Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Sparks misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Dinu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparks sprawling to the canvas! Sparks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinu finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Elton Sparks has been cut.
Dinu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Dinu misses with a wild body shot.
Dinu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Dinu has been cut.
Sparks swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dinu counter with a right hand.
Sparks misses with a looping left.
Dinu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinu throws out the jab.
Roman Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinu slips a jab from Sparks.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Dinu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Dinu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparks sprawling to the canvas! Sparks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dinu finish him?!
Dinu works Sparks's body with a nice hook.
Dinu throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD#
Dinu cracks Sparks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dinu finish him? #ROC#Sparks is rocked!#T1#
Sparks avoids the body shot from Dinu.
Sparks is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinu finish him?
Dinu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Sparks is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dinu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sparks crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sparks's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Dinu!
In defeat, Elton Sparks stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries, I just wanted to see what showed up in my TOTT!'.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 6
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Adunga Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Adunga Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Hetman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hetman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adunga Jr throws a hook but Hetman avoids it easily.
Hetman slips a jab from Adunga Jr.
Hetman lands a body shot.
Adunga Jr with the inside leg kick.
Adunga Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adunga Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hetman is looking to chop away at Adunga Jr's legs.
Hetman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Adunga Jr as he connects with a hook.
Adunga Jr avoids the body shot from Hetman.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Adunga Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Hetman should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetman looks for a takedown but Adunga Jr sprawls well.
Adunga Jr looks to land a left hand but Hetman moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Adunga Jr. No joy for Hetman on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Hetman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hetman 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.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight right.
Hetman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adunga Jr throws out the jab.
Hetman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Adunga Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adunga Jr avoids the body shot from Hetman.
Adam Hetman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hetman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adunga Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetman is in Adunga Jr's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hetman distracts Adunga Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hetman stops Adunga Jr from standing up.
Adunga Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hetman throwing strikes but missing.
Hetman is looking to work some ground and pound but Adunga Jr has wrist control.#ES2#
Adunga Jr kicks Hetman off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adunga Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adunga Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Hetman is rocked!
Adunga Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hetman throws a right hand that misses
and Adunga Jr counters with a huge right that knocks Hetman out cold! Adunga Jr is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwadwo Adunga Jr!

Event: NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dean scores with a body shot.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dean avoids it really well and circles away.
Dean connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Dean.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Dean.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Dean's body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Dean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Dean throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz moves out of range as Dean throws a body kick.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz looks to land a combination. Dean sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Dean lands with a right hand.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Dean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randall Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Dean cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean. #T2#
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Cruz stuns Dean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dean slips under a jab.#KD#
Dean drops Cruz with a beautiful combination! Cruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dean is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz throws a sloppy body shot
and Dean counters with a right hand from hell and Cruz is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Dean!
Randall Dean thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Durant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durant moves out of range of the strikes.
Zayne misses with a straight left.
Durant throws a hook to the side of Zayne's head but Zayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Zayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zayne has him pressed against the cage.
Zayne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Zayne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Zayne misses.
Durant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Durant scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Alostor Zayne has been cut.
Durant throws a wild body kick that Zayne sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant blocks the body kick.
Zayne throws a push kick but Durant slaps the foot to one side.
Durant blocks a head kick by Zayne.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant lands with a nice body punch.
Zayne moves out of range of the body kick from Durant.
Zayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durant. Durant obviously looking to wear him down.
Durant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zayne's hands.
Durant thuds a left hand into Zayne's body.
Durant throws a low kick but Zayne avoids it.
Zayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durant.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Zayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zayne circles away quickly and effectively.
Durant throws a series of punches but Zayne moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant scores with a nice strike.
Durant looks to score with a jab to the body but Zayne is just out of range.
Zayne tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
A slow jab from Zayne misses its intended target.
Durant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zayne scores with a head kick. Durant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Durant moves in looking to clinch but Zayne pushes him off.
Zayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durant lands with an overhand left.
Durant lands a nice shot that snaps Zayne's head back.
Durant looks to land a combination but Zayne avoids it well.
Zayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zayne checks it well.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zayne throws out the jab.
Durant ducks under a wild hook from Zayne.
Durant connects with a solid leg kick.
Durant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Durant swinging wildly here. #T3#
Zayne walks into a stiff left hand from Durant.
Durant misses with a leg kick
and Zayne counters with a nice kick to the body.
A left lands for Zayne.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zayne.
Zayne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Durant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zayne can pounce on him.
Zayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zayne scrambles back to his feet.
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Durant lands a jab.#CL#
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durant is trying to force a seperation but Zayne has the dominant position.
Durant blocks a body shot from Zayne.
Durant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zayne lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Durant tries to break free but Zayne pushes him back against the cage.
Durant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Zayne misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Zayne throws a wild body kick that Durant sees coming a mile off.
Zayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zayne.
Durant lands with an uppercut that bounces Zayne off the cage and back into range.
Durant fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durant avoids the head kick by Zayne.
Zayne misses the jab.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durant keeps the fight on the outside.
Durant throws a one two combo.
Durant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A low kick lands for Zayne.
Durant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zayne at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Durant dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zayne misses with a right hand
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
Zayne misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Durant lands a left and a right that send Zayne crashing to the mat, dazed. Durant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Durant drops Zayne with a huge uppercut! Zayne drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Durant is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Hetman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight right.
Hetman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leonov Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hetman cracks Leonov Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hetman punishes Leonov Jr's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Hetman clinches. #BC#
Hetman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hetman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Hetman feints and as Leonov Jr raises his hands in defense, Hetman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hetman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetman throwing strikes from guard but Leonov Jr blocks nicely.
Hetman trying to control but Leonov Jr is working from the bottom.
Hetman stays in close to Leonov Jr's body and controls the position.
Hetman throwing strikes from guard but Leonov Jr blocks nicely. #T1#
Hetman wants to control from the top but Leonov Jr keeps moving.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hetman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hetman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetman is in close to Leonov Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hetman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hetman won't allow Leonov Jr to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hetman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hetman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Vadim Leonov Jr has been cut.#T2#
Leonov Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Hetman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov Jr manages to avoid it.
Leonov Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Hetman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonov Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hetman is in Leonov Jr's guard.
Hetman works over Leonov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Leonov Jr looking to control.
Leonov Jr wants to sweep here but Hetman controlling him for the moment.
Hetman controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonov Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonov Jr keeping moving, preventing Hetman from controlling successfully.
Hetman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hetman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hetman trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonov Jr controlling the position.
Hetman won't allow Leonov Jr to sweep him here.
Hetman trying to control but Leonov Jr is working from the bottom.
Hetman working some strikes from top position.
Hetman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hetman cracks Leonov Jr with a solid left hand.#T4#
Leonov Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leonov Jr looking to control.
Leonov Jr pulls Hetman in close to prevent any damage.
Hetman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hetman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Hetman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonov Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hetman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hetman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hetman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hetman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hetman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leonov Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Hetman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Leonov Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Leonov Jr misses with a straight left.
Leonov Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Hetman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leonov Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hetman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Hetman drops Leonov Jr with a beautiful combination! Leonov Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hetman is looking for the KO!
Hetman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonov Jr can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov Jr ducks into an uppercut from Hetman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Hetman!
Vadim Leonov Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Pumpkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Roman Dinu has been cut.
Dinu thuds a left hand into Pumpkins's body.
Dinu 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.
Nice cross by Dinu.
Decent striking displayed by Dinu there.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pumpkins manages to avoid it.
Pumpkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Dinu forces Pumpkins back against the cage and clinches.
Dinu wants to get back to striking at distance but Pumpkins won't allow it.
Dinu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pumpkins backwards.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pumpkins.
Pumpkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dinu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pumpkins's brow.
