Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Case lands with an overhand left.
Benzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Case looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benzo!
Benzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Case wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benzo is trying to buck Case off.
Benzo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Benzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Benzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Case. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benzo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Case has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Benzo struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Case has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Benzo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Benzo struggling a bit here.#T1#
Benzo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Case is staying active.
Case tries to move to mount but Benzo blocks the move with his legs.
Case is working hard here to advance position.
Benzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Case wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benzo is not content to let Case control the position.
Case grinds an elbow into Benzo's temple.
Case scores with a couple of short elbows.
Benzo tries to improve position but can't.
Case tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Benzo is trying to control Case's posture but Case avoids it.
Case tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Case 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.
Benzo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Case tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Case is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benzo is trying to control Case's posture but Case avoids it. #T3#
Benzo is trying to get back to half guard.
Benzo prevents Case from moving into mount.
Case in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Case cracks Benzo with a big elbow.
Benzo prevents Case from moving into mount.
Case wants to control but Benzo is keeping him busy.
Benzo is trying to improve his position.
Case working away.
Benzo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet but Case drags him back down.#SUB#
Case is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Benzo is not content to let Case control the position. #SUB#
Case is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benzo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Benzo is not content to let Case control the position.
Case in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benzo is looking to reverse the position.
Benzo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot by Benzo.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benzo.
Case looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Case fails with the takedown
and Benzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Case throws an overhand right that lands on Benzo's shoulder, as Benzo tries to avoid the shot.
Case is looking to chop away at Benzo's legs.
Benzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benzo slips under a jab.
Benzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Case.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benzo.
Benzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Case.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Benzo moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benzo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case scores with a decent looking hook.
Ritanzo Benzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Case throws a hook to the side of Benzo's head but Benzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Case is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benzo can do to turn this around?#TD#
Case shoots in and bounces Benzo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benzo 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.
Case won't allow Benzo to get back to his feet.
Benzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Case is one step ahead there.
Benzo keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Case advances position into side control!
Benzo is trying to control Case's posture but Case avoids it. #T2#
Case lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Case crashes against the mat.
Case wants to control but Benzo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Case tries for a kimura but Benzo is defending well.
Case grinds an elbow into Benzo's temple.
Benzo is looking for a sweep.
Benzo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Justin Case overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Case working the ground and pound.
Case lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Case tries to advance to mount but can't.
Case lands an elbow.
Benzo wants to get back to his feet.
Case working away.
Benzo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Case has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Case wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benzo, who protects the arm well.
Case lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Benzo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Case lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Case prevents Benzo from escaping the position.#SUB#
Case tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Case landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Case working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Case pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benzo is out of range and Case settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Benzo. No joy for Case on that attempt.
Case with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benzo to score with a decent uppercut.
Benzo cracks a nice hook into Case's ribs.
Benzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Case looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benzo is fending him off so far but Case persists. Nope, Benzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Benzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Case fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benzo counters with a good, hard body kick but Case shrugs it off.
Benzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Benzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Case throws a push kick but Benzo slaps the foot to one side.
Benzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Benzo moves away from the strike by Case.
Benzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Benzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Case.
Benzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benzo.#ROC2#Case is rocked!#T1#
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Benzo. No joy for Case on that attempt.
Case shoots for a double leg takedown but Benzo sprawls well. He's pushed Case's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Benzo. No joy for Case on that attempt.
Case drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Case is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Benzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benzo lands a leg kick that knocks Case off balance momentarily.
Case shoots in but Benzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Case seems to have got his legs back now.
Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Case on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Case, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benzo scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick lands for Benzo.
Benzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ritanzo Benzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benzo misses with a body kick.
Benzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Case throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Case with a body shot.
Case misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benzo scores with a body shot.
Benzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Case walks into a straight right hand from Benzo.
Benzo lands with a nice body punch.
Benzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Benzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benzo tries a body shot but Case blocks it.
Benzo is leaning against Case and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Benzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Case is looking for a takedown.
Benzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Case backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Benzo.
Case has Benzo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benzo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ritanzo Benzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Benzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benzo lands with a right to the head.
Case is trying to break the clinch but Benzo is controlling him.
Benzo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Benzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benzo misses with a body punch.
