Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 402 - Cleever Vs Morgan
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Paysley tries to keep at a distance but Kawiwasulu has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Kawiwasulu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kawiwasulu postures up in Paysley's guard and throws a big left but Paysley blocks it.
Kawiwasulu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawiwasulu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paysley 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.
Kawiwasulu postures up in Paysley's guard and throws a big left but Paysley blocks it.
Kawiwasulu throws an elbow that misses. Paysley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawiwasulu's guard. Nice move by Paysley!#REVB#
Kawiwasulu wants to stand but Paysley is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paysley stopping the sweep attempt from Kawiwasulu.
Paysley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paysley stands and throws Kawiwasulu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Paysley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2#
Paysley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kawiwasulu's guard.
Paysley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.
Paysley won't allow Kawiwasulu to sweep him here.
Kawiwasulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kawiwasulu being controlled here, momentarily.
Kawiwasulu 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.
Paysley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paysley passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Paysley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paysley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SU2#
Paysley decides to stand back up. #CL#
Kawiwasulu has closed the distance and engaged Paysley in a clinch. #TD#
Kawiwasulu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paysley moves into full guard.
Paysley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is posturing up here but Paysley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kawiwasulu tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kawiwasulu has to tap! Slick submission there by Paysley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Lacplesis throws a shot to the body.
House misses with a few strikes there.
House walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
House throws a lazy head kick
and Lacplesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
House swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lacplesis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and House has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from House and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House swinging wildly here.
Lacplesis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Lacplesis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on House's face as he tries to break the clinch.
House wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacplesis keeps control of House as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Lacplesis stalls.
House is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that House has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
House is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
House wants to get back to striking at distance but Lacplesis won't allow it. #BC#
House breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
House lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
House throws a series of punches but Lacplesis avoids them all with ease.
House fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
House misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis looks to land a combination but House avoids it well.
House takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
House ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
House misses with a series of wild punches.
House falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacplesis counters with a slapping leg kick.
House moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
House misses with a double jab.
House lands with a kick to the ribs.
House tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lacplesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacplesis with a nice calf kick.#T3#
House swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lacplesis counters with a head kick. That will keep House thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
House with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacplesis to score with a decent uppercut.
House throws a right and a left that Lacplesis avoids nicely.
Lacplesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
House misses with a few strikes there.
House looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
House lands with an uppercut that bounces Lacplesis off the cage and back into range.
Lacplesis throws a low kick, looking for House's leg but House calmly moves out of range.
House seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
House throws a sloppy head kick
and Lacplesis counters with a right hand to the body.
House on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
House working hard to break the clinch.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
House breaks the clinch.
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lacplesis counter with a right hand.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
House walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Lacplesis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lacplesis tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacplesis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by House.
Sean House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
House swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
House moves out of range of the leg kick from Lacplesis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
House on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacplesis clobbers House with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
House throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. House ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
House throws a series of punches but Lacplesis avoids them all with ease.
Lacplesis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
House throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.
House throws a nice looking combination but Lacplesis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacplesis misses.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised House's leg. House is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sean House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacplesis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
House wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
House manages to break the clinch.
House takes a jab right on the kisser.
House tries to clinch there but Lacplesis circles away.
It seemed like Lacplesis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
House misses with a series of wild punches.
House connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
House swinging wildly here.
House lands a jab.
Lacplesis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacplesis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lacplesis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and House has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
House looks to land a combination but Lacplesis avoids it well.
House is looking to clinch but Lacplesis is avoiding it.
Lacplesis slips a jab and a cross from House.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but House manages to avoid it.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacplesis scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped House in his tracks. #T2#
House misses with a double jab.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Lacplesis tries to keep at a distance but House has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
House wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House is trying to force a seperation but Lacplesis has the dominant position.
House wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
House breaks the clinch.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed House momentarily.
Lacplesis slips a jab and a cross from House.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
House throws an off balance right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a good low kick that House was not able to check.
House takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacplesis stuns House with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from House. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
House misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Lacplesis. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis connects with the punch.
Lacplesis connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#House is rocked!
Lacplesis is looking to slow House down with leg kicks.
Oh House is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
House misses with a double jab.
House seems to have got his legs back now.
Lacplesis swats away the attempt to clinch by House.