Dinu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinu is trying to maintain a safe position but Pumpkins gets an underhook and turns Dinu into the cage.#T1#
Pumpkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pumpkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dinu.
Dinu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dinu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinu tries to break free but Pumpkins pushes him back against the cage.
Dinu is trying to break free.
Dinu misses with a punch to the body.
Pumpkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Pumpkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Dinu breaks the clinch.
Dinu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pumpkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinu stuns Pumpkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pumpkins manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Dinu lands a big uppercut and Pumpkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pumpkins looks OK. Dinu waves Pumpkins back to his feet!
Roman Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinu fakes the body blow, causing Pumpkins to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pumpkins goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Dinu!

Event: NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Mallin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mallin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Mallin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Mallin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Mallin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz stands up over Mallin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU2#
Mallin is working an open guard so Cruz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mallin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mallin.
Cruz throws a body punch but Mallin moves out of range.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mallin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Cruz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mallin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallin tries to get out of the position.
Cruz prevents Mallin from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz slows the pace down.
Mallin taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes. #T4#
Mallin struggling a bit here.
Cruz slows the pace down.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mallin is trying to escape and Cruz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mallin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cruz! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Cruz!

Event: SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Hetman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bison.
Bison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hetman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bison scores with a decent looking hook.
Bison avoids the body shot from Hetman.
Hetman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hetman wants to slow Bison down by chopping away at his legs.
Bison connects with a body shot.
Hetman cracks Bison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hetman lands a nice looking body shot.
Bison misses the jab.
Bison staying out of range there.
Hetman scores with a one two! Bison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Bison misses the shot to the body.
Hetman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bison right on the button. Bison goes down! Hetman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hetman gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Hetman!
In defeat, Tyke Bison stepped up to the mic, saying 'D'oh, d'oh, that thuckth! Back to the drawing board!'.

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Cruz swings for the body but Vogels moves out of range.
Vogels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vogels throws an off balance right hand
and Vogels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws a shot to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Vogels misses its target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Vogels.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vogels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Vogels's defenses.
A shot to the body from Cruz misses #KD#
and Vogels counters with a big uppercut that knocks Cruz off his feet! Vogels dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Vogels tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz wants to control but Vogels postures up.#T1#
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is trying to control Vogels's posture but Vogels avoids it. #SUB#
Vogels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Vogels working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vogels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vogels wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position. #SUB#
Vogels is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Vogels is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is pressing down on Vogels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vogels stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Vogels wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T3#
Vogels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogels tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Vogels is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogels slips under a jab from Cruz.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Vogels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogels swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Jab, jab by Vogels - just one landing.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Vogels finish him?
Vogels lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cruz tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Vogels!
Oscar Vogels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 76
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Dinu throws an off balance right hand
and Magabi counters with a good low kick that Dinu was not able to check.
Dinu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magabi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magabi ! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Dinu misses
and Magabi counters with a right hand to the body.
Magabi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dinu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dinu misses with a jab to the body
and Magabi counters with a low kick, right behind Dinu 's knee.
Dinu tries to clinch up but Magabi circles away and keeps his distance.
Dinu lands a head shot.
Dinu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magabi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinu is looking to clinch but Magabi is avoiding it.
Dinu throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi flicks out a counter leg kick but Dinu steps away.
Dinu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dinu throws a right hand that Magabi ducks under and follows up with a left that Magabi also avoids with ease.
Magabi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magabi thumps Dinu with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Magabi .
Dinu is breathing heavily.
Dinu swings widly with a right hand
and Magabi counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Magabi !
Magabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinu at a distance. #T1#
Dinu moves in looking to clinch but Magabi pushes him off.
Dinu misses with a body shot.
Dinu misses with a double jab
and Magabi counters with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Magabi slams his shin into Dinu's torso.