Benzo throws a head punch that misses.
Benzo throws a head punch that misses.
Benzo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Case jumps guard but Benzo stands there with Case around his waist. Case gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Case tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case prevents a body shot from Benzo.
Benzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ritanzo Benzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Case 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Marius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marius shapes to counter with a head kick.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marius.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Marius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gonzalez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Marius - he's out on his feet here! Gonzalez follows up with another monster hook that separates Marius from consciousness! Marius falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Gonzalez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miguel Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Miguel Gonzalez 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: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Popkov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wagon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Popkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Popkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Popkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wagon if he has to take too many more of those.
Popkov pushes Wagon away with a front kick.
Popkov pushes Wagon away with a front kick.
Wagon moves forwards but Popkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Popkov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Popkov.
Popkov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Popkov connects with a right hand. Wagon shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
Wagon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Popkov can pounce on him.
Wagon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wagon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Popkov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been told by Popkov's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Wagon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagon looks winded!
Popkov drops Wagon with a big left hand! Wagon is injured, injured bad! Popkov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Popkov!
An out of breath Mikhail Popkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Antony counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Antony lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Antony misses with a straight right.
Antony delivers a nice body kick.
Antony misses with a looping left.
As Antony looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Antony just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Antony counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Antony misses with a straight right.
Antony scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Antony as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez moves out of range of the leg kick from Antony.
Antony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antony was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Antony lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Antony moves out of range easily.
Antony wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Whack! Antony lands a heavy head kick that drops Gonzalez. The ref tackles Antony to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gonzalez was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mark Antony!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Antony thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Jam throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
Jam stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Hernandez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jam dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez. #T1#
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jam misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Jam misses.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Jam misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Hernandez lands a jab to the nose.
Jam works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Hernandez has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Jam tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jam is defending well.
A short right from Jam.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Hernandez.#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
A jab from Jam finds it's way through Hernandez's defenses.
Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Jam misses.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez moves out of range as Jam strikes.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Jam.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jam looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Jam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Maxi Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Jam's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jam takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Jam looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Jam checks it.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jam misses.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxi Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxi Hernandez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Jam's head back.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maxi Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily.
Jam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hernandez's head backwards.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Jam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jam to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam lunges at Hernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernandez's hand.
Hernandez defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Jam misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.#T1#
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range.
Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Jam swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jam prevents it.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Jam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Jam.
Jam lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hernandez right on the button. Hernandez goes down! Jam follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jam gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toe Jam waved his t-shirt featuring Northern Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFK 385 - Valentine Vs Wulff
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Late throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Maxi Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Late momentarily.
Hernandez throws a push kick but Late slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the body.
Late slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez feints a jab promting Late to slip. Hernandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Late slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hernandez scores with a nice strike.
Late shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Late - just one landing.
Late fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Late has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Late takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hernandez lands a right hook to the body.
Hernandez works the jab nicely.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Late's head backwards.
Hernandez throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hernandez pushes Late up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Hernandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Late trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Late can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Late is defending well. Hernandez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Late has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hernandez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maxi Hernandez!
Maxi Hernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Little Late was interviewed post fight and said 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 380 - Drop Vs English
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Gomes throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez slips under a jab.
Hernandez cracks Gomes with a good jab.
Gomes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomes misses with a straight right.
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernandez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hernandez duly obliges. #CL#
Hernandez rushes Gomes and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Hernandez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gomes regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Gomes won't let him.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Hernandez wanted to stand there but Gomes had control of the position. #SUB2#
Hernandez is posturing up here but Gomes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hernandez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hernandez has to tap! Slick submission there by Gomes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
Ronaldo Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Fred misses its intended target.
Fred swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fred walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Popkov stalks Fred and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fred's face. Fred staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Jon Fred has been cut.
A slow jab from Popkov misses its intended target.
Popkov thumps Fred with a low kick.
Popkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Popkov lands with a nice combination. Fred backs away looking to recover.
Fred connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fred has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fred there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Popkov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Popkov misses.
Donk. Popkov catches Fred right on the button with a cross.
Popkov dips to his left and cracks Fred with an uppercut!
Fred looks to land a right hand but Popkov moved out of range.
