Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Igor clinches.
I was talking to Igor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns tries to pull guard but Igor won't allow it. #BC#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Igor shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Igor gets a clinch.
Igor stops a takedown attempt from Burns.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns looks winded!
Igor lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Igor breaks the clinch.
Burns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Igor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Igor breaks from the clinch.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Igor forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Igor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Igor.
Igor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Igor's guard.#SUB#
Igor looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily. #T1#
Igor wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Igor looking to control.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Igor trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Igor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#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.
Igor keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burns 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns tries for a takedown but Igor circles away easily
and Igor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burns is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Igor throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Igor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Igor scores with a head kick. Burns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body kick there by Igor.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Igor as he avoids it easily.
Igor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexander Igor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Igor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Igor connects with a high kick. #T3#
Igor lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Igor with a hook.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Igor.
Igor tries to clinch up.#CL#
Igor pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch.
Igor throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
Igor lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Igor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Igor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Igor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Igor lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Igor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Igor lands with a kick to the temple. Burns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Igor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Burns is rocked!#CL#
Igor rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Igor rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Igor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burns will feel that in the morning.
Burns avoids the head kick by Igor.
Igor lands a high kick!
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Igor finish him?
Igor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Igor lands a head kick!
Burns fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Igor forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Igor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Igor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Igor instigates a clinch.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Igor.
Igor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Igor smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from Igor.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Igor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Igor pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Igor gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Igor walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander Igor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.#CL#
Igor closes the distance and clinches. #KD#
Igor drops Burns with a big knee straight up the middle! Burns is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns blocks a head kick by Igor.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Igor throws a head kick that misses.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Igor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Burns to the canvas! Burns doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Igor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Igor!
Alexander Igor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and AI counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Smith has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fails with the takedown
and AI counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and AI counters with a crisp right that sends Smith to the canvas! AI follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delta AI!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Musashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fella swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Fella drives through with a takedown into guard.
Musashi can't keep his opponent in guard - Fella advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fella stops Musashi from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Fella seems content to control.
Musashi is in trouble now - Fella has advanced to mount!
Musashi is trying to stand but he's just given Fella his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella controlling the position well here. Musashi rolled but Fella kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Fella is working for a rear naked choke. Musashi is not defending it well and Fella has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Musashi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Musashi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stella Fella!
Our winner, Stella Fella, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Blackwater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackwater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Blackwater fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackwater scores with a push kick.
Blackwater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwater misses with a two punch combination.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackwater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Blackwater connects with a jab.
Blackwater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackwater. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackwater throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blackwater!
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blackwater is looking to reverse the position.
Burns working away.#T1#
Blackwater is looking for a sweep.
Blackwater is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Blackwater stops Burns from passing to mount.
Burns working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackwater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwater keeps working.
Blackwater is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burns asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving. #SUB#
Blackwater has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Blackwater wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blackwater working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Blackwater is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwater's legs - danger averted.
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackwater is trying to control the position but Burns postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Blackwater's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackwater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackwater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackwater as he jumps to the side.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Blackwater misses with a wild combination.
Blackwater walks into a jab.
Blackwater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blackwater lands a slapping body shot.
Blackwater lands with a cross.
Blackwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Blackwater misses with a body shot.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
Burns tries to clinch there but Blackwater circles away.
Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackwater circles away.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackwater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blackwater throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Lorenz Blackwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Burns shoots and misses
and Blackwater counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Blackwater had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Lorenz Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.#T1#
Blackwater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blackwater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily. #ROC#Burns is rocked!
Blackwater lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackwater finish him?
Blackwater shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Burns takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Blackwater sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Burns bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenz Blackwater!
In his post fight interview, Lorenz Blackwater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hao Ming lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Musashi backs up against the cage.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Musashi darts in trying to clinch
and Hao Ming counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Hao Ming pushes him off.#CL2#
Musashi clinches up against the cage.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi takes a shot to the head.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hao Ming.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hao Ming works on Musashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head.
Hao Ming lands a right hand.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
Musashi looks winded!
Musashi misses with some punches.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Musashi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands a big right hand that drops Musashi! The killer instinct kicks in and Hao Ming finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hao Ming!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fung Hao Ming!
A victorious Fung Hao Ming thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ol to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Ol counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Ol unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith wants to clinch but Ol slips to the side#KD2#
and Ol counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ol finish him?!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Andre Smith has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ol counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loo Ol!