Dinu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Dinu has been cut.#KD2#
Magabi drops Dinu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dinu looks back up at him and smiles so Magabi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magabi throws a shot to the body.
Magabi is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Magabi shuts the power down on Dinu. Lights out, game over! Magabi is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: SUPREME 10
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhodes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.
Hetman jabs Rhodes right on the nose. Rhodes blinks but takes it well.
Hetman misses with a body shot
and Rhodes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
A jab lands there for Rhodes.
Hetman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hetman gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rhodes gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hetman is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes retains his super heavyweight title!
Artemis Rhodes gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NYF 51 :Traumen vs Santos
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Cruz scores with a nice strike.
Wilkinson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wilkinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz lands with a straight right. Wilkinson didn't see that one coming.
Wilkinson needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz cracks Wilkinson with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB#
Wilkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Wilkinson is rocked!
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Wilkinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Wilkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilkinson manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Wilkinson's guard.
Wilkinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wilkinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wilkinson looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wilkinson actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilkinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilkinson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilkinson is defending well.
Cruz cracks Wilkinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Cruz tries for a kimura but Wilkinson is defending well.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wilkinson!
Ricardo Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilkinson's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Wilkinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cruz content just to control the position here.
Cruz postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Wilkinson is out cold - huge knockout for Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricardo Cruz!

Event: SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Magee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durant.
Magee misses with a straight left.
Durant scores with a punch to the head.
Magee tries to bum rush Durant with a series of wild strikes but Durant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durant.
Durant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Durant misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Magee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Durant lands a slapping body shot.
Magee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magee dives in for a single leg takedown but Durant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Durant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durant clobbers Magee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magee's sensitive parts.
Magee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Durant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durant. That's going to slow Magee down.
Magee tries to work over Durant's front leg with a kick but Durant checks it.
Magee slips a jab from Durant.
Magee unleashes a big counter combination but Durant bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magee loads up on a big right hand but Durant slips the punch.
Magee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Durant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Magee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magee throws a looping overhand right but Durant ducks down to avoid it.
Durant cracks Magee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Durant.#KD#
Durant lands a big right hand that sends Magee crashing to the mat! Durant stays standing though and waves Magee back to his feet!#ROC#Magee is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durant counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Booger Magee spoke after the fight, saying 'Ouchie.'.

Event: SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leighton.
Leighton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.#KD#
Durant lands a big right hand that sends Leighton crashing to the mat! Durant stays standing though and waves Leighton back to his feet!
Leighton is aggressively charging in as Durant backs up avoiding any damage. Durant tosses out a jab and Leighton runs right into it face first! Leighton is out cold! Durant dropped down on all fours and is barking in Leighton's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Durant!
Tom Durant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 65
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Dinu swings for the body but Wiggim moves out of range.
Wiggim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Dinu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinu throws a shot from downtown. Wiggim moves away and avoids it.
Wiggim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dinu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Dinu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Wiggim gets the takedown into side control.

Dinu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dinu misses with a looping right.
And Wiggim tries to counter it with a takedown but Dinu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roman Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggim moves away.
Wiggim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Dinu coming out on top.
Dinu throws a leg kick that misses.
Wiggim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dinu defends it well.
Dinu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiggim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Dinu lands with a nice body punch.
Dinu swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Wiggim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dinu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wiggim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiggim is stalling in the full guard.
Wiggim stands and throws Dinu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Dinu is not content to let Wiggim control the position.
Dinu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinu tries to get out of the position.
Wiggim tries to move to mount but Dinu blocks the move with his legs.
Dinu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wiggim on the ground.
Wiggim trying to control the position but Dinu is working away.
Wiggim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Dinu wants to control but Wiggim postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiggim trying to control the position but Dinu is working away.
Dinu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wiggim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinu keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dinu loads up on a big right hand but Wiggim slips the punch.
Dinu swings for the body but Wiggim moves out of range.
Dinu tries to clinch but Wiggim is having none of it.