Popkov lands a jab to the head.
Fred is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Popkov throws a combination that misses
and Fred counters with a two punch combo.
Popkov throws out a powerful jab.
Popkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Popkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popkov connects with a right hand. Fred shakes it off.
Popkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Popkov misses with a looping right.
Fred changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Popkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Popkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fred misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fred throws a leg kick
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Popkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fred.
Fred throws a poor cross that misses
and Popkov counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Popkov works the jab nicely.
Popkov tests Fred's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fred swings for the body but Popkov moves out of range.
Fred on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fred just misses with a punch to the body.
Fred is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fred moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Popkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Fred lands with an uppercut that bounces Popkov off the cage and back into range.
Popkov walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Popkov.
Fred scores with a jab to the body.
Popkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fred. That did some damage!
Fred throws a jab but it's blocked by Popkov.
Fred throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fred drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fred throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Popkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Popkov lands a jab.
Popkov avoids the body shot from Fred.
Fred moves away from the strike by Popkov.
Popkov throws a leg kick
and Fred counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fred lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fred throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Fred works Popkov's body with a nice hook.
Popkov throws a nice looking combination but Fred bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Fred throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fred takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fred throws a lazy uppercut
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fred misses the shot to the body.
Popkov slips under a jab.
Popkov slips a jab from Fred.
Popkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fred's head.
Popkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fred on the side of the head.
Popkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fred throws the left hand but Popkov avoids the punch easily.
Popkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popkov throws a looping overhand right but Fred ducks down to avoid it.
Popkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fred.
Jab from Popkov.
Popkov scores with a body shot. #T4#
Popkov misses with a double jab.
Popkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fred moves out of range of the leg kick from Popkov.
Fred looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
Popkov lands with a nice combination. Fred backs away looking to recover.
Fred takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popkov misses with a wild combination.
Fred darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.
A nice leg kick from Popkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fred has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fred misses with a looping right.
It looked like Popkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popkov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popkov throws a front kick aimed at Fred's knee but Fred avoids it well.
Fred scores with a body shot.
Fred misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Popkov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Popkov loads up on a big right hand but Fred slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Popkov. Those never looked like landing.
Popkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Popkov.
Popkov misses the shot to the body.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fred moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popkov lands with a cross.
Popkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fred can do to turn this around?
Popkov moves away from the strike by Fred.
Fred on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Popkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fred throws out the jab.
Popkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fred.
Some wild striking there from Popkov.
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fred avoids a kick to the body.
Fred swings away with a body shot that misses
and Popkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fred misses with a hook.#T1#
Popkov throws a series of punches but Fred avoids them all with ease.
Popkov lands a jab to the nose.
Popkov throws a head kick that misses.
Popkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fred.
Popkov throws a right and a left that Fred avoids nicely.
Fred swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
Fred misses with a hook.
Fred takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fred misses with a looping left.
Fred looks to land a left hand but Popkov moved out of range nicely.
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fred throws a body shot but no joy.
Popkov throws a looping overhand right but Fred ducks down to avoid it.
Fred misses with a wild body shot.
Fred waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popkov.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fred moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popkov works the jab nicely.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fred misses the target.
Popkov slips a jab from Fred.
Popkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fred throws a lazy uppercut
and Popkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice shot lands for Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fred thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fred misses with a straight left.
Fred takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fred feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Popkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Popkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov looks to land a combination but Fred avoids it well.
Popkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fred throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fred throws a body shot but no joy.
Popkov throws a hook to the side of Fred's head but Fred sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A lazy left from Popkov finds it's target.
Popkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Popkov.
Popkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fred.
Popkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Popkov throws a head kick but Fred moves out of range.
Popkov cracks Fred with an open hand slap.
Popkov misses with a low kick.
Popkov throws a head kick that misses.
Popkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fred.
Popkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fred cracks Popkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fred misses with a looping left.
Popkov connects with a high kick.
A lazy left from Popkov finds it's target.
Fred is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Popkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fred has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fred stalks Popkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popkov's face. Popkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Popkov scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Fred misses with a looping left.
Fred pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fred connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fred swings widly with a right hand
and Popkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Popkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popkov moves away from the strike by Fred.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fred might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Popkov has got the better of the exchanges.
