Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024

#R1#
Hammer throws a chopping leg kick but Rikishii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rikishii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Rikishii stuffs the takedown attempt from Hammer. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Masanori Rikishii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Rikishii just misses with a punch to the body.
Rikishii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rikishii looks to land a body kick but Hammer moved away.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rikishii tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it. #TD#
Rikishii decides to pull guard. #T1#
Rikishii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer. #SUB#
Rikishii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammer pushing down on Rikishii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rikishii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer. #SUB2#
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura but Rikishii is defending well. #SU2#
Hammer stands up and beckons Rikishii to join him on the feet.
Rikishii tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
Rikishii moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Rikishii in a clinch.
Rikishii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rikishii looking for a takedown. #T3##TD2#
Hammer jumps guard and drags Rikishii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer pulls Rikishii in close to his closed guard and prevents Rikishii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rikishii wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Rikishii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
Rikishii wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rikishii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rikishii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammer is controlling Rikishii's posture.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rikishii trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rikishii closes the distance and clinches up with Hammer, looking for a takedown. Rikishii pushes Hammer against the cage but Hammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Rikishii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hammer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rikishii.
Hammer tries to break free but Rikishii pushes him back against the cage.
Rikishii is trying to pull guard but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Rikishii with a knee to the head.
Rikishii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammer looking for a takedown.
Hammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rikishii pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishii tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Rikishii lands a front kick.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rikishii tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Rikishii.
Masanori Rikishii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hammer.
Hammer shoots in for a double leg but Rikishii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Rikishii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rikishii dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rikishii after a bit of a struggle.
Hammer wants a takedown but no success here.
Rikishii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Rikishii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rikishii shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rikishii throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Rikishii feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Rikishii moves out of range of the body kick.
Rikishii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Rikishii.
Rikishii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt - Rikishii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rikishii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Rikishii moves into the clinch.
Hammer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rikishii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rikishii prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Rikishii can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Rikishii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rikishii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rikishii tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Rikishii successfully pulls guard.
Rikishii is striking off his back. Hammer thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rikishii won't allow Hammer to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rikishii looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masanori Rikishii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hammer fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.
Rikishii can't get the takedown.
Rikishii is trying to pull guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hammer digs a right hand into Rikishii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rikishii's gas tank.
Rikishii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rikishii to keep the fight standing.
Rikishii jumps guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masanori Rikishii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hammer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hammer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rikishii.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Rikishii is having none of it.
Hammer controlling the position.
Hammer is continuing to stall.
Rikishii wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Rikishii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hammer is proving hard to escape from.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Rikishii controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rikishii sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Hammer clinches up with Rikishii and pushes him back against the cage.
Rikishii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Rikishii breaks the clinch.
Hammer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rikishii tries to avoid it but Hammer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rikishii to the ground. Rikishii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rikishii is defended easily by Hammer.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Rikishii with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Rikishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Rikishii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rikishii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rikishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rikishii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Rikishii wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rikishii sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRikishii.
Rikishii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hammer is defended easily by Rikishii.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Rikishii keeps it at a distance.
As Hammer looks to move away, Rikishii throws a big counter combo but Hammer just gets out of the way.
Rikishii misses the shot to the body.
Rikishii throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Rikishii looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Rikishii.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MILF 49 Igwe vs Young
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Carpio tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Rios has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Carpio closes the distance and clinches.
Rios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carpio tries to land knees in the clinch but Rios avoids the damage to the body.
Carpio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Rios misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carpio.
Carpio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rios trying to land knees to the body.
Carpio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rios avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Carpio on the inside.
Rios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carpio to keep the fight standing.
Rios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carpio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rios misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carpio. #T1#
Carpio trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Carpio to work.
Carpio landing knees to the head.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
I was talking to Carpio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carpio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diego Carpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Rios.#CL#
Carpio clinches up with Rios and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Carpio.
A short right from Carpio on the inside.
Rios is trying to break free.
Carpio lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carpio obliges.
Rios takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rios looks winded!
Rios changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carpio fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2##CL#
Carpio clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Rios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carpio to keep the fight standing.
Rios takes a shot to the head.
Carpio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Carpio lands a left hand.