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacplesis circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Lacplesis throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as House stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lacplesis follows into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Lacplesis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
House tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacplesis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and House has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
House moves forwards but Lacplesis connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4##CL#
House pushes Lacplesis up against the cage in a clinch.
House wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
House misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis keeps control of House as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis. #BC#
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis works House's body with a nice hook.
Lacplesis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.
Lacplesis steps in with a hook that catches House right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lacplesis follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! House looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to bigger and better things I guess'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.
Hoover tries to break free but Hogan pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoover comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
A big left from Hogan misses.
As Hogan looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Hogan just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Hogan moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Hoover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogan jabs Hoover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogan swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range. #T1#
Hogan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoover, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Hoover clinches up against the cage.
Hogan avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoover.
A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land.
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Hoover. #BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hogan clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Hogan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Hoover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Hoover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hogan tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogan misses with a body shot
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoover circles away. #CL2#
Hogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoover tries to break the clinch but Hogan is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Hoover counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Hogan clinches up with Hoover and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch.
Jaxson Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoover slips a straight right by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Hoover lands a stunning uppercut that sends Hogan to the mat! #ROC#Hogan is rocked!
Hoover content to control rather than advance.
Hogan is still in real trouble! Can Hoover finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hogan is trying to reverse the position but instead Hoover has taken his back - oops!
Hoover trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hogan doesn't escape.
Hoover seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hogan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoover has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hogan seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Hogan is trying to get back to his feet but Hoover has full control of the position and if anything, Hogan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hoover has good solid back control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoover'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.
Hogan is trying to stand back up.
Hoover just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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 Danny Hoover will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hogan misses the body punch
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hogan misses with a hook. Hoover ducked under it nicely.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Hogan tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hoover. Those never looked like landing.
Hoover throws a shot to the body.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Hoover counters with a series of strikes. Hogan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hogan thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hoover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
Hogan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2#
Hogan moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC2#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan takes a swing at Hoover's ribcage but misses.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoover's head.
Danny Hoover is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Hoover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hogan cracks Hoover with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan throws an off balance right hand
and Hoover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoover misses with a double jab. #T2#
Hogan misses with a body punch
and Hoover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoover keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Hogan.
Hogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Hoover with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hogan rushes Hoover and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hoover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
Hogan misses the body punch
and Hoover counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Hogan to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Hoover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Hoover!

Event: TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Yama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yama.
Yama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Yama drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage. #TD2#
Yama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yama defends it well.
Yama gets full guard.#SUB2#
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama pulls Gracie in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Yama won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Yama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yama is one step ahead there.
Yama pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Yama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard. #T4#
Yama looking for a sweep. Not yet Yama, not yet.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T5#
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yama controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie pushes down on Yama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Yama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Yama prevents Gracie from improving position. #T6#
Yama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yama defending well though.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Yama is defending it quite comfortably.
Yama wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Yama is trying to control but can't.
Yama keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Gracie working Yama over with strikes.
Yama is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yama's guard. #REVR#
Yama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it. #T8#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Yama trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T9##SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yama is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yama has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Yama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Yama has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Yama controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass.
Yama trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie pulls Yama in close to his closed guard and prevents Yama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yama advances to half guard.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yama lands with a punch from half guard.
Yama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Yama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yama. #SUB2#
Yama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Yama eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is not content to let Yama control the position.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie controls Yama momentarily but Yama frees himself.
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Yama is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T5#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Yama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yama stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yama lands a nice forearm strike. #T6#
Gracie prevents Yama from moving into mount.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Yama has mounted him!
Yama lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yama cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yama postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gracie badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yama around the waist but Yama pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yama is the winner by TKO! Yama jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yama!
A relieved looking Kotetsu Yama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Paysley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Stroker gets caught napping as Paysley dives in and scores a takedown. Stroker manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Stroker has his foot on Paysley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paysley works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Paysley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paysley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stroker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paysley defends well.
Paysley is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stroker has his foot on Paysley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paysley works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Paysley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paysley stopping the sweep attempt from Stroker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paysley passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paysley is pressing down on Stroker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stroker is holding on for now.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Paysley is trying to control. Stroker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paysley lands strikes from half guard.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Paysley not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroker is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroker is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Nice strikes from Paysley there. #SUB2#
Stroker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Paysley connects with a nice short shot to Stroker's temple.