Fred takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Popkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fred digs a good hook to Popkov's body.
Popkov throws a solid leg kick but Fred takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Popkov.
Donk. Fred catches Popkov right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Popkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Popkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Popkov connects with a body shot.
Popkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fred thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fred slips a straight right by Popkov.
Fred throws a hook but Popkov avoids it easily.
Popkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popkov lands an overhand right.
Popkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fred throws a big shot that misses.
Fred chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Popkov can pounce on him.
Fred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov with a nice calf kick.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Fred.
Popkov connects with a body shot.
Popkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fred slips a jab from Popkov.#T1#
Popkov scores with a nice head shot.
Popkov throws a low kick, looking for Fred's leg but Fred calmly moves out of range.
Popkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Fred off the cage and back into range.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fred looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Popkov.
Fred looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fred swings widly with a right hand
and Popkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fred swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fred sizes up Popkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Popkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fred fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popkov manages to avoid it.
Fred throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fred's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fred.
Good shot there by Fred.
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!
Fred throws an off balance right hand
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jon Fred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popkov moves away.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Fred manages to avoid it.
Popkov with a nice cross.
Fred throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fred swings for the body but Popkov moves out of range.
Fred looks to score with a jab to the body but Popkov is just out of range.
Popkov defending well as Fred loads up on a big left hand.
Popkov throws a series of punches but Fred avoids them all with ease.
Fred connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popkov's hands.
Fred checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popkov throws a nice looking combination but Fred bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fred swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov throws a hook but Fred blocks it.#KD2#
Fred lands a big right hand that sends Popkov crashing to the mat! Fred stays standing though and waves Popkov back to his feet!#ROC2#Popkov is rocked!
A slow jab from Fred misses its intended target.
Oh Popkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fred throws a jab when Popkov was well out of range.
Popkov misses the shot to the body.
Fred cracks Popkov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Popkov falls to his knees and Fred doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Fred!
Jon Fred seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Kujawski pushes him off.#CL2#
Graham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kujawski swings wildly with an uppercut but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham tries to work over Kujawski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kujawski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kujawski gets a double leg takedown into Graham's guard.
Kujawski slips nicely into half guard.
Kujawski trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham trying to hold on to Kujawski's head to control him but Kujawski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham wants to control but Kujawski is keeping busy.
Graham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graham.#T1##SUB2#
Graham has his foot on Kujawski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kujawski works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kujawski trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kujawski tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #SUB#
Kujawski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Graham dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Graham wants to pass the guard but Kujawski is keeping the position.
Kujawski wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kujawski is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Kujawski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kujawski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Graham passes into half guard.
Kujawski is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kujawski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Kujawski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kujawski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Graham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Graham 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.
Kujawski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Graham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kujawski wants to improve his position but Graham is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kujawski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kujawski.
Graham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham is keen to just control but Kujawski is a slippery customer.
Kujawski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Graham looking to pass the guard.
Kujawski being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham is continuing to stall.
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 Veigar Kujawski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Kujawski feints and as Graham raises his hands in defense, Kujawski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graham keeping full guard, as Kujawski tries to pass.
Graham has control of Kujawski's left arm, preventing Kujawski from doing any damage.
Kujawski stopping the sweep attempt from Graham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Graham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kujawski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kujawski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Graham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kujawski, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kujawski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Graham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kujawski keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass. #SUB#
Kujawski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham passes Kujawski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kujawski wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Graham seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kujawski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Graham is working for a submission of some sort.
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham trying to control from half guard but Kujawski is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Graham is working for an americana but Kujawski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Graham was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Kujawski.
Kujawski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kujawski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Kujawski.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kujawski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily.
Graham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kujawski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Kujawski.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Graham is fighting to break Kujawski's control of his arms but Kujawski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kujawski feints and as Graham raises his hands in defense, Kujawski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham keeping full guard, as Kujawski tries to pass.
Graham wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Veigar Kujawski 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kujawski misses with a straight left.
Graham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kujawski.
Kujawski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kujawski misses with a hook. Graham ducked under it nicely.
Kujawski throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Kujawski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Graham's guard.#SUB2#
Graham has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kujawski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graham.