Event: FCL - 18
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bear lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Andre Smith has been cut.
Bear is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bear is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Bear. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Bear connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Smith out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Care Bear!

Event: NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Burns fails with the takedown
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokoro lands with a cross.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Tokoro shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Tokoro.
Tokoro connects with the punch.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Burns is rocked!
Tokoro digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokoro finish him?
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Hideo Tokoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns looks winded!
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Tokoro, which made it look bad.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tokoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Tokoro misses with a body shot.
Tokoro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tokoro wants it to stay on the feet.
Tokoro cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Tokoro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tokoro throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro cracks Burns on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Burns falls backwards against the cage. Tokoro follows up with more strikes that drop Burns to his knees. Tokoro keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Burns! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hideo Tokoro thanked 30th Century Beer Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns looks winded!
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Burns looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Burns walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.#ROC#Burns is rocked!#CL#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?
Alvarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ricky Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms. #BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a huge left! Burns is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alvarez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Burns from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Alvarez!

Event: SPFT #14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##CL#
Pike rushes Musashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Musashi prevents a body shot from Pike.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Pike misses with some punches.
Pike misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike lands an uppercut.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Pike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Pike blocks an uppercut.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pike has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Musashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pike crunches a lovely knee into Musashi's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Pike as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike pushes Musashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #T1#
Pike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Pike connects with a knee to the head.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Musashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pike with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Pike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pike. #ROC#Musashi is rocked!
Pike lands a right hand.
Musashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Pike finish him?
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards.
Pike lands a big knee to the head and Musashi goes down! Pike pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
A very excited looking Christopher Pike rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Nox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Nox.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Nox.
Nox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Nox throws Burns to one side and escapes!
Burns is breathing heavily.
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!
Nox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nox avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Burns is rocked!#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns jumps guard but Nox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nox swinging wildly here. #T2#
Nox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Nox counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Nox looks at the referee who does nothing so Nox lands a crushing right that sends Burns to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Nox!
Colin Nox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Phintanilyo crashing down! Phintanilyo tries to stagger back to his feet but Smith just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Phintanilyo asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Smith!
In defeat, Droga Phintanilyo stepped up to the mic, saying 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.

Event: NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Burns drops his hands momentarily and McCoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
McCoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Burns has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, McCoy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by McCoy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McCoy lands a nice forearm strike.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McCoy is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Burns is rocked!
Burns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can McCoy finish him?
Burns is not content to let McCoy control the position.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
McCoy grinds an elbow into Burns's temple.
Burns is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
McCoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCoy working the head with strikes.
Burns gets back to half guard.
McCoy controlling the pace.
McCoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Burns is looking to improve his position.
McCoy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
McCoy moves nicely into side control.
Burns is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCoy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns gets full guard.#T4#
McCoy with a nice head shot there.
McCoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
McCoy lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Burns working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCoy has passed into half guard!
McCoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns!
McCoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
McCoy cracks Burns with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy McCoy!
A victorious Willy McCoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Lee. #TD2#
Lee gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Smith controlling the action here.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Smith 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.#T1##SUB2#
Lee is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Smith has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Lee is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Andre Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2024

#R1#
Smith slips a straight right by Timo.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith defending well as Timo loads up on a big left hand.
Timo throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith tries to clinch up but Timo circles away and keeps his distance.
Timo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timo is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Timo circles away and we're back to standing.
Timo misses with an uppercut.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Andre Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to clinch there but Timo circles away.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timo throws out the jab. #TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.#T1#
Smith is fighting to break Timo's control of his arms but Timo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Timo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Timo is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Timo is throwing a few token shots, despite Smith being in side control.
Timo is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith working away.
Timo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A control attempt from Timo but he's now mounted!
Timo can't escape the position.
Timo is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Timo is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Timo wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Timo looks winded!#T3#
Timo working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Timo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith tries to control but Timo wriggling away. #SUB#
Smith throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Timo has his hands clasped together but Smith breaks the hold and Timo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1#
Furgenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruan defends it nicely.#CL2#
Ruan clinches up with Furgenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Furgenson.
Furgenson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Furgenson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruan is leaning against Furgenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Furgenson misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Ruan successfully pulls guard. #T1##SU#
Furgenson gets to his feet - Ruan follows without any prompting.