Carpio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rios up against the cage.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rios fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Carpio.
Carpio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Rios drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carpio pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Carpio clinches up with Rios and pushes him back against the cage.
Carpio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
A short left from Carpio.
Carpio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on Carpio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rios drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carpio is stalling here.
Carpio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rios's efforts to push away.
Carpio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rios lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Carpio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Carpio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carpio is pushing Rios up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carpio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Carpio with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carpio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carpio lands a knee to the body.
Rios jumps guard but Carpio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carpio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carpio scores with a shot to the side of Rios's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carpio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Carpio clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Rios successfully pulls guard.
Rios controls Carpio momentarily but Carpio frees himself.
Carpio wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rios is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carpio defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Carpio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rios working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpio wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rios trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego Carpio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carpio tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Rios misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Rios has Carpio up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carpio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rios creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carpio's defenses.
Carpio is stalling here.
Rios avoiding damage as Carpio throws knees to the body.
Carpio landing knees to the body.
Carpio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carpio is pushing Rios up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Carpio stalling against the cage.
Carpio gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diego Carpio.
Rios scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Carpio gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Carpio to work. #BC2#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carpio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Rios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carpio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carpio blocks a head kick by Rios.
Carpio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego Carpio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carpio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Carpio backs off Rios throws a huge counter combo but Carpio manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Rios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rios shoots in looking for a takedown but Carpio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carpio tries to counter by clinching up but Rios breaks away and moves out of range.
Rios looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carpio tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
And Rios tries to counter it with a takedown but Carpio pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Carpio rushes Rios and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carpio.
Carpio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios is trying to pull guard but Carpio has him pressed against the cage.
Diego Carpio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Rios.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rios backwards.
Carpio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carpio lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carpio.
Carpio connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Carpio dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rios drives through with a takedown into Carpio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carpio is looking to stand back up but Rios counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carpio.
Carpio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rios.
Carpio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rios is controlling him.
Rios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carpio's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carpio keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully. #T1#
Carpio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rios is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carpio tried to counter with a leg kick but Rios avoided it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carpio.#T2#
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.
Carpio tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Carpio closes the distance and pushes Rios back into the cage.
Carpio taking a breather. #TD2#
Rios lands a takedown into guard.
Carpio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rios is controlling him.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carpio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rios on the ground.
Rios stops Carpio from standing up. #T3#
Rios looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Carpio takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Rios drags the fight down to the ground.
Rios doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Rios is adopting a defensive guard.
Rios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rios is adopting a defensive guard.
Malakai Rios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpio trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malakai Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carpio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Carpio!

Event: MILF Championships 1
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Cordova wants to clinch.#TD#
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cordova napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordova is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cervantes working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Cervantes has an Americana. Cordova didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cervantes is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cervantes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miguel Cervantes!

Event: FCL - 25
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Horn enables Mayo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Horn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Horn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Horn keeping full guard, as Mayo tries to pass.
Horn keeping moving, preventing Mayo from controlling successfully.
Mayo won't allow Horn to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Horn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Horn wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mayo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horn sprawls well. Horn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayo gets slowly back to his feet.
Horn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horn lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Phillip Mayo has been cut.
Horn with a hook.
Jab by Horn.#T2##CL2#
Horn clinches.
Horn misses with the head strike.
Horn lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayo backwards.
Horn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phillip Mayo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Horn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Horn is pushing Mayo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horn as Mayo tries to tie him up.
Horn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horn lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Phillip Mayo's cut is getting worse.
Horn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Horn just leaning against Mayo, taking a breather.
Horn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayo is breathing heavily.
Horn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayo backwards.
Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Phillip Mayo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Horn lands a left hand.
Horn scores with a shoulder strike.
Horn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayo backwards.
Horn has Mayo pressed against the cage.
Horn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayo backwards. #ROC2#Mayo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn lands a left hand.
Horn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Mayo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horn lands a left hand.
Mayo takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Phillip Mayo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short right from Horn. #T4#
Horn pushes Mayo against the cage. Horn is working some dirty boxing. Horn pushes off with a quick right hook! Mayo goes down! Mayo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Horn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaycee Horn!
