Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Kings punishes Areni's body with a nice straight punch.
Kings gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kings 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.
Kings wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kings looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Areni pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kings really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Areni is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kings is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kings manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Areni 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.
Kings wants to control but Areni is keeping busy. #T1#
Kings wants to control the action here but instead Areni manages to pass to full mount!
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Kings is holding on tight.
Kings is trying to escape the mount.
Kings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Areni tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kings. #T2#
Kings controlling the position for now.
Kings trying to control here.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings trying to control here.
Kings is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions off his back.
Kings wants to control but Areni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kings gets full guard.
Areni stopping the sweep attempt from Kings.#SUB2#
Kings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Areni defends it easily.
Areni wanted to stand there but Kings had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kings tries to close the distance and clinch but Areni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kings closes the distance and clinches.
Kings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Areni misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kings.
Areni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kings is looking for a takedown.
Kings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Areni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kings trying to land knees to the body.
Kings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Areni misses with the head strike.
Kings throws a head punch that misses.
Areni lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hin Areni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kings misses with a looping right.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kings throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Kings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Areni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kings wants to hit a sweep here but Areni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kings there! #T1#
Kings looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kings manages to reverse the position and now he's in Areni's guard. Nice work there by Kings.
Areni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kings is one step ahead there.
Hin Areni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Areni's guard. #SUB2#
Kings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kings blocks the strikes from Areni. #T2#
Kings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kings blocks the strikes from Areni.
Areni is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings is looking to advance position but Areni won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kings is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
Kings throwing shots but Areni is blocking nicely.
Areni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Areni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Areni tries to roll over but Kings keeps him under control.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom. #T3#
Kings wants to pass the guard but Areni is defending well. #SUB2#
Areni is defending against the submission attempts here by Kings.
Areni punching from the bottom.
Kings frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kings wants to finish this one by submission but Areni is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kings.
Kings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Areni is looking to escape.
Areni is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Areni throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
Areni throws a strike from the bottom but Kings uses the opportunity to take his back.#SUB2#
Kings is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Areni has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Areni is in bad spot here.
Areni staying busy and making it hard for Kings to control. #SUB2#
Kings working for a choke but Areni is defending well.
Areni tries to escape but Kings has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kings patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is hanging on to Areni's back as he tries to escape.
Areni manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kings's guard. Nice work there by Areni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kings looking to control but Areni passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Kings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Areni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kings looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Kings misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kings won't be happy with that.
Areni working away.
Areni tries to stand but Kings is controlling his head.
Kings is trying to work for a sweep but Areni has mounted him!
Areni wants to get back to his feet but Kings is holding on tight.
Kings wants to hold on but Areni pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings tries to reverse the position but Areni maintains control.
Kings wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kings looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Kings tries to escape the position.
Areni avoiding Kings 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Areni nearly escaped from the position there.
Areni controlling well, preventing Kings from escaping the position. #T2#
Kings trying to control the position but Areni manages to sink in the hooks.
Kings wants to escape the position.
Areni seems like he's trying to stand.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kings prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free. #T3#
Areni wants to stand back up.
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
Kings keeps trying to improve his position.
Areni avoiding Kings 's attempts to control his hands.
Kings keeps the fight on the ground as Areni tries to escape.
Areni is hanging on to Kings's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Kings trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Areni seems like he's trying to stand.
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Areni keeps control of the position as Kings tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Hin Areni really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 519
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Rolando blocks a head kick by Munoz. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rolando works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Munoz wants to control but Rolando passes easily into half guard.
Rolando content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Rolando decides to stand up.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Rolando decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Munoz's guard.#T1#
Rolando controlling from the top position.
Rolando lands a couple of digs.
Rolando advances to half guard.
Rolando looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Rolando 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.
Munoz trying to control from the bottom. #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.
Rolando moves into full mount! Munoz won't be happy about that!
Rolando controlling the pace for now.
Rolando wants to take his opponent's back but Munoz doesn't allow it.
Rolando looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Munoz is looking to get to half guard.
Rolando content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Munoz has left one of his arms exposed and Rolando doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Munoz screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Rolando!

Event: GC 519
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1##TD#
Fluggerstaff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wickenhauser is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fluggerstaff dives into side control. #REVB#
Wickenhauser stops Fluggerstaff from passing to mount.
Fluggerstaff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wickenhauser on the ground.#SU#
Fluggerstaff has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wickenhauser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff.
Fluggerstaff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickenhauser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wickenhauser slaps away a takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Fluggerstaff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wickenhauser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Fluggerstaff shoots in looking for a takedown. Wickenhauser tries to sprawl out of it but Fluggerstaff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wickenhauser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wickenhauser shoots in but Fluggerstaff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wickenhauser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fluggerstaff sprawls well. Fluggerstaff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wickenhauser gets slowly back to his feet.
Fluggerstaff shoots in for a double leg but Wickenhauser sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wickenhauser finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wickenhauser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fluggerstaff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wickenhauser tries to close the distance and clinch but Fluggerstaff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fluggerstaff seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2##CL2#
Fluggerstaff tries to keep at a distance but Wickenhauser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fluggerstaff is pushing Wickenhauser up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fluggerstaff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wickenhauser is trying to push Fluggerstaff away but Fluggerstaff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wickenhauser is trying to break free.