Stroker is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Paysley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stroker is trying to control but can't.
Paysley is keen to just control but Stroker is a slippery customer.
Stroker is looking for a sweep. Paysley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paysley passes to full mount! #T4#
Stroker working to try and regain half guard.
Stroker tries to lock up and control but Paysley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stroker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paysley lands a nice shot to the head.
Stroker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paysley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stroker wants to control but Paysley is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paysley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stroker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paysley's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilt Paysley!

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hoover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nye throws a big counter combination but Hoover scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Nye moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoover tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover throws a right hand that Nye ducks under and follows up with a left that Nye also avoids with ease.
Nye slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nye throws a series of punches but Hoover avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nye misses with a two punch combination.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nye as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Nye swinging wildly here.
Nye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Hoover stalks Nye and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nye's face. Nye staggers backwards, shaken.
Hoover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nye tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away. #TD2#
Hoover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nye to the mat! Nye manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Nye uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoover keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nye drives through and clinches with Hoover against the cage.
Hoover avoids a wild elbow strike from Nye.
Hoover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nye has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hoover breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Hobert Nye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.
Nye slips a jab and a cross from Hoover.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nye sprawls well. Nye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoover gets slowly back to his feet.
Nye throws a series of punches but Hoover moves out of range.
Nye defending well as Hoover loads up on a big left hand.
Nye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nye.
Nye misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Nye connects with a solid leg kick.
Nye throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Hoover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Nye sprawls well.
Hoover blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Hoover does no damage. #CL#
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC#
Nye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoover bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nye's head.
Hoover closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Nye closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Hoover.#BC2#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hoover throws a right and a left that Nye avoids nicely. #CL#
Nye takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Hoover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoover misses with a combination #CL#
and Nye counters by clinching up.
Nye is trying to break free.#BC#
Nye manages to break the clinch.
Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Nye's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Nye swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Hoover counters with a crisp one two that drops Nye! Hoover thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nye to his feet! Nye is in big trouble!#ROC2#Nye is rocked!
Nye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Nye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoover catches Nye with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Nye forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hoover!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024

#R1#
Kovacs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Oliveira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Kovacs.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kovacs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Oliveira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovacs misses with a low kick as Oliveira jumps back.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovacs as he connects with a hook.
Kovacs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Kovacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Oliveira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliveira is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Kovacs misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kovacs with a nice cross.
Kovacs connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira defending well as Kovacs loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Kovacs is quick to defend against it.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Kovacs.
Oliveira throws a quick counter head kick but Kovacs was just out of range.
A big left from Kovacs misses. #T4#
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacs.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kovacs lunges at Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliveira's hand.
A swing and a miss from Kovacs.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kovacs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovacs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.#T1#
Oliveira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kovacs.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Kovacs lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliveira off the cage and back into range.
Kovacs lands an overhand right.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Kovacs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacs loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by Kovacs and move into the clinch.
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs misses with a looping left.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovacs misses with a few strikes there.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovacs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira slips a jab from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovacs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Oliveira might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Kovacs throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Kovacs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kovacs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Kovacs was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Oliveira moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Kovacs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oliveira moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kovacs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Kovacs was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Kovacs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovacs throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kovacs misses the target.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Kovacs.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kovacs misses with a hook
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs misses with the combination.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Kovacs.
Kovacs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Kovacs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacs misses with a straight left.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Kovacs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kovacs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Kovacs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovacs just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Kovacs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs catches Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kovacs 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2024

#R1#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira throws a quick counter head kick but Jones was just out of range.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones wants to clinch
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Ze Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones connects with a right hand. Oliveira shakes it off.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.#T3##TD2#
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliveira to the ground. Jones is now in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oliveira tries to escape but Jones is in control.
A lull in the action here as Jones stalls from top position.
Oliveira tries to control but Jones manages to take his back.#T4##SUB2#
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jones.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is not going to allow Oliveira to sit and survive in this position.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Jones on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oliveira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jones missing with strikes.
Oliveira covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Jones has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jones punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oliveira slips under a jab.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oliveira because Jones loaded up on that one.
Jones tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away. #T2#
Jones is trying to control here but Oliveira has managed to regain half guard.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliveira?
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones controlling from mount.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Oliveira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Oliveira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oliveira to the mat. Oliveira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is looking to escape.