Jaycee Horn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 23
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Duncan throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Li goes for a double leg but Duncan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duncan continues to drive forward.
Duncan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Li 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.
Duncan is looking to stand up but Li isn't so interested in that idea.
Duncan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Li has passed into side control.
Duncan tries to escape but Li is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan taking a bit of punishment here - Li scoring with strikes.
Duncan tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
Li trying to control the position but Duncan is working away. #SUB2#
Li looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Duncan wants to get back to his feet.
Li controlling the position from side mount.
Li working away.
Duncan misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Duncan defending against the ground and pound.
Duncan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duncan tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
Li slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Duncan.
Duncan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Li tries to control but Duncan wriggling away.
Duncan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Duncan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Duncan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Duncan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Li prevents Duncan from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Duncan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duncan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duncan tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Li swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naoya Li!

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Featherweight
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Sackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Rios clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rios obliges.
Sackson wants to break free but Rios has control.
Rios is pushing Sackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rios pushes off an throws an elbow but Sackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rios.
Sackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rios misses with the head strike.
Rios tries for a takedown but Sackson manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sackson swinging wildly here. #T1#
The fighters circling - Sackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rios throws a body kick that misses
and Sackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rios tries to clinch up but Sackson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Rios has Sackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios fails to pull guard.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rios goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Sackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rios throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Sackson tries to break free but Rios pushes him back against the cage.
Rios tries to work over Sackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackson is trying to push Rios away but Rios has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rios fails to pull guard.
Sackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Rios pulls Sackson into guard. #SU2#
Sackson gets to his feet. Rios looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sackson slips a straight right by Rios.
Rios fails with a takedown attempt.
Rios throws a combination that misses
and Sackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Sackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rios is looking to clinch.
Rios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios tries to clinch but Sackson moves out of range.
Sackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackson throws a shot to the body.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but Sackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rios moves in looking to clinch but Sackson pushes him off.
Nice jab there from Sackson. #KD2#
Sackson drops Rios with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rios looks back up at him and smiles so Sackson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Rios is rocked!
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!
OH! Rios has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Sackson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Sackson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rios sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jam Sackson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Cordova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Cordova looks to move away, Kong throws a big counter combo but Cordova just gets out of the way.
Cordova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Cordova scores with a head kick.
Cordova lands a nice looking body kick.
Cordova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordova fails to land the takedown.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Cordova wants to clinch.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cordova misses with a body shot.
Kiniiii Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiniiii Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Cordova.
Cordova wants to clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cordova fails with the takedown.
Cordova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Kong counters with a series of strikes that sends Cordova to the canvas! Kong follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #SUB2#
Cordova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cordova is pulling down on Kong's head. It's preventing any offense from Kong, at least for the moment.
Cordova looking for a sweep. Not yet Cordova, not yet. #T3#
Cordova has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
Cordova throwing short punches from the bottom.
Kong won't allow Cordova to sweep him here.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cordova on the ground.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cordova has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cordova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cordova misses with a takedown
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cordova looks winded!
Cordova is looking to chop away at Kong's legs.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt - Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cordova throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Kong counters with a series of strikes that sends Cordova to the canvas! Kong follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordova is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Cordova pushes Kong off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Cordova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt - Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Cordova scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cordova tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cordova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Cordova persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiniiii Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Cordova.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Cordova is looking to land body kicks.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cordova is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cordova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cordova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cordova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Kong counters with a big uppercut that knocks Cordova off his feet! Kong dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Cordova is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong controls the position from side control.
Cordova is still in real trouble! Can Kong finish him?
Cordova dodges the ground and pound from Kong.
Kong wants to stand but Cordova is controlling his arm.
Cordova seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Kong just content to control the position.
Kong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cordova is trying to control Kong's posture but Kong avoids it.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cordova keeps working.
Cordova is trying to control Kong's posture but Kong avoids it.
Cordova being controlled for a moment.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordova can do to turn this around?#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cordova shoots in for a double leg but Kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cordova shoots and misses
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Cordova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Kong counters with a right hand that sends Cordova tumbling to the canvas! Can Kong finish him? He dives into Cordova's guard looking to do just that!