Fluggerstaff goes for a takedown attempt but Wickenhauser pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fluggerstaff scores with the left hand. Wickenhauser knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Wickenhauser shoots for a takedown but Fluggerstaff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fluggerstaff fails to land the takedown.
Fluggerstaff fails with a takedown attempt.
Wickenhauser misses with a few strikes there.
Wickenhauser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fluggerstaff as he jumps to the side.
Fluggerstaff tests Wickenhauser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wickenhauser fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4##CL#
Fluggerstaff clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Wickenhauser jumps guard.
Wickenhauser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wickenhauser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fluggerstaff manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wickenhauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fluggerstaff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wickenhauser is pushing down on Fluggerstaff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fluggerstaff is fighting to maintain full guard but Wickenhauser has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fluggerstaff wants to get back to his feet.
Wickenhauser is looking to advance position but Fluggerstaff won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sloan Wickenhauser will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Fluggerstaff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wickenhauser quickly recovers to half guard.
Wickenhauser is trying to control but can't.
Wickenhauser manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wickenhauser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fluggerstaff controls the pace.
Wickenhauser trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fluggerstaff throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Wickenhauser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Fluggerstaff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wickenhauser shoots in for a takedown but Fluggerstaff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fluggerstaff feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff.
Fluggerstaff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evgeni Fluggerstaff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fluggerstaff pushes Wickenhauser up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fluggerstaff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fluggerstaff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickenhauser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Fluggerstaff.
Wickenhauser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fluggerstaff counters with a nice body shot.
Evgeni Fluggerstaff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloan Wickenhauser.
Wickenhauser is breathing heavily.
Wickenhauser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fluggerstaff counters with a straight right hand.
Wickenhauser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fluggerstaff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wickenhauser misses with a head kick.
Fluggerstaff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wickenhauser circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wickenhauser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fluggerstaff but Fluggerstaff pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Wickenhauser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff.
Wickenhauser wants to counter the offense by Fluggerstaff and move into the clinch position.
Wickenhauser tries to score with a low kick but Fluggerstaff moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Fluggerstaff moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fluggerstaff decides to pull guard.
Wickenhauser pushing down on Fluggerstaff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fluggerstaff controlling the position well. #SU2#
Wickenhauser stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff is defended easily by Wickenhauser.
Wickenhauser steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fluggerstaff.
Wickenhauser wants to clinch up but Fluggerstaff keeps it at a distance.
Wickenhauser throws a body kick that misses.
Wickenhauser throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Fluggerstaff clinches up with Wickenhauser and pushes him back against the cage.
Wickenhauser tries for a takedown but Fluggerstaff manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Fluggerstaff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wickenhauser blocks the body kick.
Wickenhauser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fluggerstaff defends well and Wickenhauser ends up having to push Fluggerstaff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Fluggerstaff dominated that second round.
That's time! Fluggerstaff'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#
Fluggerstaff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Fluggerstaff closes the distance and clinches.
Wickenhauser jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fluggerstaff walks away with a smile on his face. Wickenhauser gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wickenhauser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fluggerstaff swivels and escapes.
Fluggerstaff misses with a takedown attempt - Wickenhauser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wickenhauser dives in and grabs Fluggerstaff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fluggerstaff pushes down on Wickenhauser's head and hops out.
Evgeni Fluggerstaff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sloan Wickenhauser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wickenhauser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickenhauser fails with the takedown#CL#
and Fluggerstaff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wickenhauser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Fluggerstaff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Wickenhauser stalks Fluggerstaff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fluggerstaff's face. Fluggerstaff staggers backwards, shaken.
Wickenhauser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wickenhauser wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Fluggerstaff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wickenhauser tries for a takedown but Fluggerstaff manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Fluggerstaff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wickenhauser tries to clinch but Fluggerstaff moves out of range.
Wickenhauser displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fluggerstaff.
Wickenhauser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fluggerstaff with a body shot.
Wickenhauser throws a head kick that misses.
Wickenhauser shoots for a double leg takedown but Fluggerstaff sprawls well. He's pushed Wickenhauser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fluggerstaff shoots in for a takedown but Wickenhauser shows good takedown defense.
Wickenhauser fails with the takedown
and Fluggerstaff counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2##CL#
Fluggerstaff has managed to clinch.
Fluggerstaff is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wickenhauser looking to stall.
Wickenhauser has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fluggerstaff seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wickenhauser can turn it around.
Fluggerstaff is stalling here.
Wickenhauser is looking for a takedown.
Wickenhauser gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fluggerstaff. #BC#
Fluggerstaff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Wickenhauser moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wickenhauser lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wickenhauser tries a head kick but it misses.
Fluggerstaff stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Fluggerstaff misses the target.
Wickenhauser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fluggerstaff swivels and escapes.
Fluggerstaff shoots for a takedown but Wickenhauser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wickenhauser stuffs the takedown.
Wickenhauser shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wickenhauser fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Fluggerstaff rushes Wickenhauser and presses him up against the cage.
Wickenhauser is trying to break free.#T4#
Fluggerstaff tries to pull guard but Wickenhauser forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wickenhauser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fluggerstaff avoids it.
Fluggerstaff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fluggerstaff tries to pull guard but Wickenhauser won't allow it.
Fluggerstaff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wickenhauser after a bit of a struggle.
Wickenhauser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fluggerstaff is defending well.
