Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Hera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hera wants it to stay on the feet.
Chingju sets himself, and Hera steps forward looking for the clinch! Chingju avoids it this time.
Hera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chingju closes the distance and clinches up with Hera, looking for a takedown. Chingju pushes Hera against the cage but Hera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Chingju drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hera gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Chingju wants to work for an arm triangle but Hera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chingju trying to pass the guard but Hera defending well.
Hera is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hera.
Hera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chingju tries to free his leg and advance position but Hera is retaining full guard. #T1#
Chingju sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hera's guard.
Hera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Chingju is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chingju.
Chingju knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hera on the ground.
Hera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chingju.
Chingju wants to control from the top but Hera keeps moving.
Chingju stopping the sweep attempt from Hera.
Hera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chingju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hera 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#
Hera wants to stand but Chingju has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Chingju actively working from the bottom here.
Hera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chingju wants to control but Hera is keeping busy.
Chingju is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chingju. #T3#
Hera slows the pace down in half guard.
Hera prevents Chingju from improving his position.
Well, if Hera 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.
Hera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chingju trying to hold on to Hera's head to control him but Hera postures up.
Chingju is looking to improve his position.
Chingju is trying to maintain the position but Hera is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chingju tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hera swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kin Chingju. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chingju changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hera is not content to let Chingju control the position.
Hera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chingju is breathing heavily.
Chingju missing with punches from the bottom.
Chingju is looking for a sweep. Hera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Hera 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.
Hera lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Hera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chingju swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chingju could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chingju fails with the takedown.#TD#
Chingju shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chingju was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hera is trying to control Chingju's posture but Chingju avoids it.
Hera gets back to half guard.
Chingju tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chingju trying to work for an americana but Hera has managed to regain full guard.
Hera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chingju is controlling him. #T1#
Chingju wants to control from the top but Hera keeps moving.
Chingju stops Hera from standing up.
Chingju throws a strike but Hera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chingju tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chingju is proving hard to escape from.
Brandon Hera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Chingju looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hera wants to stand and escape but instead Chingju has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hera is looking to stand up but Chingju isn't so interested in that idea.
Chingju is fighting to break Hera's control of his arms but Hera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Chingju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hera is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hera looking for a triangle here. Chingju is fighting it but it looks tight! Hera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chingju is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Hera!

Event: QFC Tournament 1182 Round 1
Date: Feb 22, 2024

#R1#
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chingju.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Chingju tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chingju working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Chingju working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chingju is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chingju wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson is pushing Chingju's head away, looking to escape. Chingju manages to hold on to the position though.
Chingju working the ground and pound.
Chingju has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Chingju tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chingju has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chingju asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Chingju working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Chingju is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Chingju looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Chingju drags him back down.#T2#
Chingju lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Chingju's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Chingju drags him back down.#SUB2#
Chingju is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Chingju working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chingju is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chingju is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Chingju tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Chingju.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chingju is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chingju tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Chingju has hold of Johnson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Johnson seems comfortable defending it but Chingju has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Johnson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Johnson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chingju couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kin Chingju!