Jones is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones prevents Oliveira from standing back up. #SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Jones 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.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones is looking to stall here but Oliveira recovers full guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown #CL#
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oliveira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliveira is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Ze Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
A very excited looking Kevin Jones 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: TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Berluscrawny throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berluscrawny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie won't allow Berluscrawny to get back to his feet.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berluscrawny wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Berluscrawny misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Berluscrawny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berluscrawny wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Berluscrawny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Berluscrawny scores with a four punch combination!
Berluscrawny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berluscrawny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berluscrawny misses with a head kick.
Berluscrawny throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berluscrawny's guard.
Berluscrawny is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Berluscrawny's head but Berluscrawny avoids it well.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Berluscrawny is avoiding damage well.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Berluscrawny is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Berluscrawny sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
Berluscrawny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Berluscrawny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Berluscrawny's head but Berluscrawny avoids it well.
Gracie prevents Berluscrawny from escaping the position.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Berluscrawny is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berluscrawny is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Berluscrawny is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat. #T4#
Gracie prevents Berluscrawny from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berluscrawny has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berluscrawny is trying to get back to his feet.
Berluscrawny managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Berluscrawny is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Berluscrawny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Berluscrawny avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie. #T5#
Berluscrawny is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berluscrawny keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We've been informed that Berluscrawny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berluscrawny is trying to buck Gracie off.#SUB#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Berluscrawny looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Berluscrawny is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Berluscrawny can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralfe Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ralfe Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lester throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lester misses with a hook
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Lester.
We've been hearing reports that Oliveira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Lester lands with an overhand left.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lester's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliveira under the eye.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Oliveira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2##CL2#
Lester gets a clinch.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lester into the cage.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lester is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lester tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Lester pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ze Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira. #T3#
Lester is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester misses with a double jab
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Oliveira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester tries to clinch up.
Oliveira throws a quick counter head kick but Lester was just out of range.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lester misses with a hook
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Lester throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lester has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester misses with a hook
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Lester.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lester misses with a body punch
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Lester.
Oliveira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lester.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Lester just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOliveira.
Lester works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Lester does no damage.
Lester misses with a straight right. #T3#
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Lester.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a counter high kick but Lester was just alert enough to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lester misses its intended target. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lester throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Lester misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a single leg into guard. Lester didn't expect that.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lester misses with a body punch
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Lester misses
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira is working for takedown but Lester is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Oliveira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oliveira scores with punches from side control. #CUT#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The strikes coming from Oliveira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Oliveira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oliveira scoring with punches from side control.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT#The cut above Moe Lester's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oliveira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lester takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC#Lester is rocked!#CUT#Moe Lester's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moe Lester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ze Oliveira!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Douglas scores with a nice head shot.
Kuhaca really is a fat lump.
Kuhaca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Douglas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas misses the jab.
Kuhaca throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Douglas moves into the clinch.
Kuhaca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Douglas jumps guard but Kuhaca stands there with Douglas around his waist. Douglas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhaca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuhaca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Kuhaca.
Kuhaca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Douglas backs up against the cage. #T1#
Kuhaca throws a one two combo.
Kuhaca falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Douglas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Kuhaca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Douglas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuhaca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Douglas's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Douglas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuhaca misses with a combination
and Kuhaca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuhaca is breathing heavily.
Kuhaca throws a nice looking combination but Douglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Kuhaca gets caught flat footed, as Douglas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Douglas lands a couple of digs.
Douglas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Douglas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Douglas drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Douglas as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kuhaca screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Douglas! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Salvatore Douglas!
Salvatore Douglas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoover lands with a good body shot.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Lauzier moves out of range.
Hoover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lauzier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Lauzier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoover's hands.
Hoover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Hoover swings for the body but Lauzier moves out of range.
Hoover misses with a double jab
and Lauzier counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Hoover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel Lauzier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoover misses with a looping left.
Lauzier is looking to counter punch.
Hoover staying out of range there.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lauzier tries to avoid it but Hoover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lauzier to the ground. Lauzier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lauzier misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier throws out a powerful jab.
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Hoover moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier slips under a jab from Hoover.
Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a good jab.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Hoover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lauzier scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzier connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Hoover tries to counter with a clinch but Lauzier shakes him off and moves away.
Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily.
Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoover throws a counter combo.
Hoover defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.#T3#
Lauzier lands an overhand right.
Hoover slips a straight right by Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.#BC2#
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover swinging wildly here.
Hoover tries to move into range but Lauzier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Hoover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lauzier looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lauzier.
Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.#T4#
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover swings widly with a right hand
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Hoover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoover wants to clinch.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Hoover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover cracks Lauzier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoover stalks Lauzier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lauzier's face. Lauzier staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Lauzier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Lauzier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoover.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Hoover closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoover moves to clinch but Lauzier breaks away
and Lauzier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoover shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lauzier eats them both and turns towards Hoover to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Hoover.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but Lauzier gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage.
Gabriel Lauzier is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lauzier.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzier. No joy for Hoover on that attempt.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hoover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lauzier connects with a single shot there.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Lauzier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Lauzier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lauzier.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Hoover misses.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Lauzier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Lauzier had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoover. Hoover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Hoover ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauzier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Hoover.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Lauzier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoover just leaning against Lauzier, taking a breather. #BC2#
Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzier moves out of range easily.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Hoover walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzier.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzier keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauzier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat.
Lauzier is looking to counter punch.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.#T3#
Lauzier with a jab.
Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Lauzier finds it's target.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lauzier finds it's way through Hoover's defenses.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoover. Hoover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoover throws a right hand that Lauzier ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzier also avoids with ease.
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Hoover throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lauzier does it's job there.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lauzier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoover momentarily.
Hoover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoover misses with a straight left.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand.
Hoover misses with a low kick.
Hoover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hoover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Lauzier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Lauzier had a free shot at his head there.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoover lands a two punch combo.
Lauzier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Hoover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lauzier connects with a jab.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoover slips a straight right by Lauzier.
Hoover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.#T1#
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a good cross that connects.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Lauzier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
The crowd cheers as Lauzier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoover doesn't seem phased though.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Hoover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Hoover ducks down to avoid it.
Hoover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lauzier back to the cage. Hoover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lauzier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoover can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoover's head.
Nice shot lands for Lauzier.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab. #T2#
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier lunges at Hoover with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoover's hand.
Hoover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoover slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoover is looking for the big counter here.
Hoover tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoover moves away from the strike by Lauzier.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target.
Hoover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.#T3#
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoover misses.
Lauzier tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoover shoots in but Lauzier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabriel Lauzier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Lauzier misses with a looping right.
Hoover throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
No luck for Lauzier with that takedown attempt.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Hoover rushes Lauzier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoover tries to clinch there but Lauzier circles away.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Lauzier pushes him off.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover slips under a jab from Lauzier.#T4#
Hoover slips under a jab.
Lauzier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
A big right from Lauzier misses. #CL2#
Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Lauzier breaks from the clinch.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lauzier finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoover's head.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danny Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzier misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt
and Lauzier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier.
Hoover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lauzier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauzier, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Douglas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuhaca.
Kuhaca throws a combination that misses
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mlatimir Kuhaca has been cut.
Kuhaca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuhaca fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuhaca throws a head kick that misses.
Kuhaca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Douglas drops Kuhaca with a big left hand and mounts him. Kuhaca is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Douglas working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kuhaca looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Douglas! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Salvatore Douglas!
Salvatore Douglas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2024

#R1#
Larkin lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection.
Larkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larkin.
Larkin connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Larkin misses
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliveira's head.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by Larkin and move into the clinch.#T1#
Larkin misses with an uppercut
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Larkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Oliveira slips a straight right by Larkin.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Larkin throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Larkin thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
Larkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin lands with a right hand. #T3#
Larkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira throws a quick counter head kick but Larkin was just out of range.
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larkin.
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Larkin.
Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Larkin tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Larkin delivers a nice body kick.
Larkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larkin throws a front kick that sends Oliveira stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Larkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Larkin lands a front kick.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira is looking to counter with head kicks.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin lands with a kick to the temple. Oliveira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Larkin works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Larkin swinging wildly here.
Oliveira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larkin throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larkin.
Larkin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Larkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Larkin!#REVB#
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Larkin is proving a slippery customer.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larkin controls the pace.
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.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard. #T3#
Oliveira wants to control but Larkin passes into side.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Larkin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Larkin controlling the position.