Fluggerstaff pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wickenhauser wants to break the clinch but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Fluggerstaff!

Event: GC 519
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Baker shoots for a takedown but Bubmeister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Baker drives through and clinches with Bubmeister against the cage.
Bubmeister is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Bubmeister is trying to break free.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Baker has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Bubmeister stuffs the takedown.
Bubmeister steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubmeister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Baker is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bubmeister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Bubmeister pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baker back to the cage. Bubmeister follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bubmeister doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bubmeister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker jumps guard but Bubmeister stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good body shot from Bubmeister.
Bubmeister wants a takedown. #T2#
Bubmeister tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bubmeister is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bubmeister down to the mat. Bubmeister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baker blocks a head kick by Bubmeister.
Bubmeister has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Bubmeister counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bubmeister tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Bubmeister tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bubmeister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubmeister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Bubmeister stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bubmeister is defended easily by Baker.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bubmeister just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Baker has Bubmeister up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker is looking to clinch but Bubmeister is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubmeister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker shoots and misses
and Bubmeister counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Seth Baker has been cut.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Seth Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bubmeister looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bubmeister's waist but Bubmeister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Bubmeister throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Bubmeister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Bubmeister moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Bubmeister displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubmeister shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Bubmeister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bubmeister shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Bubmeister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Bubmeister back into the cage.
Bubmeister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bubmeister is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bubmeister down to the mat. Bubmeister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bubmeister gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bubmeister working hard to break the clinch.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bubmeister after a bit of a struggle.
Bubmeister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Bubmeister controls the action. #T2#
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Bubmeister's takedown attempt.
Bubmeister wants a takedown. #BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker leaves Bubmeister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Baker gets a clinch.
Baker is trying to drag Bubmeister to the mat but Bubmeister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubmeister drops back down to his feet. #T3##TD#
Baker jumps into guard, dragging Bubmeister to the mat.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bubmeister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker looking to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bubmeister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baker striking off his back but it's not causing Bubmeister any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bubmeister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Baker counters by clinching up.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubmeister drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Baker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubmeister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Seth Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Bubmeister. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubmeister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Baker rushes Bubmeister and presses him up against the cage.
Bubmeister can't break the clinch.
Bubmeister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Bubmeister gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubmeister prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1##BC2#
Bubmeister breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister tries to clinch up.#CL#
Baker clinches up with Bubmeister and pushes him back against the cage.
Bubmeister jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Bubmeister is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bubmeister gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks. #T2##BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Bubmeister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bubmeister.
Bubmeister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bubmeister after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister fails to land the takedown.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Bubmeister avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Bubmeister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bubmeister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bubba Bubmeister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubmeister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bubmeister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Bubmeister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bubmeister wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubmeister. #T4#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bubmeister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bubmeister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubmeister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
Bubmeister changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bubmeister jabs at Baker's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubmeister.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seth Baker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Baker!

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Areni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Areni's head.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Areni.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
O Malley is looking to land body kicks.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from O Malley. Those never looked like landing.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
A cross from O Malley lands.
O Malley throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
Areni slips under a jab from O Malley.#T1#
Areni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Malley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Malley misses the jab.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Areni decides to stand back up. Areni steps back and let's O Malley get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.#T2#
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley misses with a hook. Areni ducked under it nicely.
O Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Malley works the jab nicely.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Areni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Sean O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Malley lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
O Malley throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for O Malley!
O Malley bucks up and tries to throw Areni off but instead Areni has got his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Areni controlling the positon.
O Malley is trying to stand back up. #T4#
I would not like to be O Malley right now. #SU#
What's going on here? Areni has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Malley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
O Malley scores with a spinning back kick!
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
O Malley lands a head kick!
O Malley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Areni slips under a jab.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Areni is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni slips under a jab from O Malley.
O Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
O Malley throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley misses with a hook #TD#
so Areni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Areni stops O Malley from standing up. #SU#
Areni gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
O Malley throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
Areni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Areni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Malley scores with a head kick. Areni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley clobbers Areni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley sizes up Areni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Malley misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Areni gets to his feet. O Malley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A clash of legs there as Areni blocks the low kick.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by O Malley. Beautiful body shot.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a hook #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SU#
Areni decides to return to a standing position.
O Malley throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Areni tries to counter with a takedown but O Malley is quick to defend against it.
O Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
O Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Malley lands with a right hand.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
O Malley throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.#T4#
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Malley connects with a looping right hand.
O Malley tests Areni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Areni's head back.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Areni moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a hook #TD#
and Areni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in O Malley's guard.

O Malley has his feet on Areni's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Areni blocks a jab.
Areni slips under a jab.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Malley misses with a left hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Areni stands and steps away. O Malley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
O Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
O Malley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Areni.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
O Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a single leg into guard. O Malley didn't expect that. #T1##SU#
Areni gets to his feet - O Malley follows without any prompting.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley catches Areni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sean O Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley lands a slapping body shot.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A head kick misses from O Malley.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley misses the jab.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
Jab from O Malley.
A big right from O Malley misses.
A big right from O Malley misses.
A big right from O Malley misses.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Areni gets to his feet. O Malley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
O Malley misses with a hook.
O Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Areni. That did some damage!
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Areni checks a low kick from O Malley.