Event: Madness Pot-Acolypse
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Big B closes the distance and clinches.
Big B gets underhooks to prevent Columbus's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Big B pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Big B working for a triangle but Columbus defends it easily.
Big B controls Columbus momentarily but Columbus frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big B keeping moving, preventing Columbus from controlling successfully.
Columbus won't allow Big B to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Columbus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big B being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Columbus looking to pass the guard.
Big B wants to sweep here but Columbus controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Columbus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big B is looking to stand up but Columbus isn't so interested in that idea.
Big B controlling Columbus's posture.
Big B is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big B wants to stand up but Columbus is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Columbus lands with a hook. Big B tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Columbus needs to keep his hands up - Big B had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Columbus has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Columbus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Big B unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Big B throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
A short right from Big B on the inside. #BC2#
Big B manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Big B gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Big B lands a nice uppercut.
Big B avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Big B.
The crowd are getting on Big B's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Big B prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Big B escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Big B closes the distance and clinches.
Columbus can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Columbus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Big B has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Columbus regains guard immediately.
Columbus is wriggling around but Big B manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Columbus trying to control here.
Columbus has hold of Big B's hands but Big B slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Big B lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Big B wants to lay and pray for a moment but Columbus keeps working.
Columbus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Big B is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Big B lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big B is keen to just control but Columbus is a slippery customer.
Columbus wants to get back to full guard.
Columbus is refusing to be controlled, as Big B sits in half guard. #ES#
Columbus has one foot on Big B's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Big B dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Columbus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Big B fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Big B closes the distance and clinches.
Big B effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Big B.
Columbus has Big B pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Big B manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #KD2#
Big B has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Columbus goes down! Big B dives on top of him - Columbus manages to get guard. #ROC2#
Columbus is rocked!#CUT2#
Chris Columbus's cut is getting worse.
Big B controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Big B loads up on a big left hand. Columbus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Big B looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Columbus can't hide his disappointment, as Big B celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Big B!
Our winner, Christian Big B, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 27: Cox vs Joukani
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1##CL2#
O Neil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from O Neil.
Houser tries to stall but O Neil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Houser could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Houser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Neil pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for O Neil to work.
Houser pushes off an throws an elbow but O Neil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
Houser lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Houser.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
O Neil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Houser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Neil.
O Neil lands an uppercut.
O Neil stalls. #T1#
O Neil is pushing Houser up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Neil.
O Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Neil scores with a shot to the side of Houser's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Neil.
Houser landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houser.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Neil is struggling to control the position.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houser.
Houser is looking to control O Neil's arms but O Neil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Houser has his back to the cage.
O Neil blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for O Neil. #T2#
Houser looking to throw knees to the head but O Neil is blocking nicely.
Houser creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Houser wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Houser wants to break free but O Neil has control.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houser being controlled against the cage.
O Neil scores with a hook to the body.
Houser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Neil is leaning against Houser and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Houser throws an elbow but misses.
Houser looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Houser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Houser looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
O Neil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
O Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
Houser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Neil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Neil stalls.
O Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Houser looking to throw knees to the head but O Neil is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, O Neil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Houser trying to land knees to the body.
O Neil lands a left hand.
O Neil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houser.
Houser is trying to stall.
O Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
O Neil slowing the pace effectively.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Houser avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
O Neil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houser pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
O Neil avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houser lands a damaging elbow.
O Neil slowing the pace effectively.
O Neil pushes Houser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Neil digs a right hand into Houser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houser's gas tank.
O Neil pushes Houser back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Neil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Housers head.
Houser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Neil lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Houser is rocked!
Houser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Houser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Neil avoids it.
Houser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houser seems to have got his legs back now.
O Neil avoids a wild elbow strike from Houser.
Houser misses with a knee to the head.
O Neil avoids a wild elbow strike from Houser.
O Neil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Neil stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
O Neil misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim O Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houser missing with knees to the body.
O Neil prevents Houser from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from O Neil.
O Neil stalling in the clinch but Houser improves position.
O Neil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
O Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Houser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Neil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Houser throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for O Neil.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
A short right from O Neil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houser is struggling to control the position.
Houser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
O Neil lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
O Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Houser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houser is trying to stall.
O Neil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Houser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Neil.
A left hand lands to the body for O Neil.
Houser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from O Neil.
O Neil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houser backwards.
O Neil avoids a wild elbow strike from Houser.
O Neil misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for O Neil.
Houser being controlled against the cage.
O Neil digs a right hand into Houser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houser's gas tank. #T2#
O Neil pushes Houser against the cage. O Neil is working some dirty boxing. O Neil pushes off with a quick right hook! Houser goes down! Houser tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! O Neil moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim O Neil!