Furgenson avoids the head kick by Ruan.
Furgenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deandre Furgenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furgenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furgenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Furgenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Furgenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ruan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Furgenson's waist but Furgenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruan off to one side.
Furgenson looks for a takedown but Ruan sprawls well.
Ruan is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Furgenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furgenson.
A low kick from Furgenson misses
and Ruan counters with a three punch combo that has Furgenson backing up. Furgenson nods at Ruan to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Ruan lands a high kick!
Furgenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruan counters with a series of strikes. Furgenson will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furgenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Furgenson.
Furgenson is breathing heavily.
Furgenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruan as he avoids it easily.
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruan throws a head kick that Furgenson semi-blocks.
Ruan lands with an uppercut that bounces Furgenson off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Furgenson with a poor takedown
and Ruan counters with a left and a right that stings Furgenson.
Ruan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruan scores with a head kick.
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
Furgenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruan scores with a head kick.
Furgenson misses with a head kick.
Furgenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Furgenson is looking for a counter combo.
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Ruan lands but Furgenson takes it in his stride.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Furgenson throws a head kick but Ruan moves out of range.
Furgenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Furgenson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ruan drives through with a takedown into Furgenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jicheng Ruan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Furgenson darts in looking for a takedown but Ruan gets double underhooks and turns Furgenson into the cage.
Furgenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruan.
Furgenson tries to pull guard but Ruan holds him up against the cage and eventually Furgenson drops back down to his feet.
Furgenson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruan stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Furgenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furgenson has Ruan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ruan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Furgenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ruan gets control of Furgenson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ruan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Furgenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furgenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruan holds on and takes a little breather.
Furgenson won't allow Ruan to sweep him here.
Furgenson prevents Ruan from getting back to his feet.
Ruan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Furgenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruan's head.
Ruan pulls Furgenson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruan throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruan misses with a head kick.
Ruan lands a head kick!
Furgenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruan counters with a left and a right that stings Furgenson. #T3#
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Furgenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruan scores with a kick to the body.
Ruan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Furgenson. #TD2#
Ruan drives through with a takedown into Furgenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Furgenson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruan is pushing down on Furgenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Furgenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruan has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ruan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ruan throws a head kick that Furgenson semi-blocks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furgenson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruan counters with a three punch combo that has Furgenson backing up. Furgenson nods at Ruan to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jicheng Ruan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Furgenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Furgenson blocks a head kick by Ruan.
Furgenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruan was well out of range. Poor timing from Furgenson.
Ruan scores with a head kick.
Ruan throws a sloppy head kick and Furgenson moves out of range easily.
Furgenson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgenson looks for a takedown but Ruan sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Ruan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
A head kick by Furgenson misses
and Ruan counters with a three punch combo that has Furgenson backing up. Furgenson nods at Ruan to acknowledge the strikes.
Furgenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruan tries to sprawl out of it but Furgenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Furgenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Furgenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Furgenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jicheng Ruan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruan lands a high kick! #T2#
Furgenson blocks a head kick by Ruan.
Furgenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Furgenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ruan throws a series of strikes that have Furgenson backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruan throws a one two combo.
Furgenson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Furgenson misses
and Ruan counters with a head kick. That will keep Furgenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furgenson.#T3#
Ruan scores with a head kick.
Furgenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Furgenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruan lands a high kick!
Ruan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Furgenson shoots in for a takedown but Ruan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ruan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Furgenson is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Ruan moves into the clinch.
Ruan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Furgenson fails to land. #BC2#
Ruan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ruan rushes Furgenson and presses him up against the cage.
Ruan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruan obliges.
Ruan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Furgenson looking to slow down the pace here.
Deandre Furgenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jicheng Ruan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Furgenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hamilton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Furgenson's guard.
Hamilton is pushing down on Furgenson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Furgenson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hamilton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hamilton works his way into side control.
Furgenson is trying to improve his position.
Hamilton advances nicely into full mount.
Furgenson is looking to get to half guard.
Hamilton controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Hamilton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Furgenson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hamilton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamilton wants to take Furgenson's back here but Furgenson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Hamilton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Furgenson has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T1#
Hamilton controlling from the full mount.
Hamilton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Furgenson for as long as he can get away with.
Furgenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Furgenson wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hamilton has hold of Furgenson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Furgenson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hamilton wants to take Furgenson's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furgenson is trying to escape the mount.