A low kick from O Malley is predictable there #TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Areni decides to stand up.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Areni tries to counter with a takedown but O Malley is quick to defend against it.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for O Malley!
O Malley pushes Areni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Areni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4##SU#
Areni stands up.
Hin Areni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Malley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areni in his tracks.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O Malley. Areni shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Malley. That's going to slow Areni down.
O Malley misses with a right hand #TD#
and Areni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Areni.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley has momentary wrist control but Areni slips an elbow through the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GC 518
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Baker tries for a takedown but Bubmeister sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baker shoots in but Bubmeister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bubmeister fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bubmeister stalling the fight.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bubmeister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubmeister drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bubmeister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baker tries to pull guard but Bubmeister holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Bubmeister fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bubmeister tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Bubmeister is looking to clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Baker rushes Bubmeister and presses him up against the cage.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bubmeister up against the cage.
Baker jumps guard but Bubmeister stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bubmeister is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Bubmeister is looking to take this one to the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bubmeister has eaten all the pies!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Baker fails with the takedown.
Bubmeister feints the counter takedown.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Bubmeister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bubmeister defends it nicely.
Bubmeister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Bubmeister persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Baker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baker is breathing heavily.#SU#
Baker stands up from half guard.
Bubmeister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4##TD#
Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker trying to pass the guard but Bubmeister defending well.
Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker controlling the action here.
Bubmeister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bubmeister blocks a head kick by Baker.
Bubmeister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bubmeister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Bubmeister ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily#CL#
and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker has Bubmeister pressed against the cage, preventing Bubmeister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bubmeister tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubmeister tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Baker tightens his grip and picks Bubmeister up, before dumping him to the ground. Bubmeister manages to land in guard.
Bubmeister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker 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. #SU#
Baker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubmeister.
Seth Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Bubmeister.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Baker has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bubmeister paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Bubmeister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.
Bubmeister with the counter takedown but Baker avoids it easily.
Bubmeister misses with a low kick as Baker jumps back.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bubmeister.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Bubmeister.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Bubmeister manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Bubmeister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker tries to clinch up but Bubmeister circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker shoots and misses
and Bubmeister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bubmeister tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bubmeister is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Bubmeister circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubmeister feints the counter takedown.
Bubmeister dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Bubmeister's head and hops out.
Bubmeister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bubmeister closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.#T4#
Bubmeister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bubmeister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bubmeister on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD#
Baker scores with a takedown into Bubmeister's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bubmeister can do to turn this around?
Baker advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bubmeister!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Baker rushes Bubmeister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bubmeister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bubmeister is defended easily by Baker.
Baker tries to counter with a takedown but Bubmeister is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Baker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bubmeister manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bubmeister is looking to stand back up but Baker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bubmeister.
Bubmeister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##REVB#
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Bubmeister looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Baker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bubmeister is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker throws some wild stikes that Bubmeister manages to avoid easily.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baker avoids the attempt from Bubmeister to control.
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bubba Bubmeister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seth Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baker 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Baker!

Event: GC 518
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Wickenhauser closes the distance and clinches.
Wickenhauser tries to break the clinch but Angle is controlling the position. #TD#
Angle pulls guard effortlessly.
Wickenhauser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Angle looking for a triangle here. Wickenhauser is fighting it but it looks tight! Angle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wickenhauser is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aaron Angle!

Event: GC 518
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Fry falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Pearce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pearce.
Fry is trying to push Pearce away but Pearce has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Pearce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fry moves out of range of the body kick from Pearce.
Fry throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Pearce counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fry preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pearce tries to strike from the bottom.
Pearce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pearce keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Pearce is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Pearce keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pearce looking for a guillotine here but Fry defends easily.
Pearce keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Fry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pearce wants to get back to his feet but Fry passes into half guard.
Fry is trying to control. Pearce wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pearce tries to roll over but Fry keeps him under control.
Pearce manages to get to full guard.
Fry tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearce is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearce is looking to sweep but instead, Fry has passed into half guard. #T3#
Fry lands with a punch from half guard.
Fry works his way into side control.
Pearce keeping his opponent close.
Fry is trying to move to mount but Pearce reverses beautifully and ends up in Fry's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Pearce landing some decent shots from guard.
Pearce scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pearce sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fry looking to control.
Pearce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU2#
Pearce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearce throws a body kick that misses.
Fry wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Pearce dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Fry tries to sprawl but Pearce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fry is trying to escape back to his feet but Pearce uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pearce is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pearce working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Pearce looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Pearce in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fry gets back to half guard.
Fry manages to get to full guard.
Aiden Pearce has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fry trying to keep a closed guard but Pearce is proving a slippery customer.
Pearce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #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.#SU2#
Fry is working an open guard so Pearce takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Pearce shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pearce is looking to advance position but Fry won't allow it.
Fry trying to control from the bottom.
Fry moves into full guard.
Fry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pearce controls the pace.#T3#
Pearce postures up. #SU2#
Pearce stands up from Fry's guard - Pearce perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pearce closes the distance and clinches up with Fry, looking for a takedown. Pearce pushes Fry against the cage but Fry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fry misses with a takedown attempt - Pearce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Pearce scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pearce is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Pearce decides to stand back up. #T4#
Fry dives in for a single leg takedown but Pearce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Pearce gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fry trying to hold on to Pearce's head to control him but Pearce postures up.