Event: Madness 39 Petrov vs Lati
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##KD#
Jee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Elmose sprawling to the canvas! Elmose rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jee finish him?! #ROC#
Elmose is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mark Elmose has been cut.
Elmose throws out a leg kick but Jee moves out of range and Elmose only half commits.
Elmose is still on wobbly legs! Can Jee finish him?
Jee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elmose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jee throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Elmose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Elmose seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elmose preventing the sweep.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Elmose has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elmose. #SUB#
Jee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elmose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Elmose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elmose trying to control but Jee is working from the bottom.
Elmose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Elmose wants to control from the top but Jee keeps moving. #SUB#
Jee looking for a guillotine here but Elmose defends easily. #SUB#
Jee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elmose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elmose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Jee working for a triangle but Elmose defends it easily. #SUB#
Jee looking for a guillotine here but Elmose defends easily.
Jee is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Jee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elmose is aware though and is defending well.
Elmose wants to control from the top but Jee keeps moving.
Jee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Jee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elmose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jee keeping moving, preventing Elmose from controlling successfully.
Jee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elmose manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Elmose trying to keep a closed guard but Jee is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jee prevents Elmose from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Jee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elmose looking to control.
Jee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elmose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elmose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Jee controlling from the top position.
Jee trying to control the position from guard on top but Elmose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elmose wants to stand but Jee is controlling the position. #ES2#
Elmose has his feet on Jee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Elmose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Elmose staying out of range there.
Jee misses the jab.#TD2#
Elmose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jee gets full guard.
Elmose trying to control the position from guard on top but Jee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elmose trying to control but Jee is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elmose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elmose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jee controls Elmose momentarily but Elmose frees himself. #SUB#
Jee is looking for a triangle but Elmose pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dar Jee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Elmose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Elmose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Elmose is trying to control. Jee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jee is looking to control Elmose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jee avoid being mounted?
Elmose is keen to just control but Jee is a slippery customer.
Jee is trying to control but can't.
Jee has hold of Elmose's hands but Elmose slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elmose is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jee is trying to control but Elmose manages to pass to mount!
Jee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jee wants to improve his position but Elmose is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Jee has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Elmose escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Elmose!
Elmose is looking to take a break and control but Jee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jee is letting Elmose control him for a moment.
Jee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jee is working hard here to advance position.
Elmose is looking to take a break and control but Jee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Elmose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jee is looking to reverse the position.
Jee trying to control but Elmose flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Elmose is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Jee up. #SUB2#
Jee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Elmose's arms.
Jee trying to control the action but Elmose just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Jee can't escape the position.
Elmose avoiding Jee 's attempts to control his hands.
Elmose trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Elmose keeps control of the position as Jee tries to break free.
Elmose not allowing Jee to control his hands.
Mark Elmose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jee wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Elmose is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Elmose patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Jee just looking to survive in the bad position.
Elmose avoiding Jee 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Jee right now. #SUB2#
Elmose is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jee is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Elmose.
Jee trying to control the hands but Elmose breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jee can't escape the position.
Jee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Elmose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Elmose's cut.
That's time! Jee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Elmose gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jee wants to control but Elmose is keeping busy.
Jee tries to get to full guard but Elmose has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jee manages to get to full guard.
Jee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jee is trying to control the position but Elmose postures up. #T1##SUB#
Jee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elmose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jee pulls Elmose in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Jee working for submissions but it's allowed Elmose to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Elmose is working for a submission of some sort.
Elmose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Jee actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Elmose seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Elmose trying to mount his opponent but Jee defends it.
Elmose prevents Jee from improving his position.
Elmose trying to control from half guard but Jee is working away.
Jee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elmose is working away from the top position though.
Jee is refusing to be controlled, as Elmose sits in half guard.
Jee is trying to maintain the position but Elmose is very close to passing his half guard.
Elmose wants to take a breather but Jee is having none of it. #SUB2#
Elmose seems to be working for a kimura but Jee defends the submission attempt.
Jee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Jee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elmose defends it easily.
Elmose wants to pass the guard but Jee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jee has his foot on Elmose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elmose works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jee has his foot on Elmose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elmose works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Elmose gets to his feet - Jee follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Elmose closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jee to the mat! Jee manages to get full guard.
Elmose trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jee's guard.
Elmose throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jee has his foot on Elmose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elmose works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Elmose trying to control the position from guard on top but Jee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elmose stands and throws Jee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Elmose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jee keeps working.
Jee struggling a bit here.
Jee is looking for a sweep.
Jee is trying to control Elmose's posture but Elmose avoids it.
Jee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jee is trying to control Elmose's posture but Elmose avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Elmose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elmose 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Elmose!