Graham is trying to control Kujawski's posture but Kujawski avoids it. #SUB#
Kujawski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graham, who protects the arm well.
Graham is trying to control Kujawski's posture but Kujawski avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Kujawski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Graham rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kujawski's guard! Nice work there by Graham!
Graham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kujawski looking to control.
Graham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kujawski keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kujawski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily.
Kujawski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there. #T2#
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a triangle but Graham pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Graham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kujawski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kujawski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Graham can't keep his opponent in guard - Kujawski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Kujawski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?#T3#
Veigar Kujawski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kujawski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Graham looking for submissions off his back.
Graham wants to control but Kujawski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kujawski is looking for a kimura but Graham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kujawski to get the leverage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graham is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kujawski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Graham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randy Graham 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!#SUB#
Kujawski 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.
Veigar Kujawski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veigar Kujawski!

Event: OFK 374 - Orsic Vs Clark
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Szopa misses with a wild body shot.
Szopa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Szopa blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Szopa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szopa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but Szopa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Szopa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hernandez has Szopa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Szopa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ingo Szopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Hernandez.
Szopa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szopa misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hernandez pulls guard effortlessly.
Szopa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hernandez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez wants to stand but Szopa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Szopa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Szopa's guard.
Szopa 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.#SUB#
Szopa working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Szopa is proving hard to escape from.
Szopa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Szopa has his feet on Hernandez's thighs here. He's pushed Hernandez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hernandez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ingo Szopa!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingo Szopa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 125: Queiroz v Nagasaki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Ratt with a jab.
Amrani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Ratt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Amrani.
Ratt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amrani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ratt swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Amrani to counter with a crisp jab.
Amrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Ratt blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ratt. Amrani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ratt connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ratt throws a head kick that misses.
Amrani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ratt missing with a left hand there. Amrani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ratt tries to clinch there but Amrani circles away.
Ratt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ratt misses with an uppercut
and Amrani counters with a right hand to the body.
Ratt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Ratt there.#T1#
Ratt throws a right hand that misses
and Amrani counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Ratt misses.
Ratt scores with a hook to the body. Amrani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Ratt misses.
Amrani misses with a hook. Ratt ducked under it nicely.
Ratt clobbers Amrani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amrani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Ratt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amrani scores with a jab. Ratt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ratt is looking to clinch but Amrani is avoiding it.
Amrani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ratt throws a looping overhand right but Amrani ducks down to avoid it.
Ratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amrani.
Ratt lands a jab.
Ratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amrani's hands.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Amrani is just out of range.
Amrani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amrani slips under a jab.
Amrani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ratt tried to counter with a leg kick but Amrani avoided it.
Ratt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Ratt does it's job there.#CL#
Ratt takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Amrani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Ratt breaks from the clinch.
Ratt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amrani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ratt.
Ratt misses with a body kick. #T3#
Amrani throws a body shot but no joy.
Ratt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amrani.
Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Amrani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ratt throws a good cross that connects.
Amrani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ratt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Amrani's head backwards.
Jab from Amrani.
Ratt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Amrani saw that one coming.
A big left from Amrani misses.
Amrani throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ratt to counter with a crisp jab.
Ratt throws a shot to the body.
Ratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amrani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Amrani misses with a hook.
Ratt misses with a double jab. #T4#
Ratt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amrani's head.
Ratt defending well as Amrani loads up on a big left hand.
Amrani takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Amrani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amrani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ratt moves out of range of the strikes.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Amrani slips a jab and a cross from Ratt.
A little jabbing left from Amrani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amrani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Ratt there.
Ratt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amrani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amrani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratt thuds his right hand into Amrani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ratt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Amrani eats them both and turns towards Ratt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ratt misses with a double jab.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Ratt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Amrani misses with a leg kick.
Ratt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amrani misses with an uppercut. Ratt saw that one coming.
Ratt swinging wildly here.
Amrani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Amrani in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Amrani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt tries to bum rush Amrani with a series of wild strikes but Amrani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amrani let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ratt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amrani throws a big shot that misses.
Wilbur Ratt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ratt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt swinging wildly here.
Ratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Amrani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Wilbur Ratt has been cut.