Pearce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pearce slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pearce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fry sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiden Pearce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fry is defended easily by Pearce.
Pearce shoots in for a takedown but Fry shows good takedown defense.
Pearce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fry swivels and escapes.
Fry with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Pearce counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fry tries to stall but Pearce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pearce lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fry gets back to full guard.
Pearce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Fry is looking for a triangle but Pearce pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Fry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Pearce decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Pearce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pearce. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pearce working away.
Pearce is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fry struggling a bit here.#T2#
Fry seems a little lost for a moment, as Pearce dominates the positioning.
Fry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearce creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Fry is looking to regain half guard here but Pearce keeps moving and retains side control.
Pearce taking a breather here. #SU2#
Pearce stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice takedown defense from Pearce. No joy for Fry on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grayson Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearce looks to land a combination but Fry avoids it well.
Pearce misses with a takedown attempt - Fry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fry wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Fry fails with a takedown attempt.
Fry backing away here, and Pearce unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearce throws a sloppy head kick and Fry moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Pearce looking to score a takedown here. Fry is defending well but Pearce drives through and ends up in Fry's guard.
Fry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pearce dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
Pearce working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Pearce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pearce has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Pearce!

Event: GC 517: Antero VS Roland
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Antero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Antero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rolando there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD#
Antero drops Rolando with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rolando looks back up at him and smiles so Antero waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Rolando is rocked!
Antero throws an overhand right that has Rolando reeling! Antero follows up with more punches and Rolando is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Levi Antero!
An out of breath and clearly excited Levi Antero thanked UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 517: Antero VS Roland
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Fry tries to clinch up but Lovington circles away and keeps his distance.
Lovington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lovington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fry has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Lovington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lovington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fry is trying to control the position but Lovington postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fry is looking for a triangle but Lovington pushes his legs off easily.
Fry wants to stand up but Lovington is controlling him. #T1#
Fry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fry has momentary wrist control but Lovington slips an elbow through the middle.
Lovington tries to free his leg and advance position but Fry is retaining full guard.
Lovington stopping the sweep attempt from Fry.
Lovington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lovington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fry looking for a sweep. Not yet Fry, not yet.
Fry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lovington is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lovington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lovington punching from the bottom.
Lovington keeping full guard, as Fry tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lovington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fry passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovington is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lovington is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fry trying to control the position but Lovington is working away.
Lovington looks to move to half guard but instead Fry has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Fry is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lovington can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lovington regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lovington can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovington tries to roll over but Fry keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grayson Fry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from Lovington misses. #CL2#
Lovington rushes Fry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lovington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fry regains guard immediately.
Lovington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lovington's guard. #REVR#
Lovington trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovington lands some strikes from the bottom.
Fry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lovington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lovington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fry trying to control but Lovington is working from the bottom.
Fry wants to pass the guard but Lovington is keeping the position.
Fry won't allow Lovington to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fry wanted to stand there but Lovington had control of the position.
Lovington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lovington closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fry to the mat! Fry manages to get full guard.
Fry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lovington preventing the sweep.
Fry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovington controls the pace.
Fry working a defensive guard here. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fry wants to get back to his feet but Lovington passes into half guard. #REVR#
Lovington controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Fry actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fry is trying to control but can't.
Lovington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovington winds up and cracks Fry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fry is trying to stand up here but Lovington is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Lovington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lovington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fry on his heels. He'll look to pass Fry's guard now, I'm sure.
Fry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lovington 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.
Lovington preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lovington's guard. #REVR#
Lovington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Fry wants to control from the top but Lovington keeps moving.
Fry tries to stand but Lovington is controlling from the bottom.
Lovington has Fry pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Lovington 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Lovington moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lovington turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fry is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lovington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lovington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Fry seems a little lost for a moment, as Lovington dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Lovington swings around for an armbar but Fry sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lovington's guard.
Fry wants to control from the top but Lovington keeps moving.
Fry passes Lovington's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Fry trying to control from half guard but Lovington is working away. #SUB#
Fry is looking for a kimura but Lovington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fry to get the leverage.
Lovington is looking for a sweep. Fry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovington controlling the position for now.
Lovington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fry.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grayson Fry.
I think Fry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Fry!

Event: GC 517: Antero VS Roland
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Bubmeister shows good takedown defense.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubmeister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
Bubmeister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bubmeister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Bubmeister ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baker has Bubmeister pressed against the cage, preventing Bubmeister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Baker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bubmeister. #CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Bubmeister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bubmeister is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns Bubmeister into the cage.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bubmeister walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Baker drives through and clinches with Bubmeister against the cage.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bubmeister to keep the fight standing.#T2##TD#
Bubmeister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bubmeister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bubmeister is striking but Baker is not phased and passes to half guard.
Baker controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bubmeister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker is taking a breather. Bubmeister says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SUB2#
Baker wants to work for an arm triangle but Bubmeister is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker controlling the action here.
Bubmeister really is a fat lump.#SU2#
Baker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Bubmeister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker wants to counter the offense by Bubmeister and move into the clinch position.
Baker throws a push kick but Bubmeister slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bubmeister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Bubmeister settles back down.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily#CL2#
and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Baker pulls guard successfully.
Baker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bubmeister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Baker 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#
Bubmeister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bubmeister to keep the fight standing.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bubmeister fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bubmeister regains guard immediately.