Dinu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dinu misses with a low kick as Wiggim jumps back.
Wiggim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dinu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wiggim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wiggim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinu.
Dinu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dinu.
Wiggim moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiggim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T5#
Dinu loads up on a big right hand but Wiggim slips the punch.
Wiggim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dinu defends it well.
Wiggim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggim manages to avoid it.
Wiggim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dinu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dinu defends it well.
Dinu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinu to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Dinu. Beautiful body shot.
Dinu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dinu throws an overhand right that lands on Wiggim's shoulder, as Wiggim tries to avoid the shot.
Dinu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wiggim's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Dinu finds it's way through Wiggim's defenses. #TD2#
Dinu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wiggim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dinu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wiggim forces his way into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Wiggim is working for a kimura but Dinu is defending it quite comfortably.
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!#ES#
Dinu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dinu tries to clinch but Wiggim moves out of range.
Wiggim feints the counter takedown.
Wiggim avoids the body shot from Dinu. #T7#
Dinu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggim ducks under a wild hook from Dinu.
Wiggim with the counter takedown but Dinu avoids it easily.
Dinu cracks Wiggim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Wiggim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wiggim trying to control but Dinu is working from the bottom.
Dinu wants to get back to his feet but Wiggim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wiggim trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T8#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Wiggim has hold of Dinu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dinu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wiggim cranks the arm and Dinu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dinu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ralph Wiggim!
A victorious Ralph Wiggim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Dandrakulo cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Dandrakulo lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Dandrakulo throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dandrakulo.
Nice body kick there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dandrakulo scores with a jab.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dandrakulo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dandrakulo thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cruz lands a jab to Dandrakulo's midsection.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dandrakulo circles away.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1##KD#
Dandrakulo lands a left and a right that send Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Dandrakulo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dandrakulo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samson Dandrakulo waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SCF 3: Bison vs. West
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Biden gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Biden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hetman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biden trying to control the action but Hetman is working from the bottom.
Hetman is trying to stand up here but Biden is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Biden wants to control but Hetman is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hetman is looking for a sweep. Biden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hetman is not content to let Biden control the position.
Hetman tries to roll over but Biden keeps him under control.
Biden is controlling the pace. #ES2#
Hetman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biden is on him like a limpet, forcing Hetman back against the cage.
Hetman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Biden is trying to drag Hetman to the mat but Hetman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Biden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hetman is defending well.
Hetman is trying to pull guard but Biden has him pressed against the cage.
Biden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hetman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Biden uses from the top position.
Biden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hetman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hetman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hetman trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Hetman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hetman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biden seems keen to control Hetman's posture.
Hetman throws an elbow that misses. Biden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hetman's guard. Nice move by Biden!#REVR#
Biden trying to control but Hetman is working from the bottom.
Biden with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hetman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hetman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biden stopping the sweep attempt from Hetman.
Biden trying to control but Hetman is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hetman is controlling Biden's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adam Hetman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hetman cracks a nice hook into Biden's ribs.
Hetman with a jab.#TD2#
Hetman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Biden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hetman wants to take a breather but Biden is having none of it.
Hetman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biden won't allow Hetman to pass to mount.
Biden punching from the bottom.
Hetman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hetman scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Hetman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hetman prevents Biden from improving his position.#T1#
Biden is working hard here to advance position.
Hetman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hetman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hetman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hetman is trying to control. Biden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Biden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hetman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hetman is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biden is trying to maintain the position but Hetman is very close to passing his half guard.
Biden is staying active underneath Hetman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hetman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hetman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biden is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Hetman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Hetman.
Hetman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Hetman throwing shots but Biden is blocking nicely.
Hetman working Biden over with strikes.
Biden trying to control but Hetman postures up.
Still in half guard, Hetman seems content to control.#SU2#
Hetman stands up out of the half guard.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hetman.