Ratt works over Amrani's head and body with a nice combination.
Ratt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amrani can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ratt moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Ratt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Amrani.
Amrani moves out of range of the leg kick from Ratt.
Ratt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ratt lands a body shot.
Ratt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Ratt misses its intended target.
Amrani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ratt lands with a slapping head kick.
Ratt dodges the punch combination from Amrani.
A jab from Ratt finds it's way through Amrani's defenses.
Ratt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilbur Ratt is winning the standup battle so far.
Ratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amrani.#T2#
Ratt scores with a leg kick.
Ratt misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Amrani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt lands a glancing blow to the side of Amrani's head.
Amrani misses the shot to the body.
Ratt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Amrani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ratt swinging wildly here.
Amrani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ratt.
Ratt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ratt connects with a nice looking jab.
Ratt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ratt cracks Amrani with a good jab.
Amrani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amrani. #T3#
Ratt throws a leg kick which misses Amrani's front leg but catches the back leg as Amrani tries to avoid it.
Amrani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ratt.
Amrani tries a quick counter leg kick but Ratt is wise to it.
Ratt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ratt throws a shot from downtown. Amrani moves away and avoids it.
Amrani with a nice cross.
Amrani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ratt misses with a double jab.
Amrani moves away from the strike by Ratt.
Ratt scores with a nice right hand.
Ratt checks a leg kick.
Ratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amrani.
Amrani misses with a hook.
Ratt throwing a counter right hand but Amrani manages to avoid it.
Amrani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ratt throws out a loose jab but Amrani uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Amrani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ratt throws a series of punches but Amrani moves out of range.
Ratt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amrani moves away.
Ratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amrani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ratt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amrani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratt looks to land a combination but Amrani avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Amrani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Ratt throws a sloppy head kick and Amrani moves out of range easily.
Amrani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Ratt misses the target.
Ratt throws a lazy right hand but Amrani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amrani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amrani walks into a jab.
Ratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amrani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Ratt is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Ratt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilbur Ratt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amrani is stalking Ratt. Ratt circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Amrani, and it's lights out! Ratt really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khalil Amrani!
A very excited looking Khalil Amrani rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2024

#R1#
Kha tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez leaves Kha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kha shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kha goes down and covers up as Gonzalez starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Gonzalez!
Our winner, Miguel Gonzalez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Un Kha spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Saltzman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saltzman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but Popkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popkov lands the left hand.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Popkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab lands there for Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saltzman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltzman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Popkov.
Saltzman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Popkov misses #TD#
and Saltzman counters with a single leg into guard. Popkov didn't expect that. #SU#
Saltzman gets to his feet - Popkov follows without any prompting.
Popkov throws a combination. Saltzman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Popkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.#T1#
Popkov lands a head kick!
Popkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saltzman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saltzman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popkov defends well and Saltzman ends up having to push Popkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#BC#
Saltzman breaks the clinch.
Popkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popkov scores with a nice right hand.
Popkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Popkov keeps Saltzman at a distance using the push kick.
Popkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saltzman thows a leg kick but Popkov checks it
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popkov misses with an uppercut. Saltzman saw that one coming.
Popkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Popkov.
No joy there for Popkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saltzman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Popkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Popkov lands the left hand.
Saltzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popkov pinned against the cage. Popkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saltzman misses with a takedown
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov misses with a head kick.
Saltzman shoots in for a double leg but Popkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Saltzman moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Popkov with a jab.
Saltzman takes one to the side of the head.
Popkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saltzman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saltzman scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Popkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
Popkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Popkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popkov throws a nice looking combination but Saltzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Popkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Saltzman.
Donk. Popkov catches Saltzman right on the button with a cross.
Popkov is working the combinations to good effect here.#CL#
Saltzman moves into range and clinches up with Popkov.
Saltzman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Popkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Popkov feints a jab promting Saltzman to slip. Popkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saltzman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Popkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saltzman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Popkov.
Saltzman shoots in looking for a takedown but Popkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saltzman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good leg kick by Popkov.
Popkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popkov feints a jab promting Saltzman to slip. Popkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saltzman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Popkov works over Saltzman's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Josie Saltzman has been cut.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but Popkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popkov throws a low kick but Saltzman moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Popkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josie Saltzman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saltzman walks into a straight right hand from Popkov.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Saltzman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popkov connects with a jab.
Popkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saltzman shoots and misses
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Popkov, as that shot connected.
Saltzman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left and a right from Popkov both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Popkov looks to land a combination. Saltzman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saltzman is looking to clinch.
Popkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltzman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##CL#
Saltzman has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Saltzman breaks the clinch.
Saltzman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saltzman moves away from the strike by Popkov.
Nice sprawl there from Popkov as Saltzman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Popkov misses with a wild combination.
Popkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Popkov feints and then cracks Saltzman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saltzman down. #CL#
Saltzman closes the distance and pushes Popkov back into the cage.
Saltzman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saltzman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saltzman is looking for a takedown.#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!#BC2#
Popkov breaks from the clinch.
Popkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saltzman. Saltzman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saltzman shoots in for a double leg but Popkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Saltzman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Popkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saltzman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Popkov stalks Saltzman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saltzman's face. Saltzman staggers backwards, shaken.
A slapping leg kick lands for Popkov.
An inside leg kick lands from Popkov.
Popkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saltzman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popkov avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Popkov scores with a nice body kick.
Popkov misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Saltzman shoots in and gets a takedown into Popkov's guard.
Popkov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Saltzman dives into side control. #REVB#
Popkov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saltzman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Popkov's legs.
Popkov is trying to buck Saltzman off.
Saltzman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #ES2#
Popkov throws Saltzman to one side and escapes!
Popkov throws a nice head kick! #T4#
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!
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saltzman shoots in but Popkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Josie Saltzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saltzman misses with a body kick.
Popkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Popkov lands a leg kick that knocks Saltzman off balance momentarily.
Popkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Saltzman shoots in but no luck this time.
Popkov unleashes a big counter combination but Saltzman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Popkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saltzman on the side of the head.
Popkov lands with a hook. Saltzman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Popkov throws a leg kick which misses Saltzman's front leg but catches the back leg as Saltzman tries to avoid it.
Popkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popkov.
Popkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Popkov throws out a loose jab but Saltzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Popkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josie Saltzman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Saltzman takes the fight into the clinch.
Saltzman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Popkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popkov wants to break free but Saltzman has control.
A body shot lands from Popkov. #BC2#
Popkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popkov lands a nice hook to Saltzman's body. Saltzman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saltzman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Saltzman.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saltzman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saltzman.
Popkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saltzman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saltzman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popkov cracks Saltzman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Popkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popkov lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popkov.
Popkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice leg kick from Popkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Popkov looks to land a combination but Saltzman avoids it well.
Saltzman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Saltzman blocks a head kick by Popkov.
Popkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saltzman.
Saltzman tries to close the distance and clinch but Popkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saltzman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Popkov circles away.
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!
Popkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Saltzman off the cage and back into range.
Popkov throws a right hand that Saltzman ducks under and follows up with a left that Saltzman also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Saltzman misses its target.
Saltzman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Popkov lands with a straight right. Saltzman didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Saltzman.
Popkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popkov misses with a hook. Saltzman ducked under it nicely.
Saltzman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Popkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Popkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Popkov looks to throw the jab but Saltzman is out of range.
Popkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saltzman counters with a two punch combo.
Popkov throws a leg kick which misses Saltzman's front leg but catches the back leg as Saltzman tries to avoid it.
Saltzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popkov manages to avoid it.
Popkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saltzman circles away quickly and effectively.
Popkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Saltzman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saltzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josie Saltzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saltzman closes the distance but Popkov moves to the side
and Popkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Saltzman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov throws out a counter right but Saltzman avoids it with no problem.
Popkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Josie Saltzman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saltzman moves out of range as Popkov strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Popkov as Saltzman shoots in.
Popkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saltzman manages to avoid it.
Popkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saltzman blocks a head kick by Popkov.
Popkov looks to land a combination. Saltzman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
A jab from Popkov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltzman tries for a takedown but Popkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Popkov misses with a double jab.
Saltzman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saltzman with a poor takedown
and Popkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Saltzman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popkov lands a nice shot that snaps Saltzman's head back.
Saltzman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popkov avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Popkov duly obliges.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Popkov!
Mikhail Popkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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