Baker forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is controlling the pace. #T1##SU2#
Baker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bubmeister.#TD2#
Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bubmeister looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bubmeister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SU2#
Baker decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Bubmeister gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
Bubmeister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Bubmeister closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Bubmeister pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bubmeister but Bubmeister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bubmeister seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bubba Bubmeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Baker.#T3#
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bubba Bubmeister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch.
Bubmeister gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Bubmeister is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Baker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bubmeister to the ground. Baker is now in Bubmeister's guard.
Baker is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Baker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bubmeister, up you get!
Bubmeister tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bubmeister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker with the counter takedown but Bubmeister avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Bubmeister, which made it look bad. #T4#
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Bubmeister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubmeister swivels and escapes.
Bubmeister fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker looks for a takedown but Bubmeister sprawls well.
Bubmeister throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bubmeister throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bubmeister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker wants to clinch up but Bubmeister keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bubmeister has a takedown stuffed.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubmeister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bubmeister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bubmeister walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bubba Bubmeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Baker.
Bubmeister darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Bubmeister into the cage.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Bubmeister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bubmeister tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Bubmeister tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker wants to counter with a clinch but Bubmeister pushes him away.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Seth Baker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bubmeister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bubmeister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Baker decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker looking to control.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Bubmeister from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bubmeister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seth Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker pulls Bubmeister in close to his closed guard and prevents Bubmeister from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bubmeister wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker tries to clinch but Bubmeister is having none of it.
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bubmeister circles away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good standup being displayed there by Bubmeister as he connects with a hook.
Seth Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bubmeister tries a head kick but it misses.
Bubmeister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bubmeister dives in for a single leg takedown but Baker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bubmeister has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bubba Bubmeister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seth Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker prevents a body shot from Bubmeister.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seth Baker.
I've got Baker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Baker!

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Fuguego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Fuguego manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Areni on his heels. He'll look to pass Areni's guard now, I'm sure.
Areni lands a decent punch to the body there.
Fuguego advances position into side control!
Areni misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Areni is looking for a sweep.
Fuguego blocks the strikes from Areni.
Fuguego is chipping away with strikes.
Fuguego wants to control but Areni is keeping him busy.
Areni throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T1#
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Areni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fuguego grinds an elbow into Areni's temple.
Fuguego scores with punches from side control.
Fuguego scoring with punches from side control.
Areni 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.
Areni throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Fuguego cracks Areni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Areni tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuguego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fuguego avoids the strikes from the bottom by Areni.#T2#
Fuguego cracks Areni with a big elbow.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Areni striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Fuguego cracks Areni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni is looking to regain half guard here but Fuguego keeps moving and retains side control.
Fuguego happy to just control the position for now.
Areni taking a bit of punishment here - Fuguego scoring with strikes.
Areni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fuguego is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Fuguego is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Areni throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Areni wants to improve his position but Fuguego is controlling well.
Fuguego drops an elbow to the side of Areni's head.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Areni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fuguego drops an elbow to the side of Areni's head.
Areni is looking for a sweep. Fuguego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Areni throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fuguego slips a nice elbow through Areni's hands, connecting with Areni's forehead.
Areni misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Areni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Areni tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Areni is working from the bottom.
Areni flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuguego is trying to control. Areni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Areni missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Areni missing with punches from the bottom.
Fuguego looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fuguego scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fuguego is trying to control the action in half guard but Areni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuguego working over Areni with some ground and pound. Areni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fuguego moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Areni.
Areni misses with a strike from the bottom.
Areni wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Areni tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Areni regains half guard.
Areni is looking to improve his position.
Fuguego is trying to control. Areni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuguego blocks the strikes from Areni.
Fuguego is nestled in close to Areni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Areni punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuguego scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Areni.
Areni walks into a stiff left hand from Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with a looping left.
Areni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Areni manages to avoid it.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Areni slips a jab and a cross from Fuguego.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Fuguego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.
Fuguego takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Fuguego misses with a leg kick.
Fuguego lands a slapping body shot.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego is looking to score with low kicks.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Fuguego misses with a hook.
Fuguego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Areni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuguego sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Areni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuguego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuguego throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fuguego wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fuguego isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Areni stacks Fuguego on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Areni!
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego is controlling his arm.
Fuguego wants to control but Areni postures up.#T3#
Fuguego tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Areni presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuguego is still trying to improve position.
Fuguego keeps trying to improve his position.
Areni is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T4#
Fuguego wants to control but Areni is having none of it.
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Fuguego regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fuguego throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Fuguego misses.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuguego throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
A big left from Fuguego misses.
Areni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fuguego throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a single leg into guard. Fuguego didn't expect that.
Fuguego looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuguego holds on and takes a little breather.
Fuguego working a defensive guard here.
Alphonse Fuguego has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Fuguego is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
Fuguego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fuguego wants to sweep here but Areni controlling him for the moment.
Fuguego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Areni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Fuguego finds it's way through Areni's defenses.
Areni defending well as Fuguego loads up on a big left hand.
Areni attempts a counter takedown but Fuguego avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Fuguego misses.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuguego. Areni does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Fuguego misses #TD#
and Areni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuguego is trying to maintain the position but Areni is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Fuguego has his hands clasped together around Areni's back. He's all about the action.