Biden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hetman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Hetman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hetman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hetman lands a few punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hetman is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hetman scores with punches from side control.
Hetman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hetman working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Hetman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Biden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Biden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hetman tries to avoid it but Biden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hetman to the ground. Hetman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Hetman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hetman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hetman happy to just control the position for now.
Biden is looking to regain half guard here but Hetman keeps moving and retains side control.
Hetman taking a breather here.
Hetman scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hetman working the head with strikes. #T1#
Hetman scores with punches from side control.
Biden is trying to escape the position but Hetman is controlling the position.
Adam Hetman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biden is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hetman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biden, who protects the arm well.
Biden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hetman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hetman working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hetman cracks Biden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Biden is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Hetman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#Biden is rocked!
Biden is letting Hetman control him for a moment. #T2#
Hetman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Biden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hetman cracks Biden with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hetman immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Biden is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hetman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Hetman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Cruz thows a leg kick but Tarasov checks it #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarasov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tarasov prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz trying to control but Tarasov postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tarasov in particular looking to stall.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarasov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov moves nicely into side control.
Cruz tries to buck Tarasov off but Tarasov is having none of it.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Tarasov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarasov prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz wants to control but Tarasov postures up.
Tarasov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cruz wants to control but Tarasov postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cruz regains half guard.
Tarasov is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Tarasov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz trying to control here.
Tarasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tarasov is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Tarasov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz trying to hold on to Tarasov's head to control him but Tarasov postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Cruz misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarasov.
Tarasov controlling from the top position.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tarasov stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.#T4#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz swings for the body but Tarasov moves out of range.
Tarasov attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Tarasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tarasov continues to drive forward.
Tarasov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarasov to the ground. Cruz is now in Tarasov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarasov pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Tarasov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tarasov tries to get out of the position.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iosef Tarasov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Tarasov's belly button to the back.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Tarasov tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarasov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarasov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Tarasov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarasov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Cruz jabs Tarasov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tarasov at a distance.
Tarasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Cruz scores with a takedown into Tarasov's guard.
Tarasov has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Tarasov seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Tarasov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarasov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Tarasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarasov, not yet. #T2#
Tarasov is working hard here to advance position.
Tarasov pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Tarasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tarasov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarasov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Cruz pulls Tarasov in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tarasov is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Tarasov controlling him for the moment.
Tarasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Tarasov's ribs.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Tarasov circles away easily#TD#
and Tarasov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarasov stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Tarasov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cruz clinches up with Tarasov and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Tarasov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tarasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Tarasov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tarasov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Cruz 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.
Tarasov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarasov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tarasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarasov controlling from the top position.
Cruz is trying to keep Tarasov in close.
Tarasov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tarasov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
Tarasov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tarasov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.
Cruz tries to bench press Tarasov off him but Tarasov keeps the position.
Tarasov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tarasov continues to stall.
Cruz 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.#T3#
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Tarasov working away.
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Cruz tries to buck Tarasov off but Tarasov is having none of it.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarasov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarasov dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Cruz there.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarasov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarasov. Tarasov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tarasov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarasov slips under a jab from Cruz.
Tarasov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Cruz.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Cruz!

Event: TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Dinu misses with an uppercut
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Dinu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinu misses the jab.
Dinu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinu misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinu throws a poor cross that misses
and Karter counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Dinu moves into range and clinches up with Karter.
A short left from Karter.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Karter.
Dinu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
Dinu managing to block the knees to the body from Karter.
Karter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinu is defending well for now.
Karter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karter has Dinu pressed against the cage, preventing Dinu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Karter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinu avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dinu throws an elbow but misses.
Dinu working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Dinu.
Dinu working aggressively here.
Dinu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dinu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter lands with a right to the head.
Dinu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dinu tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Dinu back against the cage. #BC#
Dinu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinu loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Dinu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Karter finds it's way through Dinu's defenses.
Dinu misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Karter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.#CL#
Dinu clinches up against the cage.