Kong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Kong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cordova has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong wants to get up but he can't break Cordova's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiniiii Kong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cordova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kong.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Cordova misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a crisp right that sends Cordova to the canvas! Kong follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiniiii Kong!
After winning the bout, Kiniiii Kong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Windsor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Braylon Mason has been cut.
Windsor lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Windsor closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Mason stalling in the clinch but Windsor improves position. #TD#
Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Windsor pushes Mason off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Windsor digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Windsor connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Windsor scores with a takedown into Mason's guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Windsor from controlling successfully.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Windsor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Windsor trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Windsor connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Windsor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mason to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Windsor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mason pulls down on the head and he's put Windsor to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Braylon Mason!

Event: FCL - 20
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Rollins does no damage.
Mayo slips a jab and a cross from Rollins. #TD#
Mayo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mayo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mayo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rollins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rollins wants to get back to full guard but Mayo has mounted him!
Rollins is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayo raining down shots from the mount!
Rollins tries to reverse the position but Mayo maintains control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poor strikes thrown by Mayo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is trying desperately to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Mayo looking for a guillotine from mount but Rollins is having none of it.
Mayo trying to control but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rollins manages to get to full guard.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Mayo tries to pass.
Mayo trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rollins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayo's guard. #REVB#
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
Mayo trying to control the position.
Rollins passes Mayo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rollins is pressing down on Mayo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mayo is holding on for now.
Rollins works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mayo is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3##SUB2#
Rollins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mayo has worked his arm free - good work by Mayo!
Mayo is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rollins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Rollins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mayo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rollins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mayo, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rollins swings around for an armbar but Mayo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rollins's guard.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Rollins drops back looking for a leg! Mayo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayo manages to kick Rollins off! Rollins jumps back into Mayo's guard.
Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayo is retaining full guard.
Mayo is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up.
Mayo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rollins is controlling him.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adan Rollins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mayo slips a straight right by Rollins.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayo.
Rollins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rollins is not content to let Mayo control the position.
Mayo working the body and head with strikes.
Rollins is looking for a sweep.
Rollins prevents Mayo from moving into mount.
Mayo wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins gets back to half guard.
Rollins tries to roll over but Mayo keeps him under control.#T1#
Rollins trying to get back to full guard but Mayo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rollins is trying to escape the mount.
Rollins regains half guard.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayo wants to stand but Rollins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rollins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mayo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Rollins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollins.
Mayo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rollins looking for a sweep. Not yet Rollins, not yet.
Mayo wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Mayo stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rollins wants to pass to mount but Mayo is defending the position.
Rollins stops Mayo from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Rollins works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rollins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mayo is now in Rollins's guard. A big mistake from Rollins there, giving up the dominant position!
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rollins is pushing down on Mayo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayo is fighting to maintain full guard but Rollins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mayo won't allow Rollins to pass to mount.
Rollins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayo! #SUB2#
Rollins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mayo is now in Rollins's guard. A big mistake from Rollins there, giving up the dominant position!
Rollins wants to sweep here but Mayo controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Rollins is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mayo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rollins's body to avoid the submission. Rollins has instead reached around Mayo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rollins arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adan Rollins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Cordova gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cordova breaks the clinch.
Cordova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castro but Castro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Castro tries to clinch but Cordova moves out of range.
Cordova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cordova counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cordova darts in and clinches Castro up against the cage.
Castro is trying to drag Cordova to the mat but Cordova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro being controlled against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Cordova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cordova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Cordova drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage. #BC2#
Cordova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Cordova shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castro napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Castro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cordova closes the distance and pushes Castro back into the cage.#BC2#
Cordova manages to break the clinch.
Castro closes the distance but Cordova moves to the side #TD2#
and Cordova counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T2#
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro controlling the position for now.
Castro is staying active underneath Cordova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is positioning himself well to prevent Cordova advancing to mount.
Cordova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro won't allow Cordova to pass to mount. #T3#
Castro is not content to let Cordova control the position.
Castro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Castro manages to get to full guard.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cordova is one step ahead there.
Cordova is stalling in the full guard.
Cordova being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cordova dives in for a single leg takedown but Castro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cordova has a takedown stuffed.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt - Cordova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castro with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Cordova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Castro tries to roll over but Cordova keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Cordova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castro is defended easily by Cordova.