Fuguego trying to hold on to Areni's head to control him but Areni postures up.
Fuguego tries to get to full guard but Areni has control of the leg.
Areni wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fuguego looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuguego shoots in looking for a takedown but Areni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fuguego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Fuguego misses its intended target.
Areni drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuguego sprawls and moves away.
Fuguego tries to land a front kick but Areni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Areni feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuguego throws a leg kick #TD#
and Areni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fuguego won't be happy with that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego tries to improve position but can't.
Areni wants to stand but Fuguego has his arm trapped.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuguego is looking to regain half guard here but Areni keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hin Areni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuguego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
A relieved looking Alphonse Fuguego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 515: Oliva VS Abbot
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munoz.
Munoz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munoz looks to land a right hand but Bogdossian moved out of range.
Munoz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogdossian. #TD2#
Bogdossian gets the takedown into side control.
Bogdossian just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Munoz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bogdossian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Munoz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Munoz trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bogdossian looks to get to his feet but Munoz has hold of an arm. He's persisting with trying to stand up and Munoz certainly isn't letting go of the arm! Munoz seems to be the aggressor now - he's rolled into the armbar and extended it - Bogdossian is clearly in a lot of pain. He's tapping! He's tapping! What an ending! One minute you're in a dominant position, the next you've got a notch in the loss column - that's why we all love this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilberto Munoz!

Event: GC 515: Oliva VS Abbot
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Rolando closes the distance and clinches up with Fluggerstaff, looking for a takedown. Rolando pushes Fluggerstaff against the cage but Fluggerstaff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Rolando tries to keep at a distance but Fluggerstaff has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Fluggerstaff pulls guard effortlessly.
Rolando looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fluggerstaff tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fluggerstaff controlling Rolando's posture.
Fluggerstaff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fluggerstaff tries to get out of the position.
Rolando stands and throws Fluggerstaff's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Fluggerstaff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rolando cracks Fluggerstaff with a big right hand but Fluggerstaff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rolando has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fluggerstaff is looking to regain half guard here but Rolando keeps moving and retains side control.
Rolando trying to control the action but Fluggerstaff is working from the bottom.
Fluggerstaff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fluggerstaff seems a little lost for a moment, as Rolando dominates the positioning.#T2##SUB2#
Rolando has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fluggerstaff is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rolando yanks on the arm and Fluggerstaff is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rolando.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roland Rolando!

Event: GC 515: Oliva VS Abbot
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Yellen wants to slow Demas down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Yellen clinches with his opponent.
Demas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yellen managing to block the knees to the body from Demas.
Demas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yellen just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Demas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Demas rushes Yellen and presses him up against the cage.
Yellen wants to take the fight to the mat but Demas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yellen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coronado Demas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Yellen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Demas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yellen defends well and Demas ends up having to push Yellen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demas holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Yellen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yellen at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Yellen. No joy for Demas on that attempt. #CL#
Demas has Yellen up against the cage in a clinch.
Yellen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Demas goes for a takedown attempt but Yellen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Demas clinches.
Demas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yellen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yellen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Demas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yellen after a bit of a struggle.
Yellen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demas smiles and moves away.
Demas misses with a takedown attempt - Yellen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yellen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yellen goes for a double leg but Demas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Demas continues to drive forward.
Yellen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yellen shoots for a double leg takedown but Demas sprawls well. He's pushed Yellen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Demas shoots in for a takedown but Yellen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yellen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demas's waist but Demas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yellen off to one side.
Yellen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demas's waist but Demas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yellen off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Demas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Demas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yellen prevents the takedown attempt.
Demas is breathing heavily.
Yellen tries for a takedown but Demas manages to get underhooks.
Yellen trying to control the position but instead, Demas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yellen into the cage.
Yellen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Demas to keep the fight standing.
Yellen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Demas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demas is working for takedown but Yellen is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Yellen manages to pull guard.
Demas throws a strike but Yellen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Demas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yellen stays in close to Demas's body and controls the position.
Demas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yellen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demas is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Coronado Demas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yellen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Demas as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Demas has closed the distance and engaged Yellen in a clinch. #TD2#
Yellen jumps guard and drags Demas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Demas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yellen is keeping the position for now.
Yellen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Demas's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yellen controlling from the top position.
Yellen postures up in Demas's guard and throws a big left but Demas blocks it.
Demas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demas tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Yellen trying to control but Demas is working from the bottom.
Yellen looking to pass the guard.
Yellen controlling from the top position.
Yellen postures up in Demas's guard and throws a big left but Demas blocks it.
Demas trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yellen controlling from the top position.
Demas is looking to stand up but Yellen isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demas looks to land a body kick but Yellen moved away.
Yellen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Demas throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Demas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yellen wants a takedown.
Yellen is trying to push Demas away but Demas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Yellen tries to pull guard but Demas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Coronado Demas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Yellen.#BC#
Demas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Yellen as Demas shoots in.
Yellen shoots and misses
and Demas counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Demas moves into the clinch successfully.
Yellen wants a takedown.
Yellen tries to pull guard but Demas won't allow it.
Demas is trying to drag Yellen to the mat but Yellen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demas fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4##BC#
Demas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yellen is fending him off so far but Demas persists. Nope, Yellen circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yellen.
Demas fails with the takedown.
Yellen dives in for a single leg takedown but Demas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yellen tries to clinch but Demas is having none of it.