Larkin moves into full mount!
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin prevents Oliveira from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin connects with a leg kick.
Larkin throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oliveira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Larkin throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Larkin misses with a left hand
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.#T2#
Donk. Larkin catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.
Larkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larkin feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Larkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larkin scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin scores with a jab.
Larkin connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin throws a chopping leg kick but Oliveira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Oliveira takes one to the side of the head.
Donnie Larkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larkin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Larkin avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Ze Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larkin 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!
After the fight, Donnie Larkin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 381- Escalante Vs Anderson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Paysley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lykmekov to the ground. Paysley is now in Lykmekov's guard.
Lykmekov is pulling down on Paysley's head. It's preventing any offense from Paysley, at least for the moment.
Lykmekov is trying to control the position but Paysley postures up.
Paysley forces his way into half guard.
Lykmekov is trying to maintain the position but Paysley is very close to passing his half guard.
Lykmekov is controlling Paysley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov wants to improve his position but Paysley is controlling well.
Lykmekov misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Lykmekov trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Paysley seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Paysley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paysley is trying to control. Lykmekov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lykmekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lykmekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paysley is fending him off so far but Lykmekov persists. Nope, Paysley circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Lykmekov moves into the clinch.
Paysley tries to break the clinch but Lykmekov is controlling the position.
Paysley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lykmekov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2##TD2#
Lykmekov pulls guard.
Lykmekov trying to control the position.
Lykmekov has control of Paysley's left arm, preventing Paysley from doing any damage.
Paysley is stalling in the full guard.
Lykmekov controls Paysley momentarily but Paysley frees himself.
Paysley stops Lykmekov from standing up. #T3#
Lykmekov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lykmekov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Paysley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Paysley wants to pass the guard but Lykmekov is defending well.
Paysley works his way into full mount!
Paysley tries to control but Lykmekov wriggling away.
Lykmekov wants to control but Paysley is having none of it.
Paysley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4##SUB#
Paysley has isolated one of Lykmekov's arms. Lykmekov looking to fight him off but Paysley twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

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

#R1##TD2#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoover on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoover's guard now, I'm sure.
James won't allow Hoover to get back to his feet.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to advance position but Hoover has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
James tries to hold on but Hoover postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working to get back to half guard.
Hoover content just to control the position here. #T1#
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
James has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hoover wants to stand but James is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James working to try and regain half guard.
James holds on, trying desperately to control.#T2#
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James tries to hold on but Hoover postures up.
Hoover wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
James tries to hold on but Hoover pushes him away. #T3##SU#
Hoover get's back to his feet.
James misses with an uppercut.
Hoover misses with a wild body shot.
Hoover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from James misses.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoover manages to avoid it.
Hoover attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
James avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Hoover clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoover tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position. #BC#
Hoover manages to break the clinch.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
It's a brutal combination of punches from Hoover! James is backing up but he can't get away as Hoover lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops James and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danny Hoover!

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Tolbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolbert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tolbert connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Tolbert digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Tolbert scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Tolbert counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Tolbert has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Tolbert moved away.
Tolbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Darren Tolbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Tolbert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Tolbert throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Tolbert throws a big shot that misses.
Tolbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolbert moves away.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Tolbert misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a hook but Tolbert avoids it easily.
Tolbert throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Tolbert misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Tolbert lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Tolbert connects with the punch.
Tolbert misses with a combination #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tolbert tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie trying to control but Tolbert is having none of it.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Tolbert is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tolbert to take his back!
Gracie is looking to control Tolbert but Tolbert is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie misses with punches from the back.
Gracie is not going to allow Tolbert to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Gracie misses with punches from the back.
Tolbert wants to escape the position.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie tightening his grip on Tolbert, looking for the choke.
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head.
Gracie lands a shot to the head.
Gracie is trying to stick to Tolbert's back but Tolbert is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tolbert.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Tolbert stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tolbert from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolbert is one step ahead there.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tolbert controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie 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.#T5#
Tolbert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tolbert defends well.
Tolbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Tolbert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Tolbert slips an elbow through the middle.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolbert is one step ahead there.
Tolbert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tolbert distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tolbert controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolbert throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Tolbert throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Tolbert moves away and avoids it.
Tolbert stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T7#
A big right from Tolbert misses.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Tolbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tolbert! But no joy.