Cordova let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Castro as Cordova shoots in.
Castro looks for a takedown but Cordova sprawls well.
Cordova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Castro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cordova clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Cordova dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cordova fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cordova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch but Cordova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Cordova blocks the low kick.
Cordova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castro defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Castro misses the target.
Cordova throws a low kick but Castro avoids it.#CL2#
Cordova forces Castro back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Castro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cordova avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castro wants a takedown. #TD2#
Cordova gets control of Castro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cordova will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cordova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cordova keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.
Castro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cordova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Castro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cordova looking to control. #SUB#
Castro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cordova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cordova has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cordova would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Castro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cordova is one step ahead there.
Cordova trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Castro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cordova is defending well. Castro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cordova has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Castro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Castro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Bryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rios slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Bryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rios prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan is trying to break the clinch but Rios has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rios manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bryan pushes Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryan leaves Rios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryan! But no joy.#T1##CL#
Rios darts in and clinches Bryan up against the cage.#TD2#
Bryan gets control of Rios's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rios slips nicely into half guard.
Bryan is looking to improve his position.
Rios keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bryan trying to hold on to Rios's head to control him but Rios postures up. #T2#
Rios trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Rios seems to be looking for submissions.
Bryan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bryan wants to control but Rios is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Bryan tries to roll over but Rios keeps him under control.
Bryan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rios. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rios throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rios is defended easily by Bryan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryan.
Rios fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Rios closes the distance and pushes Bryan back into the cage.
Rios goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Rios manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Rios drives through with a takedown into Bryan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rios.
Rios wants to get up but he can't break Bryan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rios throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Bryan pushes Rios off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rios shoots in and bounces Bryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rios dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bryan with a poor takedown
and Rios counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Rios forces Bryan back against the cage and clinches.
Rios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryan is trying to break the clinch but Rios has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Bryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryan misses with a takedown
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rios looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bryan has control of Rios's left arm, preventing Rios from doing any damage. #T1#
Rios won't allow Bryan to sweep him here.
Rios passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bryan struggling a bit here.
Rios landing strikes.
Bryan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rios. #SU#
Rios stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily.
Rios attempts a counter takedown but Bryan avoids it well and moves away.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lonnie Bryan.
Bryan is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios.
Bryan with a poor takedown
and Rios counters with a series of strikes. Bryan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rios dives in and grabs Bryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bryan pushes down on Rios's head and hops out.
Bryan has his takedown stuffed
and Rios counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryan thinking. #TD#
Bryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rios to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryan's guard.
Bryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SU#
Rios postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bryan to stand up.
Malakai Rios is winning the standup battle so far.
Rios throws a series of strikes that have Bryan backpedaling. #TD#
Rios fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bryan to the ground. Rios is now in Bryan's guard.
Rios landing with the ground and pound.
Rios makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Rios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Bryan gets tackled into the cage by Rios. Rios maintains the clinch.
Rios is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bryan to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Rios breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bryan looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
Bryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Bryan shoots in.
Rios is looking to counter punch.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bryan quickly recovers to half guard.
Rios working the head and body with strikes.
Rios perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rios is looking to take a break and control but Bryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rios dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rios darts in and clinches Bryan up against the cage.
Bryan jumps guard but Rios stands there with Bryan around his waist. Bryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Rios has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bryan regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Rios got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rios has managed to get both his arms back between Bryan's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Rios stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rios shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rios was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryan is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Rios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bryan is not content to let Rios control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bryan taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Rios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bryan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rios's best efforts.
Rios takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Rios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bryan is just riding it out for now. Rios eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Bryan wants to control but Rios passes into side.
Rios is working Bryan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bryan trying his best to control but Rios has mounted him.
Rios lands a nice shot to the head.
Bryan working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Rios landing strikes from the mount and Bryan is in trouble!
Rios trying to control but Bryan is having none of it.
Rios controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rios avoids the attempt from Bryan to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Rios!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Fuentes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malakai Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios lands a jab to Fuentes's midsection.#CL#
Rios moves into the clinch successfully.