Yellen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Yellen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yellen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demas circles away quickly and effectively.
Yellen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Coronado Demas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Demas is defended easily by Yellen.
Demas tries for a takedown but Yellen circles away easily
and Yellen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Demas clinches up with Yellen and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Demas throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Yellen decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demas postures up. #ES2#
Yellen pushes Demas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Yellen misses with a looping left.
Yellen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Demas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coronado Demas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Yellen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demas, pushing him back against the cage.
Yellen stalling against the cage.
Demas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yellen after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Yellen pulls Demas into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yellen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Demas blocks a body shot from Yellen. #BC#
Demas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yellen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demas throws a hook but Yellen avoids it easily.#T2#
Demas wants to clinch.#CL#
Demas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yellen, pushing him back against the cage.
Yellen can't get the takedown. #BC#
Demas breaks the clinch.
Demas dives in and grabs Yellen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yellen pushes down on Demas's head and hops out.
Yellen shoots for a takedown but Demas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demas fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yellen. #T3#
No luck for Yellen with that takedown attempt.
Demas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coronado Demas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yellen closes the distance and clinches.
Yellen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yellen after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Demas breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Yellen clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Demas avoiding damage as Yellen throws knees to the body.
Yellen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yellen wants to take the fight to the mat but Demas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Demas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yellen smiles and moves away.
Demas shoots in and drives through. Yellen sprawls well.
Yellen closes the distance and clinches up with Demas, looking for a takedown. Yellen pushes Demas against the cage but Demas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Demas.
Yellen connects with a high kick.
Demas has a takedown stuffed.
Yellow Yellen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coronado Demas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Yellen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coronado Demas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023

#R1#
Malick scores with a body shot.
Howell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Malick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Malick.
Howell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Howell has his takedown stuffed
and Malick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morton Malick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amari Howell.#TD2#
Howell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Howell has hold of Malick's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Malick tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Howell cranks the arm and Malick screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Malick, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Amari Howell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023

#R1#
Dos Angos misses with a hook. Sloan ducked under it nicely.
And Sloan responds with a good body kick, but Dos Angos manages to step out the way in time.
Dos Angos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sloan circles away.#TD#
Dos Angos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sloan's guard.
Sloan being controlled here, momentarily.
Dos Angos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dos Angos content to stall in guard here.
Dos Angos pushes down on Sloan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Angos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Dos Angos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dos Angos is keen to just control but Sloan is a slippery customer.
Dos Angos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dos Angos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dos Angos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sloan defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sloan wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Angos is looking to take a break and control but Sloan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Angos is working away from the top position though.
Dos Angos prevents Sloan from improving his position.#SUB#
Dos Angos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sloan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Sloan is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dos Angos shoots in for a double leg but Sloan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Dos Angos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sloan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dos Angos is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Angos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sloan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Dos Angos trying to control but Sloan is working from the bottom.
Sloan has momentary wrist control but Dos Angos slips an elbow through the middle.
Dos Angos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sloan is keeping the position for now.
Sloan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Angos controls the pace.
Dos Angos postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Angos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Dos Angos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sloan lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid body kick from Sloan. #TD#
Dos Angos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dos Angos stands and throws Sloan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dos Angos working the ground and pound from side control.
Dos Angos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sloan can do to turn this around?
Dos Angos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Angos controls the position.
Dos Angos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dos Angos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sloan for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Sloan is not content to let Dos Angos control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloan is letting Dos Angos control him for a moment.
Sloan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloan is not content to let Dos Angos control the position.
Dos Angos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sloan! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dos Angos thowing shots but they're missing.
Sloan wants to hold on but Dos Angos pushes him away.
Dos Angos looking to finish with strikes here!
Dos Angos 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.
Sloan is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Dos Angos controlling his opponent.
Gilberto Dos Angos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Angos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sloan is looking to escape.
Dos Angos controlling from the full mount.
Dos Angos thowing shots but they're missing.
Dos Angos controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dos Angos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dos Angos content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Dos Angos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dos Angos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dos Angos duly obliges.
Sloan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Angos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gilberto Dos Angos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sloan darts in and clinches Dos Angos up against the cage.#BC2#
Sloan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Angos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Angos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloan throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Sloan.
Dos Angos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sloan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Dos Angos shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sloan.
Sloan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloan slips under a jab.#CL#
Dos Angos moves into the clinch.
Sloan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Angos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sloan.
Sloan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dos Angos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dos Angos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sloan prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Sloan breaks the clinch. #T2#
Sloan misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sloan.
Sloan dodges the punch combination from Dos Angos.
Slyde Sloan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Angos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Dos Angos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dos Angos. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sloan. #TD#
Sloan gets caught napping as Dos Angos dives in and scores a takedown. Sloan manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dos Angos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Angos postures up and lands a big shot to Sloan's brow.
Sloan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Sloan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Angos controls the pace.
Sloan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Angos.
Dos Angos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sloan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sloan wants to sweep here but Dos Angos controlling him for the moment.
Dos Angos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dos Angos is looking to clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Dos Angos dives in and scores a takedown into Sloan's guard.
Dos Angos throws a big right hand that misses.
Sloan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Angos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Angos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Angos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sloan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Angos 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.
Dos Angos trying to control but Sloan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slyde Sloan.
I think Dos Angos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Dos Angos!

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