive forward.#TD#
Chen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abud passes into half guard.
Abud lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abud winds up and cracks Chen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abud landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abud trying to control from half guard but Chen is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abud connects with a nice short shot to Chen's temple. #T2#
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chen is trying to stand up here but Abud is controlling him well.
Chen is staying active underneath Abud, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Abud slips a nice elbow through Chen's hands, connecting with Chen's forehead.
Chen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abud 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.
Abud is thwarting Chen's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abud connects with a nice short shot to Chen's temple.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abud wants to control but Chen is keeping him busy. #T3#
Chen has hold of Abud's hands but Abud slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chen is trying to get back to full guard.
Abud 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.
Abud is nestled in close to Chen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abud lands strikes from half guard.
Abud is taking a breather. Chen 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abud trying to control the action but Chen is working from the bottom.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Abud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Abud.
Abud seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abud 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.
Abud working Chen over with strikes.
Chen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abud scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zork Abud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Abud looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chen!

Chen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Abud bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chen is looking to reverse the position.
Chen taking a bit of punishment here - Abud scoring with strikes.
Abud cracks Chen with a big elbow.
Chen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chen to see if he's OK.
Abud is looking to take a break and control but Chen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Chen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chen wants to get back to his feet.
Chen trying to control but Abud postures up.
Abud is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Abud working the head and body with strikes.
Zork Abud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chen punching from the bottom.
Abud working over Chen with some ground and pound. Chen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abud drops an elbow to the side of Chen's head.
Chen missing with punches from the bottom. #T2#
Chen moves into full guard.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Abud lands a couple of digs.
Abud landing with the ground and pound.
Chen controls Abud momentarily but Abud frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abud cracks Chen with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Chen tries to sprawl but Abud drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Chen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chen taking some punishment here, with Abud in his half guard.
Chen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Chen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abud pulls his head out easily.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abud trying to pass the guard but Chen defending well.
Abud seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Abud.
Abud scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chen is looking for a sweep. Abud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chen is trying to stand up here but Abud is controlling him well.
Abud scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abud takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Abud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abud 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.
Nice strikes from Abud there.
Abud is pressing down on Chen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chen is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Abud shoots in and bounces Chen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Chen pushes Abud off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abud 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zork Abud!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023

#R1#
Laughlin lands with a nice combination. Wook backs away looking to recover.
Jichang Wook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laughlin avoids it really well and circles away.
Laughlin falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Wook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wook. #SU#
Wook stands up from Laughlin's guard - Wook perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Wook clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laughlin is trying to force a seperation but Wook has the dominant position.
Wook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laughlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Wook has picked Laughlin up - he's going for a ride! Wook dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
Wook looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wook is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Wook gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #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.
Laughlin throws a nice looking combination but Wook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wook attempts a counter takedown but Laughlin avoids it well and moves away.
Laughlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wook tries to counter by clinching up but Laughlin breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Wook lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Wook seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Wook.
Laughlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wook looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Wook is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wook wants to pass the guard but Laughlin is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Wook is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Wook is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laughlin sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wook keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Wook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jichang Wook dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Laughlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Wook counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wook holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Wook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wook or perhaps it was just good defense by Laughlin, which made it look bad.
Laughlin throws a right hand that Wook ducks under and follows up with a left that Wook also avoids with ease.
Laughlin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Laughlin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laughlin avoids the head kick by Wook.
Laughlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wook is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laughlin.#T1#
No luck for Wook with that takedown attempt.
Wook sets himself, and Laughlin steps forward looking for the clinch! Wook avoids it this time.
Laughlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laughlin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jichang Wook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laughlin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laughlin duly obliges. #TD#
Wook closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wook lands in his opponent's guard.
Wook is looking to work some ground and pound but Laughlin has wrist control.
Wook is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Laughlin wants to stand up but Wook is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Wook postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laughlin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wook, into his guard. #REVB#
Laughlin won't allow Wook to sweep him here. #T3#
Wook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laughlin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wook looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wook passes Laughlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Wook there. #T4#
Wook content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Wook decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Wook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wook is taking a breather. Laughlin 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.

A close second round but Josiah Laughlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Laughlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laughlin throws a counter combo.#TD#
Wook shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laughlin's guard.
Wook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jichang Wook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laughlin wants to get back to his feet but Wook is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Wook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laughlin is keeping the position for now.
Laughlin wants to get back to his feet but Wook is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laughlin is keeping the position for now.
Laughlin wants to get back to his feet but Wook is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laughlin lands a two punch combo. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Wook clinches with his opponent.
Laughlin is trying to break the clinch but Wook is controlling him.
Laughlin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laughlin being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Wook gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Laughlin is trying to stand.
Wook controlling the pace.
Wook tries to pass to full mount but Laughlin defends it. #T3#
Wook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wook'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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laughlin can do to turn this around?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laughlin is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Laughlin.
Laughlin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Wook takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Wook has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Laughlin uses from the top position.
Wook managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wook is looking for a triangle but Laughlin pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jichang Wook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wook 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jichang Wook!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023

#R1#
Usamov wants to clinch
and Jaimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaimes fails to land with a series of punches.
Usamov slips a straight right by Jaimes.
Usamov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usamov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaimes's waist but Jaimes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usamov off to one side.
Jaimes throws a hook but Usamov avoids it easily.
Usamov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usamov throws a sloppy head kick
and Jaimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usamov shoots in for a takedown but Jaimes shows good takedown defense.
Jaimes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Domingo Jaimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saidmohmad Usamov.
Usamov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jaimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##TD2#
Usamov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Usamov is looking to take a break and control but Jaimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaimes wants to improve his position but Usamov is controlling well.
Usamov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Usamov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jaimes is staying active underneath Usamov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB2#
Usamov is working for a kimura but Jaimes is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaimes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaimes trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usamov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaimes keeps working. #SU2#
Usamov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Jaimes as he connects with a hook.
Jaimes stuns Usamov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaimes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jaimes connects with a nice looking jab.
Usamov looks to clinch
and Jaimes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Usamov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jaimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Usamov looks winded!#KD#
Jaimes cracks Usamov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Usamov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jaimes finish him? #ROC#Usamov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OH! Usamov has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jaimes smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jaimes unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Usamov sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Domingo Jaimes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023

#R1#
Huevos fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cox.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Cox decides to stand back up.
Huevos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Cox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cox is looking to stand up but Huevos isn't so interested in that idea.
Huevos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Cox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cox controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Huevos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cox pulls his head out easily.
Cox slips a nice elbow through Huevos's hands, connecting with Huevos's forehead.
Still in half guard, Cox seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cox seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Huevos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landon Cox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Bumedov throws a sloppy head kick and Usamov moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Usamov feints and as Bumedov raises his hands in defense, Usamov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Usamov prevents Bumedov from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usamov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bumedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usamov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Usamov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Bumedov is trying to control but Usamov passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumedov looks to move to half guard but instead Usamov has passed into mount! Damn!
Usamov controlling the pace for now.
Bumedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usamov on the ground.#T1#
Bumedov is trying to escape the mount.
Usamov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bumedov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Usamov tries to control but Bumedov wriggling away. #SUB2#
Usamov working for a submission but Bumedov is keeping him at bay.
Bumedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bumedov tries to get out of the position.
Bumedov working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Usamov controlling his opponent.
Bumedov tries to hold on but Usamov pushes him away.
Bumedov tries to improve his position but instead Usamov has taken his back! #SUB2#
Usamov has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bumedov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Usamov gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saidmohmad Usamov!

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