Rios gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuentes.
Rios lands a knee to the body.
Fuentes looking to stall.
Rios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fuentes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amado Fuentes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rios is trying to trip Fuentes. He has hold of a leg but Fuentes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rios persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fuentes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuentes, not yet.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuentes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuentes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Rios controls Fuentes momentarily but Fuentes frees himself. #SUB#
Fuentes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuentes has managed to get both his arms back between Rios's legs - danger averted.
Fuentes trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuentes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Rios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuentes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Fuentes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rios is trying to control the position but Fuentes postures up.
Rios is pulling down on Fuentes's head to control his posture.
Rios is trying to control the position but Fuentes postures up. #SUB#
Rios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuentes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuentes on the ground.
Rios trying to control the position.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fuentes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rios moves into range and clinches up with Fuentes.#T3#
Rios jumps guard but Fuentes stands there with Rios around his waist. Rios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rios manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rios breaks the clinch.
Rios tries to clinch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Rios tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fuentes defends well and Rios ends up having to push Fuentes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Fuentes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Rios drags the fight down to the ground.
Fuentes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fuentes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rios is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Fuentes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rios manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fuentes has Rios in his guard.#REVR#
Fuentes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rios manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fuentes trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Fuentes throwing strikes but missing.
Fuentes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rios is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuentes throws a big right hand that misses.
Fuentes passes Rios's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fuentes is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rios dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rios misses with the combination. #CL#
Rios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rios struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuentes controls his hands. #TD#
Rios turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rios manages to end up in side control.
Fuentes is trying to improve his position.
Fuentes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rios is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes tries to lock up and control but Rios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Fuentes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fuentes tries to hold on but Rios pushes him away.
Fuentes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rios trying to control but Fuentes is having none of it. #T1#
Fuentes regains half guard.
Fuentes tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
Fuentes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fuentes managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Fuentes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fuentes keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuentes holds on and takes a little breather.
Rios 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. #SUB2#
Fuentes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rios should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fuentes has tightened it up now! Rios should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amado Fuentes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cordova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tung quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cordova in particular looking to stall.
Cordova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tung for as long as he can get away with.
Cordova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tung's head. #SUB#
Cordova seems to be looking for submissions. #SU#
Cordova stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tung as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Cordova clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Cordova is trying to trip Tung. He has hold of a leg but Tung is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cordova persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tung trying to control the position.
Tung can't keep his opponent in guard - Cordova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Tung trying to control but Cordova postures up.
Tung tries to kick Cordova off in order to stand up. Cordova Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cordova working the head and body with strikes.
Cordova just content to control the position. #T3#
Tung is trying to get back to half guard.
Tung is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cordova connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cordova has control of an arm but Tung manages to advance to Cordova's back!
Cordova turns into Tung and is now in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cordova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cordova is in close to Tung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cordova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cordova works over Tung with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Cordova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Cordova fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tung to the ground. Cordova is now in Tung's guard.
Cordova is standing up over Tung. Tung looks to escape but Cordova dives into side control. #REVB#
Cordova happy to just control the position for now.
Tung wants to control but Cordova postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tung is letting Cordova control him for a moment.
Cordova lands a nice forearm strike.
Cordova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Tung is being controlled here.
Cordova advances to mount.
Cordova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Cordova looking to secure an arm triangle but Tung defends it well.
Cordova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Tung is bucking up trying to escape but Cordova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cordova looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cordova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tung looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cordova just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cordova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tung can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Cordova is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Tung has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cordova has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Tung taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cordova doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harold Cordova!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Li shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Melendez dives in and scores a takedown into Li's guard.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Melendez preventing the sweep.
Melendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Melendez drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Melendez off! Melendez jumps back into Li's guard. #T1#
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Melendez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Li did well to prevent Melendez getting side control.

Li manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Melendez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Melendez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Melendez manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Li has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez controls the position from side control.#T2#
Li looks to move to half guard but instead Melendez has passed into mount! Damn!
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li defends it well.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Melendez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Li trying to control the position.
Melendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #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.
Li 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.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li wants to clinch.
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 Blake Melendez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Melendez, which made it look bad. #TD#
Melendez gets the takedown into side control.