Furgenson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SUB#
Hamilton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Furgenson is on top in guard.
Furgenson stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hamilton wants to improve his position but instead Furgenson has moved into half guard.
Hamilton manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Hamilton seems keen to control Furgenson's posture.
Furgenson stopping the sweep attempt from Hamilton.#SUB#
Hamilton is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Hamilton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamilton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hamilton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamilton has control of Furgenson's left arm, preventing Furgenson from doing any damage.
Hamilton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furgenson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Hamilton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Hamilton has Furgenson up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Hamilton has clasped his hands together around Furgenson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Hamilton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hamilton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hamilton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Furgenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hamilton working away.#T1##SUB#
Hamilton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Furgenson, who protects the arm well.
Hamilton working away.#SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura but Furgenson is defending well.
Furgenson is looking to regain half guard here but Hamilton keeps moving and retains side control.
Furgenson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hamilton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Hamilton happy to just control the position for now.
Hamilton moves into full mount!
Hamilton moves to back control.
Furgenson is breathing heavily.
Hamilton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T3##SUB#
Furgenson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hamilton. #SUB#
Hamilton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Furgenson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Hamilton sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Furgenson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lincoln Hamilton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2024

#R1#
Furgenson shoots for a takedown but Bisht saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Furgenson misses with a body kick.
Furgenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bisht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Furgenson takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Bisht.
Furgenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bisht defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisht lands the left hand.
Furgenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bisht swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furgenson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Furgenson!
The fight stays on the outside here - Furgenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bisht circles away from the clinch attempt.
Furgenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bisht leaves Furgenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Furgenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Bisht.
Furgenson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Furgenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bisht.
Furgenson fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Bisht on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Bisht lands a jab to Furgenson's midsection.
Furgenson is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Bisht coming out on top.
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!
Furgenson takes one to the side of the head.
Kajal Bisht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisht goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bisht lands a jab.
Bisht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bisht lands a nice hook to Furgenson's body. Furgenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Bisht and sends Furgenson crashing to the mat! Bisht follows him down to the mat - Furgenson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Furgenson is rocked!
Furgenson wants to control but Bisht passes into side.
Oh Furgenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Bisht decides to stand up, so the ref orders Furgenson to his feet.
Furgenson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bisht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furgenson doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Bisht scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bisht.
Bisht ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bisht lands a nice shot that snaps Furgenson's head back.
Bisht getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bisht changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Furgenson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bisht getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bisht scores with a jab to the head.
Bisht walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Furgenson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bisht swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Furgenson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajal Bisht!
A victorious Kajal Bisht thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Musashi enables Muller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Musashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Muller stands up from Musashi's guard - Muller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
Musashi moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.#TD2#
Muller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Musashi is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Muller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Musashi, up you get! #TD2#
Muller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Musashi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Muller stands up.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Musashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Musashi wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Muller. #CL#
Musashi forces Muller back against the cage and clinches.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Musashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Musashi prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Muller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Musashi has him pressed against the cage.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Muller blocking some punches.
Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller looking for a takedown.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Photon Muller.
Musashi stops a takedown attempt from Muller.
Musashi lands with a light punch inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Musashi is defending well.
Muller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Musashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller wants to break free but Musashi has control.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Muller is trying to break free.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller is looking for a takedown.
Musashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller tries to circle away but Musashi has him pinned against the cage.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Muller wants to break free but Musashi has control.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Muller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.
Musashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muller's efforts to push away.
Muller is trying to break free.
Muller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Musashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Musashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
Muller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Musashi moves into the clinch.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi has him pressed against the cage.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi prevents Muller from breaking the clinch.
Muller is looking for a takedown.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller wants to break free but Musashi has control.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Musashi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi 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##TD2#
Muller looking to score a takedown here. Musashi is defending well but Muller drives through and ends up in Musashi's guard.#SU2#
Muller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musashi avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Musashi clinches up against the cage.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyamoto Musashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muller is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller wants a takedown.
Muller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Photon Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Musashi.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller can't break the clinch.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller is looking to break free of the clinch but Musashi has double underhooks.
Muller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Musashi gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt. #T2#
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller wants to get back to striking at distance but Musashi won't allow it.
Musashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Musashi after a bit of a struggle.
Muller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Musashi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling him.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller wants a takedown.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Musashi gets underhooks to prevent Muller's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Musashi.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Musashi prevents Muller from breaking the clinch.
Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muller.
Muller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Musashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries to break free but Musashi pushes him back against the cage.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller wants a takedown but no success here.
Musashi has Muller pressed against the cage, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Musashi has Muller pressed against the cage, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Musashi darts in and clinches Muller up against the cage.
Muller is trying to push Musashi away but Musashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi keeps control of Muller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Musashi misses with the head strike.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Muller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muller is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller has Musashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Musashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller is working for takedown but Musashi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyamoto Musashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Photon Muller.#T1#
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi has him pressed against the cage.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musashi pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller tries to score a body lock takedown but Musashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muller wants to get back to striking at distance but Musashi won't allow it.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Musashi prevents it.
Musashi stops a takedown attempt from Muller.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A short left from Musashi.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short right from Musashi on the inside.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Muller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Musashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Musashi.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
A short right from Musashi.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Muller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Musashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling him.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller is trying to push Musashi away but Musashi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Musashi lands with a left to the head.
Musashi lands a right hand. #T3#
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Musashi is controlling him.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Musashi lands an uppercut.
Musashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muller is trying to drag Musashi to the mat but Musashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muller wants to take the fight to the mat but Musashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Musashi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Muller working hard to break the clinch.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Musashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Musashi working aggressively here.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Muller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Musashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Musashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Musashi lands with a right to the head.
Muller tries to score a body lock takedown but Musashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Musashi scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Photon Muller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyamoto Musashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Musashi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2024

#R1#
McKenna pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McKenna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
McKenna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but McKenna is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns won't allow McKenna to sweep him here. #T1#
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKenna missing with punches from the bottom.
Burns moves into full mount! McKenna won't be happy about that!
McKenna wants to get back to his feet.
McKenna is trying desperately to improve position.
McKenna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Burns has hold of McKenna's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McKenna manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McKenna is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Burns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McKenna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McKenna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McKenna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Burns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McKenna rolls with it to try and escape but Burns cranks on the arm and McKenna is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Burns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Furgenson back into the cage.
Furgenson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Furgenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Furgenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Furgenson tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Furgenson avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Furgenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Lopez has Furgenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Furgenson tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lopez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Lopez jumps guard. #T1#
Lopez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Furgenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Furgenson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopez pulls Furgenson in close to prevent any damage.
Lopez throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Furgenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Furgenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Furgenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Furgenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.#TD2#
Lopez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Furgenson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lopez manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Lopez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Furgenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furgenson wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez moves into full mount! Furgenson won't be happy about that!
Lopez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lopez working the ground and pound effectively.
Furgenson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lopez controlling his opponent.
Lopez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Furgenson is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furgenson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lopez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Numba Lopez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lopez looks for a takedown but Furgenson sprawls well.#CL#
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Furgenson. Furgenson maintains the clinch.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Furgenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Furgenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Deandre Furgenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Numba Lopez.
Furgenson tries for a takedown but Lopez manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Furgenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Furgenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lopez thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgenson tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Furgenson drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Furgenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Furgenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Furgenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Furgenson keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Furgenson has wrist control.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Furgenson is retaining full guard.
Lopez pushing down on Furgenson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lopez controlling the action here.#SUB#
Furgenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lopez pulls his head out easily. #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.
Lopez passes to full mount!
Numba Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lopez content just to control the position here.
Lopez landing strikes from the mount and Furgenson is in trouble! #SUB2#
Lopez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lopez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3##SUB2#
Lopez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lopez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lopez thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Lopez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Furgenson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Lopez is landing with some decent strikes but Furgenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Furgenson wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Furgenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lopez controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Numba Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Lopez tries to get set, Furgenson tries to push him back and clinch up but Lopez manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Furgenson as Lopez shoots in.#TD2#
Lopez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lopez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lopez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Furgenson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Furgenson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Furgenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furgenson parries the strikes from Lopez easily there. Lopez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Furgenson to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Furgenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Furgenson struggling a bit here.
Lopez advances nicely into full mount.
Furgenson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lopez raining down shots from the mount!
Lopez controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Lopez looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine from mount but Furgenson is having none of it.
Lopez content just to control the position here.
Lopez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Furgenson to take his back!#T3#
Furgenson wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for the choke but no joy.
Lopez controlling from the back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Deandre Furgenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Numba Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Lopez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Numba Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numba Lopez!

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