Event: GDL 21 : Spence vs Stone
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##CL2#
O Neil moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Houser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Neil is keeping busy.
Houser seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but O Neil is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
O Neil taking a breather.
O Neil's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on O Neil's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Houser tries to land knees in the clinch but O Neil avoids the damage to the body.
O Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houser backwards.
Houser controlling the action here for a moment.
Houser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Neil lands a shot to the body.
Houser is looking to control O Neil's arms but O Neil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Houser has his back to the cage.
O Neil misses with some punches.
Houser tries to land a knee to the head but O Neil blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Houser misses with an elbow over the top.
O Neil lands with a right to the head.
O Neil effectively controlling the action here.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Houser. #T1#
Houser looking to throw knees to the head but O Neil is blocking nicely.
Houser dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
O Neil lands with a left to the head.
Houser tries to pull guard but O Neil holds him up against the cage and eventually Houser drops back down to his feet.
Houser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Neil is defending well for now.
O Neil takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Houser.
Houser creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Houser controls his hands.
Houser misses with an elbow strike.
Houser could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Houser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Houser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
O Neil takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
O Neil working aggressively here.
Houser is looking to control O Neil's arms but O Neil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Houser has his back to the cage.
O Neil working aggressively here.
Houser misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houser looking to stall.
O Neil letting Houser take a breather here.
O Neil throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Houser.
Houser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Neil blocks it with crossed arms.
Houser connects with a knee to the head.
Houser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Neil blocks it with crossed arms.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Houser.
Houser lands an elbow inside that O Neil shrugs off.
Houser working aggressively here.
Houser is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Knees to the body from Houser.
Houser blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houser backwards.
A shot in the inside from O Neil.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
O Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Houser backwards.
O Neil tries to work over Houser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houser controlling the action here for a moment.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Houser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Houser lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Houser stalling the fight. #T4#
O Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Houser to work.
Houser blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Neil tries a body shot but Houser blocks it.
O Neil scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Neil.
Houser throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Neil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Houser trying to land knees to the body.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Houser avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from O Neil as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Neil presses Houser against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
O Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Neil lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Houser is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim O Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Houser moves in looking to clinch but O Neil pushes him off.
Oh Houser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jim O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houser throws a sloppy head kick and O Neil moves out of range easily.
Houser seems to have got his legs back now.
O Neil throws a nice looking combination but Houser bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
O Neil clinches up with Houser and pushes him back against the cage.
O Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil.
Houser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Neil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Neil trying to control the position but instead, Houser has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Neil into the cage.
Jim O Neil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Houser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Neil dodges an elbow strike from Houser.
Houser leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houser wants to stall.
O Neil misses with a body punch.
O Neil taking a breather.#T1#
O Neil working aggressively here.
O Neil tries to throw a body punch but Houser avoids it by throwing O Neil back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
O Neil misses with a body punch.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
O Neil gets through Houser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Neil blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Neil.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houser.
Come on O Neil - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Houser tries to land knees in the clinch but O Neil avoids the damage to the body.
O Neil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Houser blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
O Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from O Neil on the inside.
Houser scores with a knee to the head.
Houser lands a knee to the body.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Neil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Houser has O Neil pushed against the cage.
A short right from O Neil on the inside.
O Neil working aggressively here.
O Neil taking a breather.
Houser pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O Neil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Houser is keeping busy.
O Neil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Neil leaning his opponent against the cage.
Houser lands an elbow inside. #T3#
O Neil looking to slow down the pace here.
Houser lands a damaging elbow.
O Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houser taking a breather.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil stalling in the clinch.
O Neil stalls.
Houser landing knees to the head.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil scores with a hook to the body.
Houser manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Houser throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Neil lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Neil. #T4#
O Neil lands an uppercut.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houser misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Neil.
O Neil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Housers head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Houser.
Stalling in the clinch from O Neil.
Houser tries to land knees in the clinch but O Neil avoids the damage to the body.
Houser tries to land knees in the clinch but O Neil avoids the damage to the body.
Houser using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
O Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Houser looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Neil scores with a shoulder strike.
Houser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Neil is defending well for now.
Houser with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Come on O Neil - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim O Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
O Neil pushes Houser up against the cage in a clinch.
Houser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Neil blocks it with crossed arms.
O Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Houser uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Houser.
O Neil misses with a body punch.
O Neil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houser.
Houser throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Housers head.
Houser wants to stall.
Houser's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Neil lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
O Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Neil lands a body shot.
O Neil throws a head punch that misses.
O Neil just leaning against Houser, taking a breather.
O Neil blocks an elbow strike from Houser.
O Neil misses with a body punch.
Houser blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
O Neil lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Neil lands a hook that snaps the head of Houser backwards.
O Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Houser working hard to break the clinch.
O Neil scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Neil is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
O Neil lands a big right hand that drops Houser! The killer instinct kicks in and O Neil finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by O Neil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim O Neil!

Event: Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Get Jacobsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perkele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perkele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Get Jacobsen.
Perkele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Perkele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Get Jacobsen.#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Get Jacobsen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Get Jacobsen misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Perkele counters with a crisp one two that drops Get Jacobsen! Perkele thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Get Jacobsen to his feet! Get Jacobsen is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Get Jacobsen is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Get Jacobsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Get Jacobsen moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Get Jacobsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Get Jacobsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Get Jacobsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Get Jacobsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Get Jacobsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Get Jacobsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Get Jacobsen fails with the takedown
and Perkele counters with a crisp right that sends Get Jacobsen to the canvas! Perkele follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Perkele!