Li wants to control but Melendez postures up.
Melendez gets to mount! Li was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Melendez controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Melendez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Melendez extends the arm and Li is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Melendez!
Blake Melendez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Ol.
Stewart misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Ol counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stewart! Ol lets Stewart back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Raiden Stewart has been cut.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ol throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Ol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiden Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart misses with a double jab.
Stewart tries to clinch up but Ol circles away and keeps his distance.
Ol is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stewart with a body shot.
Ol cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart is breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Ol feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stewart sprawling to the canvas! Stewart rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ol finish him?! #ROC2#Stewart is rocked!
Stewart switches off momentarily and Ol cracks him with a monster right hand! Stewart topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Ol dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Ol!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Looo Ol!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rios.
Hong tries to clinch there but Rios circles away. #TD#
Rios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rios lands in his opponent's guard.
Rios 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong controlling the position.
Rios content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Hong can't keep his opponent in guard - Rios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rios wants to take a breather but Hong is having none of it.
Rios passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rios tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rios lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rios landing a few strikes.
Rios gets to mount! Hong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hong is looking to get to half guard.
Rios content just to control the position here.
Rios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hong working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Rios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hong is looking to escape.
Hong is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rios jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hong and Rios has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rios trying to control the position but Hong is working away.
Hong gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Rios there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hong is defending against the submission attempts here by Rios.
Rios is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Rios dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Hong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Rios tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios is looking to clinch.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Rios gets caught flat footed, as Hong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rios throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Hong throws a strike but Rios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hong keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Hong wants to sweep here but Rios controlling him for the moment.
Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Rios stays in close to Hong's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rios trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rios has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rios's head.
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. Hong connects with a nice short shot to Rios's temple.
Rios is trying to stand up here but Hong is controlling him well. #ES#
Rios has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hong is on him like a limpet, forcing Rios back against the cage.
Hong wants to take the fight to the mat but Rios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Hong.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#T3#
Rios prevents the takedown attempt.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malakai Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Rios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Hong counters by moving into the clinch.
Hong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rios pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Hong. #TD2#
Hong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rios wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Hong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rios controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jun Young Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rios shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Rios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Rios clinches up against the cage.
Hong wants a takedown.
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#BC#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hong's waist but Hong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rios off to one side.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rios has a takedown stuffed.
Hong with the counter takedown but Rios avoids it easily.
Hong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rios back to the cage. Hong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rios plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rios goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.
Hong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rios smiles and moves away.
Hong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Rios is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
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!
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Rios manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Hong misses
and Rios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rios throws a body kick that misses.
Hong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rios fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong scores with a head kick. Rios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rios rather than just go for the knockout.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD#
Rios looking to score a takedown here. Hong is defending well but Rios drives through and ends up in Hong's guard.
Rios tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rios scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU#
Rios decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hong, up you get!
Jun Young Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rios gets underhooks to prevent Hong's takedown attempt.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Rios's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Hong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Rios has his feet on Hong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hong pinned against the cage. Hong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malakai Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rios has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Rios!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Mason scores with a head kick.
Fuimaono lands with a nice body punch.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuimaono lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Fuimaono does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Mason forces Fuimaono back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuimaono cracks Mason with a good jab.
Fuimaono jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuimaono lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuimaono lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Fuimaono and Mason goes tumbling to the canvas! Fuimaono follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Mason is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Braylon Mason has been cut.
Fuimaono is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mason is hurt! He's hurt bad - Fuimaono fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mason from any more punishment! Congratulations to Fuimaono! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piliki Fuimaono!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024

#R1#
Hong stuns Rios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hong circles away.
Hong misses with a wild combination.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malakai Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Rios throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rios is in Hong's guard.
Rios is looking to work some ground and pound but Hong has wrist control.
Rios 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.
Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Rios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rios is fighting to break Hong's control of his arms but Hong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
Hong is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rios looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Hong looks for a takedown but Rios sprawls well.#TD2#
Hong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rios quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2#
Hong stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rios to get to his feet.
Rios throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Hong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong is looking to stand up but Rios won't let him.
Hong with a nice head shot there.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. #ES#
Rios kicks Hong off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios cracks Hong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hong defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Hong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rios throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hong.