Tolbert misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Tolbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolbert throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
A jab from Tolbert misses.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tolbert scores with a hook.
Tolbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Tolbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T8#
Tolbert avoids a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tolbert. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Tolbert cracks Gracie with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gracie tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tolbert pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gracie is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Tolbert!
Darren Tolbert thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 371 - Ninja Vs Brown
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kawiwasulu forces Paysley back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Kawiwasulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paysley backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Kawiwasulu tightens his grip and picks Paysley up, before dumping him to the ground. Paysley manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawiwasulu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paysley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kawiwasulu's guard. #REVB#
Kawiwasulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kawiwasulu wants to sweep but no luck.
Paysley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kawiwasulu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kawiwasulu tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawiwasulu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kawiwasulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paysley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kawiwasulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Paysley stands and steps away. Kawiwasulu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paysley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paysley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kawiwasulu counters with a straight right hand.
Paysley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paysley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2##TD#
Kawiwasulu 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.

Paysley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Paysley is looking to control Kawiwasulu's arms but Kawiwasulu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paysley has his back to the cage. #TD#
Kawiwasulu wants the takedown. Paysley is fighting it off but Kawiwasulu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Paysley's guard against the cage.
Kawiwasulu won't allow Paysley to get back to his feet.
Paysley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Paysley 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. #SU2#
Paysley gets to his feet. Kawiwasulu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kawiwasulu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#That has opened up Wilt Paysley's cut even more.
Kawiwasulu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Paysley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paysley.
Kawiwasulu is breathing heavily.
Kawiwasulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paysley controls the pace.
Kawiwasulu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paysley on the ground.
Kawiwasulu wants to control the position but Paysley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Paysley stalling.
Kawiwasulu trying to control from the bottom.
Kawiwasulu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paysley content to control rather than advance.
Kawiwasulu wants to improve his position but Paysley is controlling well.
Paysley is taking a breather. Kawiwasulu 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.
Paysley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kawiwasulu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SU2#
Paysley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Paysley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawiwasulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paysley moves out of range of the leg kick from Kawiwasulu.#CL#
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Paysley decides to pull guard.
Kawiwasulu is fighting to break Paysley's control of his arms but Paysley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kawiwasulu is looking to work some ground and pound but Paysley has wrist control.
Kawiwasulu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paysley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paysley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawiwasulu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Paysley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES#
Kawiwasulu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Paysley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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 Amaru Kawiwasulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilt Paysley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Paysley tries to clinch up.
Kawiwasulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paysley doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Kawiwasulu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Kawiwasulu is posturing up here but Paysley has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kawiwasulu tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kawiwasulu has to tap! Slick submission there by Paysley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!

Event: NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Hoover lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.#CL#
Hoover clinches.
Lawson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoover closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#Lawson is rocked!#CL#
Hoover takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoover lands an elbow that stopped Lawson in his tracks for a moment.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoover finish him?#BC#
Hoover's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hoover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawson napping and manages to drive through 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!
Lawson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoover wants to stand but Lawson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Hoover wants to get up but he can't break Lawson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Hoover decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lawson, up you get!
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Lawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoover avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danny Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoover punishes Lawson's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawson looks winded!#CL#
Hoover takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hoover breaks from the clinch.
Lawson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoover is fending him off so far but Lawson persists. Nope, Hoover circles away and we're back to standing.
Danny Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lawson.#T2#
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover lands with a right that hurts Lawson. Lawson looks to clinch but Hoover throws a short knee that drops Lawson. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Danny Hoover!

Event: TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Norseson cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norseson throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norseson scores with a nice right hand.
Norseson throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Norseson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Norseson against the cage but Norseson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norseson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Norseson misses the shot to the body.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norseson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norseson misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Norseson had a free shot at his head there.
Norseson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Norseson scores with a jab to the head.
Norseson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Norseson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norseson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Hands Norseson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norseson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Norseson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Norseson sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Norseson avoids it this time.
Norseson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norseson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norseson misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Norseson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norseson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Norseson is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Norseson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralfe Gracie!
A victorious Ralfe Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Evans.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.#TD2#
Evans has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Evans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evans trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Evans is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T1##SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Evans pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans connects with a superb combination that knocks Gracie out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Evans before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Flash Evans!
A very excited looking Flash Evans 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.

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