Event: WCKD - 8 - Super Heavy Showdow
Date: Feb 21, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Brown drives through and clinches with Big B against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big B.
Big B is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Big B tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Big B gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brown regains guard.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Big B lands a couple of elbows.
Big B might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Big B looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big B prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Big B has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big B slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Big B working the ground and pound.
Big B slows the pace down. #T1#
Brown takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Big B is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Big B slows the pace down. #SUB#
Big B is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Big B scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
Brown 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.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Big B working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Big B landing a few strikes.
Brown takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Big B asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Big B in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Brown looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Big B turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Big B!
An out of breath Christian Big B thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: APEX 6
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Eggard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiener is looking to counter with head kicks.
Eggard shoots and misses
and Wiener counters with a big head kick but Eggard shrugs it off.
Wiener throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wiener!
A thudding body kick lands there by Wiener!
Wiener throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Eggard scores with a takedown into Wiener's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiener wants to get back to his feet but Eggard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wiener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiener tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Eggard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiener is wriggling around but Eggard manages to pass to half guard.
Eggard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eggard stalling away here and it's allowed Wiener to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Eggard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Wiener is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wiener defending against the ground and pound.
Wiener is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eggard is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Eggard tries for a kimura but Wiener is defending well.
Wiener wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Eggard is working to tighten his grip on Wiener's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Wiener has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Eggard is really squeezing tight and eventually Wiener passes out! Eggard breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kira Eggard!

Event: WCKD- 5 - Canada Eh!
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Skarsgard jabs Big B right on the nose. Big B blinks but takes it well.
Skarsgard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skarsgard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Big Bs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Big B scores with a takedown into Skarsgard's guard.
Big B 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.
Big B is working Skarsgard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Big B distracts Skarsgard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#
It looks like Gustaf Skarsgard has been cut.
Skarsgard wants to get back to his feet but Big B is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Big B wants to control from the top but Skarsgard keeps moving. #ES2#
Skarsgard scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Big B closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skarsgard's guard.
Big B missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Big B might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Big B working some strikes from top position.
Big B definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skarsgard wants to stand up but Big B is controlling him.
Big B trying to control but Skarsgard is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Skarsgard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Big B is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Big B breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skarsgard with a hook.
Skarsgard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big B.
Skarsgard throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Big B counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Big B is standing up over Skarsgard. Skarsgard looks to escape but Big B dives into side control. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Big B scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT#
That has opened up Gustaf Skarsgard's cut even more.
Skarsgard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT#
The cut above Gustaf Skarsgard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christian Big B!

Event: QFC Tournament 951 Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Eggard.
Eggard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minuto checks it well.
Minuto misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Eggard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eggard. #TD2#
Minuto jumps into guard, dragging Eggard to the mat.
Minuto is trying to control the position but Eggard postures up. #SUB2#
Minuto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eggard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eggard tries to stand but Minuto is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Minuto, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minuto keeping full guard, as Eggard tries to pass.
Minuto working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Minuto looking for a guillotine here but Eggard defends easily.
Minuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Minuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eggard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eggard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minuto is trying to keep Eggard in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eggard wants to stand but Minuto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Minuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eggard is stalling in the full guard.
Eggard looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Minuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eggard escapes and throws Minuto's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Eggard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minuto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eggard tries to advance to mount but Minuto denies him. #T3#
Eggard controls the position from side control.
Minuto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Eggard connects with a decent elbow. #SU#
Eggard stands up. #TD#
Eggard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Minuto's guard.
Eggard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eggard wants to stand but Minuto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Eggard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Eggard won't allow Minuto to sweep him here.
Eggard passes Minuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eggard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eggard stalling away here and it's allowed Minuto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Eggard wants to get up but he can't break Minuto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Minuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eggard passes into side control.
Minuto tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kira Eggard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Minuto throws a leg kick but Eggard sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Eggard shoots in and gets a takedown into Minuto's guard.
Minuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eggard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eggard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Minuto tries to buck Eggard off but Eggard is having none of it.
Eggard working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minuto is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Eggard decides to stand back up.
Minuto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eggard avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Minuto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Minuto looks to move away, Eggard throws a big counter combo but Minuto just gets out of the way.
Eggard moves in looking to clinch but Minuto pushes him off.
Minuto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manlio Minuto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Eggard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eggard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minuto is looking to improve his position.
Eggard stalling.
Minuto is looking to control Eggard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minuto avoid being mounted?
Kira Eggard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Eggard wants to stand up but Minuto has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Eggard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eggard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eggard's back!#SUB2#
Minuto is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Eggard is defending well though. Minuto let's go of the attempt for now.
Eggard trying to control the action but Minuto just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Eggard right now. #T3#
Minuto trying to control momentarily.
Eggard just trying to survive but Minuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Minuto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Eggard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Eggard for a finish. #SUB2#
Minuto working for a choke but Eggard is defending well. #SUB2#
Minuto looking for the choke from the back.
Eggard is trying to break free. #T4##SUB2#
Minuto has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Eggard is defending well but eventually Minuto manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Eggard has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manlio Minuto!