Karter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karter blocks a body shot from Dinu.
Karter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinu avoids it.
Karter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dinu is looking to control Karter's arms but Karter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dinu has his back to the cage.
Dinu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dinu blocks it with crossed arms.
Karter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karter lands a nice uppercut.
Karter blocking some punches.
Karter missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Dinu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Dinu lands an elbow just above Karter 's eye. #BC#
Dinu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dinu has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinu.
Karter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Dinu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Dinu avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dinu's efforts to push away.
Karter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dinu backwards.
Karter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinu avoids it.
Karter misses with a body punch.
Dinu is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karter misses with some punches.
Karter trying to land knees to the body.
Dinu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Karter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Dinu misses with a body punch.
Karter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Dinu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinu throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Dinu is rocked!
Dinu misses with a hook to the body
and as Dinu loses concentration momentarily, Karter counters with a picture perfect head kick! Dinu goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lamar Karter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Shart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Shart's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart wants to sweep but no luck.
Shart is still trying to improve position.
Shart keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Shart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cruz stands up from Shart's guard - Cruz perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shart is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it. #T1#
Cruz looking to control but instead Shart has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Shart regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cruz.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVB##T2#
Cruz is trying to control the position but Shart postures up.
Shart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Shart working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shart trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Shart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass.
Shart keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz is looking to stand back up but Shart counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cruz.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shart in particular looking to stall.
Shart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shart misses with a head shot. Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz looking to control but Shart passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rumsfeld Shart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Shart's defenses. #TD2#
Shart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruz wants to control but Shart postures up.
A lull in the action here as Shart stalls from top position.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to control but Shart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shart has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shart punching from mount but Cruz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Shart maintains control.
Shart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Shart gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shart trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Shart throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cruz because Shart loaded up on that one.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Shart maintains control.
Cruz wants to control but Shart is having none of it.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shart avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.#T3#
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #SUB2#
Shart has hold of Cruz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cruz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Shart isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz is just holding on here. Shart manages to take his back. #T4##SUB2#
Shart working for the choke.
Cruz breaks Shart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cruz trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rumsfeld Shart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Shart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shart wants to clinch.
Cruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Shart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Cruz working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz is trying to keep Shart in close.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Shart from controlling successfully.
Shart scoring with some ground and pound.
Cruz 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz wants to stand but Shart is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Rumsfeld Shart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Shart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shart trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Shart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Shart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Shart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shart advances position into side control!
Shart laying and praying for a moment but Cruz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rumsfeld Shart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shart slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz is pressing down on Shart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shart wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Shart preventing the sweep.
Shart passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Shart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ricardo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rumsfeld Shart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shart moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rumsfeld Shart.
I've got Shart 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumsfeld Shart!
Rumsfeld Shart gave a mention to The Huntington New Age Wellness Community in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
St Stone takes the fight into the clinch.
Durant throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
Nice elbow from St Stone. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
St Stone keeps control of Durant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
St Stone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Durant breaks the clinch. #CL2#
St Stone moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Stone.
St Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns St Stone into the cage.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from St Stone.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Durant blocks with his arms. #BC#
Durant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Durant circles away. #CL#
Durant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Stone, pushing him back against the cage.
Durant tries to break free but St Stone pushes him back against the cage.
St Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durant is keeping busy.
Durant wants to get back to striking at distance but St Stone won't allow it. #T1#
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Durant in his tracks for a moment.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durant blocks it with crossed arms.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone. #CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Durant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
St Stone has Durant up against the cage in a clinch.
Durant takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Tom Durant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Durant blocks it.
Durant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Stone has him pressed against the cage.
St Stone stalling the fight.
Durant wants to break free but St Stone has control.
St Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Durant won't want to take too many of those.
Durant is breathing heavily.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Tom Durant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
After the fight, Marcus St Stone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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