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Hong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rios shoots in for a double leg but Hong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Hong throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease.
Hong slips a jab from Rios.
Rios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hong counters with a three punch combo that has Rios backing up. Rios nods at Hong to acknowledge the strikes.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4##KD2#
Hong drops Rios with a right and a left! Hong comes rushing in but Rios regains his composure and manages to keep Hong in guard. #ROC2#Rios is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Rios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh Rios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rios is striking off his back. Hong thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rios seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Rios wants to control but Hong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hong is nestled in close to Rios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Hong working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rios with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Hong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Young Hong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hong.
Malakai Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rios throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hong fails to land with a series of punches.
Rios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Hong does no damage.
Rios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rios wants to control but Hong is keeping busy. #T1#
Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rios wants to improve his position but Hong is controlling well.
Rios is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rios with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rios trying to control here.
Hong trying to control the action but Rios is working from the bottom.
Hong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hong is looking to stall here but Rios recovers full guard. #T2#
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong looking to pass the guard.
Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rios controlling the position.
Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Hong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong is working Rios over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rios's guard.
Hong drops an elbow to the side of Rios's head.
Rios gets back to full guard.
Hong lands a couple of digs.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Rios has wrist control.
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rios wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
Hong wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving. #SUB#
Rios looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hong is defending well. Rios quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rios celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Rios!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saunders enables Cordova to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saunders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cordova stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Cordova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Cordova is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cordova throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cordova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cordova is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Cordova passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Cordova tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cordova has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Cordova has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saunders lands with a straight right. Cordova didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Cordova fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
Cordova looking for a takedown.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders lands a left hand. #TD#
Cordova pulls guard successfully.
Saunders is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cordova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Saunders controlling from the top position.
Cordova is trying to control the position but Saunders postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saunders scores with a body shot.
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
Saunders cracks Cordova with a good jab.#CL2#
Saunders clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Saunders.
A left hand lands to the body for Saunders.
Cordova is breathing heavily.
Cordova is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saunders pushes Cordova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saunders works on Cordova's body with a couple of short punches.
Saunders lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Saunders 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##CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
Cordova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Saunders keeps control of Cordova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cordova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders is pressed up against the cage. Cordova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saunders down to the mat. Saunders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cordova takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Saunders lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cordova up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Saunders from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cordova's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Saunders!
A very excited looking John Saunders made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024

#R1#
Dunn fails with the takedown.
Dunn shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Dunn shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Braylon Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Dunn.
Dunn tries to clinch #KD#
and Mason counters with a crisp one two that drops Dunn! Mason thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dunn to his feet! Dunn is in big trouble!#ROC#Dunn is rocked!
Mason knocks out Dunn with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Mason before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Mason picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braylon Mason!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024

#R1#
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from High finds it's target.
High scores with a jab. Donovan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donovan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for High.#TD2#
Donovan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. High sprawls well initially but Donovan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan thows a huge punch but High dodges it nicely.
Donovan trying to control the pace.
Donovan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Donovan wants to stand but High has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Donovan throwing shots but High is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
High connects with the punch.
High lands with an overhand left.
Jab by High.
High slaps away a takedown attempt from Donovan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Donovan or perhaps it was just good defense by High, which made it look bad. #T2#
Donovan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
High lands a nice looking body shot.
Donovan misses with a takedown attempt - High sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave High has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Donovan.
Donovan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donovan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
High ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donovan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and High counters with a lovely shot to the body.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
Donovan takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Donovan closes the distance looking to clinch
and High counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donovan looks winded!
Donovan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Donovan there as he acknowledges the shot.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan tries to clinch but High is having none of it.
High fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Donovan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch but High swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donovan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and High connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donovan scrambles back to his feet.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as High lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donovan doesn't seem phased though.
High lands a glancing blow to the side of Donovan's head.#ROC#Donovan is rocked!
Donovan misses with a few strikes there.
Donovan is still on wobbly legs! Can High finish him?
High is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan fails with the takedown
and High counters with a straight right hand.
High fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Donovan on the side of the head.
High cracks Donovan with a hook to the temple - Donovan is on wobbly legs here! High swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Donovan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! High wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave High!

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