Event: Core Combat III
Date: Dec 24, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Waller gets tackled into the cage by Elmose. Elmose maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Elmose pulls Waller into guard.
Waller wanted to stand there but Elmose had control of the position.
Waller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Elmose trying to keep a closed guard but Waller is proving a slippery customer.
Elmose wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Waller is now in half guard.
Elmose is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elmose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Elmose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Waller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SU#
Waller decides to stand up. #T1##KD#
Waller drops Elmose with a beautiful combination! Elmose stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Waller is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Elmose is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mark Elmose has been cut.
Waller looks to land a combination but Elmose avoids it well.
Elmose fails with the takedown.
Elmose scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Elmose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elmose keeps control of Waller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waller scores with a shot to the side of Elmose's head.
Waller is looking to break free of the clinch but Elmose has double underhooks.
Waller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elmose backwards. #TD2#
Elmose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Waller regains guard. #ES#
Waller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Elmose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Elmose takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elmose lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Elmose misses with a takedown
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Waller connects with a looping right hand.
Elmose is still on wobbly legs! Can Waller finish him?
Elmose gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Waller gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Waller!

Event: WCKD- 1 - New Beginning
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1##TD#
Big B shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cook on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Big B landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Cook is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Cook has been cut.
Big B sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Cook! Oh, Cook is in big trouble! Big B lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christian Big B!
Christian Big B is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: QFC Tournament 936 Round 2
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Big B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Big B manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gowdy on his heels. He'll look to pass Gowdy's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Gowdy is looking for a triangle but Big B pushes his legs off easily.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B distracts Gowdy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Big B trying to control but Gowdy is working from the bottom.
Big B wants to pass the guard but Gowdy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big B with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Gowdy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Big B can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Big B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Gowdy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Big B defends well.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B is looking to pass into half guard but Gowdy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gowdy is in guard.#REVR#
Big B trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Big B is looking for a triangle but Gowdy pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Big B wants to control but Gowdy passes easily into half guard.
Gowdy passes into side control, despite Big B's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Gowdy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big B knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big B tries to bench press Gowdy off him but Gowdy keeps the position.
Gowdy throws a strike aimed at the side of Big B's head but Big B avoids it well.#T3#
Big B tries to buck Gowdy off but Gowdy is having none of it.
Big B struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Big B is trying to get back to half guard.
Big B keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Gowdy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Big B should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Gowdy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gowdy throws a right and a left that Big B avoids nicely.
Anderson Gowdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gowdy misses with a head kick.
Big B tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gowdy tries to clinch but Big B is having none of it.
Gowdy tries to clinch #TD2#
and Big B counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gowdy!
Gowdy is looking for a sweep.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Big B has eaten all the pies!
Gowdy is breathing heavily.
Big B tries to advance to mount but Gowdy denies him.
Big B wants to control but Gowdy is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Gowdy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Big B fails with the takedown.
Gowdy throws a big counter combination but Big B scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gowdy lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Big B is defended easily by Gowdy.
Gowdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big B fails with the takedown.
Anderson Gowdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Big B.
Gowdy cracks the inside of Big B's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy lands a head kick. Big B smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Big B is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gowdy's half guard.
Gowdy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big B can do to turn this around?
Big B 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. #T1#
Gowdy wants to improve his position but Big B is controlling well.
Gowdy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Big B scores with a couple of nice shots.
Big B is looking to pass Gowdy's guard but actually Gowdy recovers to full guard.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gowdy wants to sweep here but Big B controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gowdy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big B preventing the sweep.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
Big B wants to pass the guard but Gowdy is keeping the position.
Big B wants to control from the top but Gowdy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Big B fails with a takedown attempt.
Gowdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Big B fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gowdy to the ground. Big B is now in Gowdy's guard.#ES#
Gowdy pushes Big B off and scrambles back to his feet.
Big B shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gowdy pinned against the cage. Gowdy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That kick from Gowdy tenderised Big B's leg. Big B is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson Gowdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gowdy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Big B drives through with a takedown into Gowdy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Gowdy manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Gowdy moves into the clinch.
Gowdy trying to control the position but instead, Big B has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gowdy into the cage.
Big B drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Gowdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big B shoots for a double leg takedown but Gowdy sprawls well. He's pushed Big B's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Gowdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Big B closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gowdy circles away.
Big B fails with the takedown.
Gowdy lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gowdy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gowdy darts in looking for a takedown but Big B gets double underhooks and turns Gowdy into the cage.
Big B slips a jab and a cross from Gowdy.
Gowdy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big B pinned against the cage. Big B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Big B closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gowdy's guard.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Big B trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gowdy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big B tries to free his leg and advance position but Gowdy is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Big B darts in looking for a takedown but Gowdy gets double underhooks and turns Big B into the cage.
Gowdy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big B misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson Gowdy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Big B avoids the head kick by Gowdy.
Big B defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gowdy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gowdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gowdy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big B pinned against the cage. Big B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big B changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gowdy tries to avoid it but Big B manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gowdy to the ground. Gowdy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gowdy as Big B shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Gowdy as Big B shoots in.
Big B fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Big B.
That kick from Gowdy tenderised Big B's leg. Big B is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Gowdy stuffs the takedown.
Gowdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Big B just manages to avoid it.
Big B shoots in for a takedown but Gowdy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big B fails to land the takedown.
As Big B looks to move away, Gowdy throws a big counter combo but Big B just gets out of the way.#CL#
Gowdy has closed the distance and engaged Big B in a clinch. #BC#
Gowdy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Gowdy clinches up against the cage.
Gowdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Big B blocks it with crossed arms.
Big B is trying to push Gowdy away but Gowdy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Gowdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gowdy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Gowdy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gowdy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Big B shoots in and gets a takedown into Gowdy's guard.
Christian Big B has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gowdy trying to control the position here.
Big B slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big B landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gowdy tries to bench press Big B off him but Big B keeps the position.
Big B cracks Gowdy with a big right hand but Gowdy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Big B working the ground and pound from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!

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

Event: QFC Tournament 936 Round 1
Date: Oct 22, 2019

#R1#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Big B tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Big B shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Big B is controlling him.
Jones is trying to keep Big B in close.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the position.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Big B landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Big B.
Big B working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Big B scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Big B postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Big B postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Big B is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Big B scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Big B throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones working a defensive guard but Big B passes into half guard.
Big B trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Big B drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Big B has Jones in his guard.#REVB#
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Big B.
Big B controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Big B is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Big B is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Big B looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
Big B could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Big B is looking to improve his position.
Big B pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones is thwarting Big B's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Big B is defending well.
Big B on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Big B tries to get out of the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big B is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Big B tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Big B gets back to full guard.
Big B trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big B looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Big B dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big B paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Big B is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Big B to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Big B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to stand but Big B is controlling the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big B looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Big B tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Big B not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones won't allow Big B to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big B keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Big B controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Big B.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones wants to control from the top but Big B keeps moving.
Big B is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Big B counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Big B landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Big B working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Big B working the body and head with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Big B wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Big B tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Big B tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Big B is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Big B lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Big B connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big B is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Big B's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Big B trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Big B controlling the action here.
Big B working Jones over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Big B dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Big B looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.#TD#
Big B shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Big B tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Big B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Big B drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Big B scoring with punches to the head and body.
Big B pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Big B connects with a couple of short punches.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B passes into half guard.
Big B takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Big B sits in half guard.
Big B lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Big B seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Big B is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Big B trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Big B trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T3#
Big B is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Big B works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Big B tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Big B scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Big B trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Big B bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4##SUB#
Big B looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Big B will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Big B's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Big B is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Christian Big B is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Joseph Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Christian Big B!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Christian Big B!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Christian Big B!

Christian Big B wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 4
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Matthew throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva tries to clinch there but Matthew circles away.
Matthew connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matthew lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fred Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Matthew. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Matthew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matthew misses the jab.
Matthew punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthew is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Matthew circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matthew counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Matthew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Matthew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matthew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Matthew's guard.
Matthew is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva cracks Matthew with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Matthew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthew manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Matthew's guard.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matthew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthew has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matthew can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthew has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Silva preventing the sweep.
Matthew has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage. #SUB#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is fighting to break Matthew's control of his arms but Matthew is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Matthew.#SUB#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is fighting to break Matthew's control of his arms but Matthew is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Let's hope that Matthew has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Silva stands and throws Matthew's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva cracks Matthew with a big elbow. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Matthew is defending well.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Silva scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Silva has hold of Matthew's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Matthew tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Silva cranks the arm and Matthew screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Matthew, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fred Silva!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 3
Date: Jul 26, 2018

#R1#
Matthew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Matthew misses the body punch
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew lands an overhand right.
Matthew misses with the body kick
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew misses with a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Masuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masuta manages to avoid it.
Masuta shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthew throws a solid leg kick but Masuta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthew.
Masuta ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Masuta shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Matthew. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Matthew.
Matthew misses the body punch
and Masuta counters with a good, hard body kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Masuta moves out of range of the body kick from Matthew.
Masuta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matthew misses with a low kick as Masuta jumps back.
Masuta is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matthew throws a lazy right hand but Masuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthew throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Masuta 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Masuta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Matthew throws a predictable looking body shot
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Matthew misses
and Masuta counters with a solid body kick.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masuta .
Masuta unleashes a big counter combination but Matthew bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matthew looks for the body kick but Masuta saw that one coming.
Masuta raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Matthew is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Matthew thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew throws a low kick but Masuta moves out of range easily.
Masuta throws a fast counter high kick but Matthew manages to duck under it in time.
Masuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Matthew. #T3#
Masuta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Matthew misses.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masuta counters with a nice body kick.
Matthew misses with a looping left.
Matthew moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMasuta .
Matthew throws a head kick that misses
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Bob Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthew throws a hook but Masuta blocks it.
It seemed like Masuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthew cracks Masuta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
enabling Masuta to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Matthew is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Masuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
As Matthew backs off Masuta throws a huge counter combo but Matthew manages to avoid it all.
A clash of legs there as Masuta blocks the low kick.
As Matthew backs off Masuta throws a huge counter combo but Matthew manages to avoid it all.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matthew throws a leg kick but Masuta checks it.
It seemed like Masuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthew tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masuta is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Matthew is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthew throws the kick towards the body but Masuta avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but KarateO Masuta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matthew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matthew looks to land a body kick but Masuta moved away.
Masuta unleashes a big counter combination but Matthew bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matthew goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matthew lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Masuta is rocked!
Masuta bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Matthew comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Masuta falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Masuta was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Matthew!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 2
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Zeus slips under a jab.
Matthew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus looks to clinch
and Matthew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zeus misses with a double jab
and Matthew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthew circles away.
Zeus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew tries to work over Zeus's front leg with a kick but Zeus checks it.
Zeus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matthew does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zeus wants to clinch
letting Matthew counter with a right hand.
Matthew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but Zeus moved out of range nicely.
Zeus tries to bum rush Matthew with a series of wild strikes but Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeus drops his hands momentarily and Matthew takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Matthew blocks a head kick by Zeus.
A head kick by Zeus misses
letting Matthew counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zeus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matthew keeps control of Zeus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zeus is trying to drag Matthew to the mat but Matthew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zeus has Matthew pressed against the cage, preventing Matthew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthew up against the cage.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Zeus wants to break free but Matthew has control.
Zeus is trying to force a seperation but Matthew has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthew. #T2#
Zeus wants a takedown.
Bob Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anubis Zeus.
Matthew throws an elbow that misses.
Zeus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matthew is keeping busy.
Matthew working hard to break the clinch.
Zeus is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthew gets an underhook and turns Zeus into the cage.
Matthew is stalling here.
Zeus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthew prevents it.
Zeus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthew smiles and moves away.
Zeus looks winded!
A leg kick checked by Zeus.
Zeus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthew tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Matthew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Zeus.
Matthew cracks Zeus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Anubis Zeus has been cut.
Matthew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Matthew coming out on top.
Matthew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matthew cracks Zeus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Zeus is rocked!
Matthew throws a body kick that misses.
Zeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthew finish him?
Matthew cracks Zeus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Zeus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Matthew pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Zeus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Matthew!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1#
Matthew scores with a leg kick.
Beaux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Brady Beaux has been cut.
Beaux wants to clinch.
Beaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matthew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beaux scrambles back to his feet.
Beaux misses with a takedown
and Matthew counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthew scores with a body shot.
Bob Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matthew defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beaux.
Bob Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Beaux.
Matthew connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Brady Beaux's cut even more.#CL#
Matthew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beaux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matthew is pressed up against the cage. Beaux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matthew down to the mat. Matthew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beaux looks winded!#CL#
Matthew has managed to clinch.
Matthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beaux backwards. #BC#
Matthew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matthew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Matthew feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beaux sprawling to the canvas! Beaux rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Matthew finish him?! #ROC#
Beaux is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthew, which made it look bad.
Beaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthew finish him?
Matthew circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Beaux to the canvas! Beaux doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Matthew keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Matthew!

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